FranU School of Arts & Sciences

05/05/2026

We are grateful to have the BEST instructors!!!!

We appreciate every single one of them!!

05/01/2026

Becoming a Heart Hero!

Our future healthcare servant leaders are already making a difference! Biology Human Medicine students from the BIOL 3391 Pathophysiology course at FranU delivered an engaging and interactive heart health education lesson for elementary school youth in the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Louisiana at McKinley Elementary School.

Through fun, hands-on activities, students learned how to protect their hearts by: Choosing water over sugary drinks, eating a balanced, healthy diet, staying active through exercise and play.

Why does this matter? In Louisiana, cardiovascular disease remains a critical public health concern, ranking 46th out of 50 states in the 2025 American Health Rankings report. Early education and prevention are essential to reducing heart disease in Louisiana.

04/30/2026

Come check us out!! August 7 & 8!! Open to high school and college students!

Looking for a summer experience that challenges and inspires you? 💙📚

FranU’s Great Books Summer Institute invites students to engage with timeless texts, meaningful conversation and big questions about truth, faith and the human experience. In a welcoming, discussion-based environment, you will grow in critical thinking, deepen your perspective and connect with others who share a love of learning.

Register today at franu.edu/gbv1 and be part of a summer rooted in purpose and discovery.

04/30/2026

This is AMAZING! This truly sets up our Biology: Human Medicine students up for success!

What a testament to the preparation for Medical School that FranU Biology students receive!!

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) continues to strengthen its commitment to identifying and preparing students who are aligned with its mission to serve rural and medically underserved populations. A recent articulation agreement with Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU), a small Catholic, not-for-profit institution with a healthcare emphasis located in Baton Rouge, enhances this effort by offering eligible FranU students a guaranteed interview for admission to VCOM-Louisiana.

The new agreement provides qualified FranU students who have demonstrated high achievement with a direct pathway to pursue a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree while continuing their undergraduate education.

Read more at https://ow.ly/h9fR50YS0mO

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

We are so proud of all of our graduate and undergraduate students that presented today during the Research & Scholarship Showcase for the School of Arts & Sciences!

Congratulations to all!

04/28/2026

Learning can be powerful when it is engaging, relevant, and fun!

This week, FranU Biology Human Medicine students in BIOL 3391 Pathophysiology partnered with students in the Boys & Girls Club at McKinley Elementary School for an interactive Service-Learning project focused on Diabetes Mellitus. Through creative, age-appropriate activities, our 3rd–5th grade students learned about healthy habits, blood sugar, nutrition, and ways to prevent chronic disease, all while having fun!

Why does this matter? In Louisiana, 15.4% of adults (2024 American Health Rankings Report), have been diagnosed with diabetes, with thousands more undiagnosed. Early health education among at-risk youth is a powerful primary prevention strategy that can help reduce the burden of Diabetes Mellitus in our communities.

04/24/2026

Join us in prayer, today at Noon.

Lamentations 3:22: "The Lord’s acts of mercy are not exhausted, his compassion is not spent"

The FranU community mourns today's violence in Baton Rouge. We pray for the victims and their families in their moments of fear and loss. As a University community rooted in the Franciscan tradition we are reminded of St. Francis of Assisi's constant call for a conversion to peace, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We will also pray for our many alumni, friends, and colleagues who work at Our Lady of the Lake, our sister hospital, and who express their vocation by helping those who are hurt; they are called and gifted for this work, but many will struggle in these most difficult moments.

On Friday at noon, we will host a special rosary at the La Verna Chapel in St. Francis Hall on campus — all are welcome to pray for the victims of today's violence, for our community and for our healthcare colleagues.

St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us.

04/23/2026

What an honor!!! Check out our Master of Health Administration!!

Online Masters has recognized FranU’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program as one of the nation’s best accredited online master’s in health services programs for 2026.

According to Online Masters, selected programs prepare graduates for leadership and administrative roles across the healthcare system, with a focus on operations, policy, quality improvement, financial management and patient-centered care.

Read more at https://ow.ly/SWGZ50YOEEp

04/10/2026

Join in and hear Dr. Carmen Nichols talk about our Forensics Certificate that pairs well with our Bachelor in Biology!

Interested in the science behind solving crimes? 🔬

FranU’s Forensics Certificate provides a strong foundation in forensic science, preparing students to apply scientific principles to real-world investigations. Through hands-on learning and expert instruction, students gain the skills needed to pursue careers in this growing field.

Join us for a virtual information session on April 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. to learn more about the program and what it has to offer.

Register and take the next step at franu.edu/forensics26. 💙