During Founder’s Week, in January, there is a tradition of recognizing one male and one female student who possesses in remarkable ways the spirit of Saint Angela Merici. Angela Merici was a leader in great and small ways and touched the lives of many. She is responsible for founding the Ursuline Sisters whom she named…
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Brescia University Names Todd Palmer Vice President of Student Experience
Brescia University has named Dr. Todd Palmer, as its Vice President of Student Experience, a cabinet-level position focused on enhancing student success and engagement across the university. In this role, Palmer will provide strategic leadership for student engagement, development, and retention. He will champion a holistic student experience from enrollment through graduation in an environment that promotes academic excellence, service to others, leadership, and personal growth. “Dr. Palmer has demonstrated a deep commitment…
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Brescia University #13 Amongst Nation’s Top Institutions for Social Mobility
Brescia University has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading institutions for advancing social mobility, earning the No. 13 ranking among Regional Universities South for Social Mobility in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings. The annual rankings evaluated more than 1,700 colleges and universities nationwide, measuring institutions across as many…
Virtual Information Session Scheduled for Brescia’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Brescia University will host a virtual information session for its Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program on June 24, 2026, at 12 PM CDT. Join Dr. Jody Giles, Program Director, to learn more about the program, including: Program length and timeline Career Outlook Costs (tuition, employer remission, and FAFSA options) Prerequsities…
Brescia’s Speech-Language Pathology Program Earns Forbes Recognition
Recently, Forbes named Brescia University’s Speech-Language Pathology graduate program “Best for Most Online Students” as part of its list of top online master’s programs in speech pathology. The publication evaluated 34 accredited, nonprofit colleges and ranked the top 10 programs based on 15 data points, including credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience, and application process.…
Brescia University Granted Accreditation-Provisional Status for New Physician Assistant Program
Brescia University has announced another achievement in the launch of its upcoming Physician Assistant (PA) program. The University was recently notified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) that it received provisional accreditation. The program will welcome its inaugural cohort of 30 students in August. The ARC-PA has granted…
Brescia University Spring 2026 Academic Dean’s List
The following students from Brescia University were named to the 2026 Spring Dean’s List for completing at least 12 credit hours with a 3.5-4.0 GPA. Kentucky Bardwell Caysen Mitchell, Middle School without English; Koltyn Perez, Psychology Emphasis in Sports; Beaver Dam Haley Alsman, Social Work; Jacob Blackburn, Business; William McConnell, Biology, Sports…
Brescia University Class of 2026
Brescia University awarded degrees to 182 graduates on May 8 and 9, 2026. The graduates represented 25 states and 14 countries. Of the total, 112 students received undergraduate degrees, while 70 earned graduate degrees. Links to photos and livestream recordings are provided below. The following students received degrees and scholarly honors as indicated: Associate…
Brescia Announces Transfer Partnership with Oakland City University
OWENSBORO, Ky. (May 20, 2026) — Brescia University has announced a new partnership agreement with Oakland City University (OCU) to support undergraduate students affected by OCU’s suspension of undergraduate programs for the 2026–27 academic year. Through this agreement, Brescia University will welcome all OCU transfer students, accept all successfully completed academic credits, and provide dedicated…
Brescia University and Southern Star Establish New Scholarships
Brescia University and Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline are proud to announce the establishment of new scholarships, reflecting a shared commitment to education and to the future workforce of our region. Beginning in Fall 2026, the Southern Star Scholarship will award three $10,000 scholarships to Brescia University juniors or seniors majoring in Computer Science, Business, Finance, or Accounting. “Brescia University…