Franciscan University Alumni

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

🌞 Summer on campus > anywhere else

06/12/2026

One last chance to honor a Franciscan alum who inspires you!

Nominations for the 2026 Franciscan University Alumni Awards close today, June 12.

Help us recognize alumni who are making a lasting impact in their communities, professions, and the Church.

Nominate here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1WRR9ujrBkK6YUomhn6yokszzLzRj65Jkx8tD6i-7TFUMVBQR1A4OTNMMzlDQU9MWTg0WUhaRDU0TC4u&route=shorturl

06/11/2026

The camera roll was too good not to share. 📸✨

06/11/2026

Pirates win ✅ Tailgate ✅ 155 Franciscan alumni, parents, and friends together ✅ That's a night we'll remember. ⚾️💛🏴‍☠️

06/08/2026

Summertime vibes 🌞

06/03/2026

What shaped Father Dave into the priest, evangelist, and university president he is today?

In a candid and wide-ranging conversation with Keith Nester, Father Dave shares his personal faith journey, the profound influence of St. Francis of Assisi on his life, and his vision for forming joyful disciples at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

They also discuss the lasting impact of the Steubenville Conferences, what authentic Catholic formation looks like in today's culture, and why young people are still hungry for truth, purpose, and an encounter with Jesus Christ.

Whether you're a parent, student, conference attendee, or simply someone seeking to grow in faith, this conversation offers an inspiring look at how God continues to transform lives through faithful Catholic formation.

🎥 Watch the full interview below and let us know what resonated most with you.

youtube.com/watch?v=KRatsUrNUYM

06/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming Scott King ‘96 as the new Director of Alumni Relations at Franciscan University!

As a proud alumnus, Scott is passionate about helping alumni stay connected to Franciscan and one another. We look forward to the leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication he will bring to our alumni community.

Welcome, Scott!

06/01/2026

🎙️Legend 78: Peter Burds ’08

Peter Burds ’08, a new member of the Alumni Board, joins us on Legends from the Hill to remind us of the beauty of the community we experienced during our time on campus.

He encourages us to continue to build that community for ourselves by remaining connected to one another as brothers and sisters in Christ, and by offering mentorship and support to those who cross our paths.

You can connect with Pete through NET’s website.

Listen here: https://faithandreason.com/podcasts/legend-78-peter-burds-08/

05/30/2026

On Monday, Dr. Fernanda Psihas, assistant professor of physics and computer science at Franciscan University of Steubenville, joined renowned Vatican analyst Dr. Robert Moynihan and Vatican correspondent Delia Gallagher for an in-depth discussion of Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on AI, human dignity, and the future of civilization.

Dr. Psihas reflected on the Holy Father’s call “neither to reject nor to embrace the culture and the current moment, but to transform it,” describing the encyclical as a challenge not simply to decide whether to build with technology, but “what to build and how to build it.”

Throughout the conversation, she emphasized the urgent need for Catholics, educators, developers, and universities to engage AI with wisdom, discernment, and a deep understanding of the human person grounded in Catholic teaching.

“At Franciscan University,” Dr. Psihas said, “we’ve spent a long time discussing how to approach AI and the education that we’re providing,” highlighting the importance of forming students not only technically, but philosophically and spiritually as well.

As Pope Leo’s encyclical sparks global conversations about ethics, technology, and the destiny of the human person, Franciscan University remains committed to forming leaders capable of bringing faith and reason into one of the defining debates of our age.

https://ow.ly/jKmI50Z4V2I