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James Massie ’70 – Remembered

Brescia University lost a great friend, benefactor, and HUGE Bearcat Fan in November with the passing of James “Jim” Massie. Jim was a 1970 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in history. His love for the University compelled him to purchase t-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts and have Brescia University imprinted on them for the Sisters and…

New Social Work Scholarship

Brescia University announces a new scholarship available to social work majors. Brescia alumna, Gerri Coughlin Slack ’72, and her family have made a donation to create the James and Virginia Coughlin Endowed Scholarship in Social Work.  This scholarship will pay the tuition of two on-campus freshmen majoring in social work.

Brescia University Accreditation Reaffirmed

On Monday, December 5, Brescia University received news that its accreditation was reaffirmed for another 10 years by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the regional accreditor for the southeast of the United States. Brescia was also informed that its warning status was removed as a result of having been found fully compliant…

Study Abroad Opportunities

Students at Brescia University can be a foreign exchange student at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies in Owensboro’s sister city, Nissin, Japan.  Brescia signed an agreement with Nagoya last year. Students from both universities can pay regular tuition to their home university, and may attend the other without any additional cost. Students are expected to…

Scholastic Book Fair

Brescia University’s Kentucky Education Association (KEA) student chapter is bringing a scholastic book fair to campus. The book fair takes place November 27 – December 2 in the lobby of the Campus Center (717 Frederica Street) from 10 – 6 pm daily. New this year is the option to shop online. The online component of…

Alumni Association Holiday Ham Sale

Brescia University’s Alumni Association is now accepting orders for boneless, smoked hams. These 7 to 9 pound hams are $35 for a whole ham and $20 for a half ham. For an additional $5, you can have your ham sliced. Hams must be ordered by December 12th. The hams will be smoked the morning of…

2+2 Agreement with OCTC

Presidents, faculty and administration from Brescia University and Owensboro Community and Technical College signed an agreement this morning for a seamless 2+2 for the Business Program. “This is a vital piece of the puzzle for our students,” commented Dr. Klauber, “to be able to earn a business degree and stay in our region opens the…

New iPhone App and Mobile Site

Brescia University students, faculty, staff, parents and the general public now have a new resource available to them on their Apple devices and smart phones. Brescia is proud to announce the launch of the Brescia University App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and a mobile Web site so that smart phone users can keep…

Internationally Published Author on Campus

The public is invited to attend Coffeehouse with Joey Goebel and student writers on Tuesday, November 1, at 7 pm in the Campus Center Study Pavilion. There will be an open mic session after Goebel reads some of his work. Goebel is a three-time, internationally published author. His novels have been translated into 13 languages.…