Franciscan Alumni
Men’s rugby show up alumni who showed up for friendly
VERONICA NOVOTNY ASSISTANT EDITOR Despite setbacks brought by the cold, the Barons rugby team took to the turf against former Franciscan rugby players, winning 14-7 in the alumni match Saturday. The day dawned sunny but frosty, and both teams met at the Barons’ rugby practice field at 11 a.m. as scheduled. At 11:20, the call was made to move the match […]
Catholic artist inspires audience with message of hope and trust
NOEMY BANUELOS STAFF WRITER On Thursday, Oct. 18, singer-songwriter Luke Spehar brought a night of hopeful music to Franciscan University of Steubenville students in the midst of the stresses of midterms. Greeted with a hot cup of coffee compliments of the International Coffee Club, students entered the Gentile Gallery, where Spehar was set to perform […]
Sigma Tau Delta hosts alumni panel on life after graduation
TERESA GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER Alumni of Franciscan’s English program encouraged students to get work experience while in school and to look for God in their job searches after college on Tuesday, March 28, in a panel titled “Life After Graduation.” Students of all majors were invited to attend; however, the focus was primarily geared toward […]
Alumni success rooted in faith
MOLLY TRAINOR STAFF WRITER Franciscan University recently introduced its first Alumni Success Book, which includes statistics on Franciscan bachelor’s degree recipients post-graduation to show the success of the university’s graduates. Tim Delaney, director of Alumni Relations, explained that the book is a joint project of the Office of Admissions and the Development Office meant to […]
Vocations Awareness Fair draws crowd
GRADY STUCKMAN STAFF WRITER The Finnegan Fieldhouse was overflowing with men and women in religious habits on Friday, Oct. 14 for the annual Vocations Awareness Fair. On that day, representatives from several dioceses and many orders personally came to Franciscan University to network with and recruit Franciscan students. Many of the representatives were Franciscan alumni.