During Founder’s Week 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 after Saint…
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Brescia Named to Washington Monthly College Guide Rankings
Brescia University has been named to multiple rankings by Washington Monthly in their 2017 College Guide, an annual publication. Brescia University was recognized on the “Best Bang for the Buck Southern Colleges” list, and, alongside Berea College, was the only college from Kentucky recognized in the top 25 of the list. Brescia University was also…
Family Social Work in Today’s American Household
Divorced parents. Grandparents raising grandchildren. Two-income families and same-sex couples. These are just a few scenarios that define today’s changing domestic landscape. According to the article “Family Diversity is the New Normal for America’s Children,” the number of children living in “traditional” households has decreased dramatically since the 1960s. As familial structures become increasingly diverse,…
Brescia to Honor Outstanding Alumni During Homecoming
Brescia University will honor four Distinguished Alumni, as well as, four new Athletic Hall of Fame members during the 2017 Alumni Homecoming. “Live Like a Bearcat,” October 26th – 29th at their respective banquets. The Distinguished Alumni Banquet will take place on Friday at 6:00 pm at The Moore Center, with the Hall of Fame…
Brescia Welcomes Author William Kamkwamba
Brescia University is proud to welcome author William Kamkwamba to campus to speak on Thursday, October 19th at 7 pm. The event, to be held in Taylor Lecture Hall, is free and open to the public. Kamkwamba is the co-author of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope, how he…
PTO Policy Considerations for Small Business Owners
Ninety percent of employers offer some version of paid time off (PTO) to full-time employees, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. Although offering PTO plans to employees is not required by law, these benefits can drastically improve the quality of company life. Because small businesses have no shortage of options when it comes to structuring…
Brescia Selected as 2016-2017 Champions of Character Five-Star Institution
Brescia University has once again been selected by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character Committee and the National Office as a 2016-2017 Champions of Character Five-Star Institution. Brescia University has received these honor, which highlights the pursuit of character-driven athletics, a total of six times with the most recent being 2016.…
Brescia to Celebrate Grand Opening of the Moore Center
Brescia University will celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Moore Center on September 8, 2017. The day will kick off with a Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and a dedication by Bishop William Medley at 11:30 am. Guests will then be invited to partake in lunch in O’Bryan’s Dining Hall. Tours…
Addiction Treatment: The 5 Stages of Change
Approximately 21.5 million American teens and adults have a substance use disorder, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Professionals such as counselors and social workers can help these individuals by understanding the nature of the recovery process and how they can professionally contribute to recovery. Divided into five stages of change,…
Homecoming Date for 2017 Announced, Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed
Brescia University will welcome back alumni and friends to campus for the 2017 Alumni Homecoming, “Live Like a Bearcat,” October 26th – 29th. The event will feature a host of activities for students, alumni, faculty and staff, as they celebrate the rich tradition and return of treasured alumni. As a part of that celebration, Brescia…
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