Brescia University will recognize alumni with the University’s highest honors at its Laurel Awards ceremony on Saturday, April 18. The awards were presented by the Brescia University Alumni Association, Athletics Department, and the President’s Office during a full evening celebrating excellence, leadership, and service. Honorees were recognized for their lifetime achievements, service to others, and…
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Brescia University Appoints Keith Cottoner as Vice President of Athletic Affairs
Brescia University has appointed Keith Cottoner as its first vice president of athletic affairs, marking a significant step in the university’s long-term strategic vision for athletic growth. In this newly established cabinet-level role, Cottoner will oversee all aspects of Brescia’s athletic operations, including athletic personnel, program development, budgeting, facilities and operational planning, and student-athlete support.…
Brescia University Fall 2025 Academic Dean’s List
The following students from Brescia University were named to the 2025 Fall Academic Dean’s List for completing at least 12 credit hours with a 3.5-4.0 GPA. Kentucky Alvaton Tatum Butler; Bardwell Caysen Mitchell, Middle School Education; Beaver Dam Haley Alsman, Social Work; Jacob Blackburn, Business; William McConnell, Business: Finance & Economics, Sports Management Minor; Makayla McKim,…
Brescia University Announces $1.8 Million Gift to Create New Student Housing
Brescia University has acquired seven brownstone homes, just a short walk from campus, to better meet the needs and ease the transition of graduate students. Thanks to a transformative $1.8 million gift from Steve and Sandy Hayden of Owensboro the project will be available in the fall of 2026 for graduate students as well as incoming juniors and seniors committed to continuing their education at Brescia after graduation. With…
Information Session Scheduled for Brescia University’s Developing PA Program
The developing Physician Assistant program at Brescia University will host an information session on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 p.m. for those interested in learning more about the program. The session will be available in person, located at 811 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY, in Duffy Auditorium, or virtually through Zoom. …
Brescia University Receives Donation Through Cobb Estate
This week, Brescia University celebrated a generous donation made by the late Charles Cobb, alongside many other charities within the Owensboro Community. The estate gift to Brescia University will help advance the university’s endowment and the baseball program by establishing two new scholarships. President Silvert spoke on the donation stating, “to be able to think about the importance of higher ed, particularly to our needy students, that…
Public Meeting Announcement
Date: Thurs. Nov. 20th, 2025Time: 4:45 PM to 5:30 PM CSTLocation: In-person at Duffy Auditorium, Field Center or Online via ZoomRSVP for Zoom link by emailing [email protected] Brescia University’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program is scheduled for an accreditation site visit by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).…
2025-2026 Spirit of Angela Nomination
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…
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Brescia University #30 Amongst Best Regional Colleges South
Brescia University has been ranked No. 30 among the 2026 Best Regional Colleges South and No. 47 in the 2026 Top Performers on Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report. The 2026 edition of the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings evaluates more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities, using up to 17 factors to measure…
Georgia Military College and Brescia University Announce Articulation Agreement
Georgia Military College (GMC) and Brescia University are proud to announce the signing of an articulation agreement establishing an educational partnership designed to expand graduate school opportunities for GMC alumni. Through this agreement, graduates of Georgia Military College will receive preferred acceptance into three of Brescia University’s leading graduate programs: the Master of Business Administration…