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Here Comes Another Popham By: Audrey Popham '11 Cox

As part of the 2023-2024 edition of Bresica NOW!, alum Audrey Popham ’11 Cox wrote a piece on being part of the ‘Popham Legacy’ and what it means to have a deep, family connection to Brescia. To read more stories from our 2023-2024 edition of Brescia Now!, click here. When Jake Davis (‘12), Director of…

Brescia University Board Selects Next Leader Hostetter to Complete Contract in 2025; Silvert Chosen as Next University President

The Brescia University Executive Committee recommended, and its Board of Trustees voted, to approve the selection of Madison Silvert, J.D., as its 6th President, in accordance with Brescia University bylaws and governance. This comes after current Brescia President Fr. Larry Hostetter shared with the Board at its October meeting his wishes to complete rather than…

Brescia Family by: Dillon Schueler

As part of the 2023-2024 edition of Bresica NOW!, Admissions Counselor Dillon Schueler wrote a piece on being an admissions counselor as someone who didn’t get their undergraduate degree from Brescia. Below is his perspective on being a part of the Brescia family. To read the entire Brescia NOW!, click here.  Brescia is a strangely…

Brescia University Announces Accreditation Plans for Physician Assistant Program

Brescia University announced at the September Greater Owensboro Chamber Rooster Booster their potential Physician Assistant Program. This developing program is a partnership between the University, HealthForce Kentucky, and Owensboro Health. Brescia University Physician Assistant Program has applied for Accreditation – Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Brescia University…

Phi Alpha, Chi Psi Chapter, Inducts 7 Social Work Students By: Dr. Laura Gibson

Phi Alpha is delighted to announce the induction of 7 new members on February 1, 2024! Phi Alpha, the honor society for social workers, was first established in 1962. Brescia University’s Chi Psi Chapter has been active since 2016. The purpose of the Chapter is to provide a closer bond among students of social work…

Brescia Men’s Basketball Help Celebrate ‘Night to Shine’

On Friday, February 9th the Brescia University men’s basketball team participated in the ‘Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine’ event hosted by Life Community Church at the Owensboro Convention Center. This event, organized by the Tim Tebow Foundation and hosted by Life Community Church, aims to spread love and celebrate the worth of individuals with special…

Brescia University Announces Master of Science in Information Systems Degree

Brescia University is pleased to announce the plan to offer a Master of Science in Information Systems degree. This new program will start Fall 2024 completely online, pending approval the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). “Graduates will be able to adapt to the rapidly…

Brescia University 2023 Fall Academic Dean’s List

The following undergraduate students from Brescia University were named to the 2023 Fall Dean’s List for completing at least 12 credit hours with a 3.5-4.0 GPA.   Kentucky   Beaver Dam Jayna Patterson, Social Work; Samantha Probus, Elementary Education; Emmalise Wiles, Communication Sciences and Disorders;   Berea Richelle Phillips, Integrated Studies;   Bowling Green Tara…

Brescia University to Examine Development of a Master’s Level Physician Assistant Program

Brescia University began conducting a feasibility study more than a year ago to examine the statewide shortage of healthcare workers and work towards developing a Physician Assistant Program. Currently, there are no Physician Assistant Programs in Western Kentucky, and only three in the state. The need for physician assistants is projected to grow by 28…

Brescia University Students Inducted into Alpha Chi & Sophomore Honor Society

On October 29th, ten Brescia University students were inducted into the Alpha Chi National Honor Society and the Brescia University Sophomore Honor Society. Students inducted are from the top 10% of Juniors, Seniors, and Sophomores at Brescia. Congratulations to the inducted students!  Inductees Max Endres Maria “Duda” FeresAshby GreenwellAngelena Henderson Parker Johnston Isabella McChessneyAlexis Miles  Sophomore Honor Society Margaret…