Step In Faith Fund

To help our students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic we are taking a step in faith. Join us!

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Support Franciscan Fire!

100 percent of the money donated through Franciscan Fire goes toward student financial aid, making a Franciscan University education a reality for students who otherwise couldn’t afford it.

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New Turf Field!

With every pass, every sprint, and every shot, our student-athletes give their all for Christ. Now, help us level the playing field with the competition—literally.

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Teaching Truth. Forming Disciples.
BRINGING CHRIST
to the World.
From Our President

Jesus was a teacher. He took ordinary men and women, and he taught them. He then sent those men and women into the world to be his disciples.

The mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville is to carry on that work. Our purpose always has been and always will be teaching and forming disciples to serve Jesus Christ in the Church and in the culture.

Franciscan University’s work is about Jesus’ work. It’s about his mission and us participating in that. We exist to equip the men and women who, like St. Francis before us, will rebuild and renew the Church.

Stand with us. And, through your support of Franciscan University, answer Christ’s call to rebuild his Church.

—Father Dave Pivonka, TOR

Why Give?
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Why I Give

Kristofer Kauffeld ’96 MBA ’99
Controller, Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Kris Kauffeld recalls when he was a student, and friends had to leave Franciscan due to finances. He supports Franciscan, through the President’s Circle, so students don’t have to make that decision.

Why Give?
From Our Students
Sarah Lawlor ’20
Theology Major

“When I came and visited, it was so evident that people were alive with the faith on a deeper level. From that point on I only wanted to study theology because I wanted to understand the heart of what we believe and what is truth—so I can truly live it at its core and then give it to the world.”
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James Manzer ’19
Engineering

Aside from the community, research-intensive science program, and dynamic 
campus faith life, Franciscan offered James a chance to explore the idea of personal vocation—a unique calling from God to live out personally and professionally.
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Jerome Harkins ’21
Math, Computer Science Double Major

Jerome knew that if he wanted to pursue an academically rigorous education in math and computer science, and eventually become an engineer, he would need to do so in a place that would “push me to be a better Catholic each and every single day.”

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Alex Lamparella ’21
History/Theology Major

“It’s been amazing to encounter Christ in this way.”

Howard Jung ’18
MA Theology

“I’m leaving a better person and better man—more integrated in my faith and how to live my faith. And, hopefully, willing to stand for my faith in a way that’s more efficacious than I have in the past . . .”

Gary Pierre ’22
International Business Major

Among the benefits he has received from Franciscan is a reawakening of the Catholic faith into which he was baptized. He participated in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program and was confirmed at Easter. He also is in formation for the Disciples of the Word Household.
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Daniela Gonzalez ’21
Nursing Major

Being a student on campus has really given me a doorway to an education that has been preparing me both spiritually and academically.”
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Rachel del Guidice ’16
Reporter, The Daily Signal

“There was such a sense of joy and community at Franciscan that I never witnessed anywhere else.”
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Nathan Ware ’22
Humanities and Catholic Culture Major

“Not having to pay tuition as an undergraduate makes continuing with a master’s and a PhD much more feasible for me, which is a great blessing.”
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Elisha Valladares-Cormier ’20
Communication Arts Major

“I would not have these opportunities if it were not for the generous financial aid I have received. I would not be here without that gift.”
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Dan Johnson ’07
Creative Director, 4PM Media

“There’s something about this place that is just special and holy. When you’re supporting Franciscan, you’re supporting that.”
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