Brescia University is located in Owensboro, Kentucky, the third largest city in Kentucky. Brescia is the only Catholic university in the area that makes up of the Tri-State region of Illinois, Kentucky, and Indiana. Brescia sets itself apart from the many universities in this area by providing a rich education combined with personal and spiritual…
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Pursuit of Online Associate Degrees
Online associate degree programs are encouraging students in the pursuit of associate degrees. With traditional on-campus associate degree programs, many students find themselves limited by rigid class schedules and conflicting obligations at work and at home, by their locations or by high program costs.
Brescia University prepares associate graduates for success
There are many people who wish to further their education, not only to better themselves as individuals but to advance their ability to get a great career started for the future. Many of these people simply do not know how to go about doing this as some get easily confused being that there are many…
New Education Master’s Degree
Brescia University is happy to announce a new degree offering beginning summer 2011. The Master of Science in Teacher Leadership (MSTL) was recently approved by the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB). This 33 credit-hour degree is designed to equip professional educators with the skills necessary to become master teachers and instructional leaders in public and…
Founder’s Day Convocation and Awards
Brescia University celebrated Founder’s Day this year with a packed house during the Convocation and awards ceremony on Tuesday, January 25. At this event, 26 student leaders from University teams and organizations were recognized and the two “Spirit of Angela” recipients were announced. Student leaders recognized included Leslie Powell, Student Activities Program Board; Katie Duff,…
Empty Bowls 2011 – Feeding Hungry People one Bowl at a Time
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, which raises awareness of hunger in the Owensboro community. Empty Bowls 2011 will take place at Settle Memorial ROC, across from Settle Memorial Church, on Thursday, April 28 starting at 6 pm. This local event is part of a larger one across the country…
Landscapes – Art Exhibit
Brescia University will host an art exhibit by Doug DeWitt, restoration ecologist and mixed media sculptor. His mixed-media show, “Landscapes,” will remain in the Anna Eaton Stout Art Gallery from January 29 – March 5. DeWitt’s background in fine art, graphic design, exhibit design, and native habitat restoration influence his mixed-media “landscapes.” DeWitt says his…
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Brescia University
Brescia University is partnering with the Owensboro Human Relations Commission to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 17, 2011. There will be no classes on campus, and Brescia offices will be closed during the program. On Monday, the greater Owensboro community is invited to participate in the day’s activities including a march…
Student Leaders Recognized During Founder’s Day Convocation
Brescia University will celebrate Founder’s Day this year with a Convocation on Tuesday, January 25. The convocation will take place at 10:30 am in the Taylor Lecture Hall (Science Building). At this event, 26 student leaders from University teams and organizations will be recognized and the two “Spirit of Angela” recipients will be announced. The…
Women’s Basketball Sheds Shoes for Impoverished Children
Brescia University Head Women’s Basketball Coach, John Swickrath, will coach in his bare feet on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at home against St. Mary of the Woods College. The game starts at 1PM at the Sportscenter. The Barefoot for Barefeet Coaches Initiative was conceived in 2007, when IUPUI Coach Ron Hunter coached a game in…