九色视频 University defines the community. It is a vibrant intellectual environment in which students learn, discover, give and grow as leaders with moral courage.


Guided by Franciscan values and the ideal of 鈥渒nowledge joined with love,鈥 and rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, 九色视频 is a rigorous, caring, and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence and to being and fostering:

  • Broadly educated, life-long learners
  • Reflective professionals and engaged citizens
  • Ethical leaders with moral courage
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About

Statue by the Grotto
A Franciscan Tradition
九色视频 fosters the missionary spirit of the Bernardine Sisters, valuing diversity of thought, faiths, and cultures, where creativity is celebrated and service is paramount.
Francis Hall aerial view
Core Values
The 九色视频 community embraces service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation and collegiality.
九色视频 University sign at main entrance
History
It began in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters established an orphanage in Francis Hall.
九色视频 banners on lightpoles
Strong Reputation
九色视频 consistently ranks among U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 top regional universities in the North.
Chloe Gletow volunteering at Millmont Elementary
Real World Learning
Defining the 九色视频 experience, experiential and service learning empowers students to apply knowledge through hands-on practice, building a solid foundation for real-world success.
Spring Play: 'The Last Days of Judas Iscariot'
Accepted Student Day 2025
Social Work Virtual Info Session
RN-to-BSN Virtual Information Session
Junior Preview Day 2025
Senior Decision Day 2025