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Shining Stars: Marian University Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month in Festive Orange

  • Glendal Jones Rogers
  • September 18, 2025
Community

Turning Old Tech into New Opportunities

  • Chris Proffitt
  • September 18, 2025
Community

Marian University Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month with Annual Fountain Tradition

  • Chris Proffitt
  • September 16, 2025
Community

Marian University Launches Marian Leadership Initiative to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders

  • Chris Proffitt
  • September 16, 2025
Community Education

Women’s College Partnership Awarded Sunshine Lady Foundation Grant to Support Students in Completing College Degrees

  • Chris Proffitt
  • September 09, 2025
Education Community

Near Northwest Area Schools Excel with Major IREAD-3 Growth

  • Diane Wade
  • September 09, 2025
Community

What Makes a Video Go Viral?

  • Chris Proffitt
  • September 03, 2025
Shining Stars Ancilla College Community Education

Stacia Bolakowski Recognized for Excellence in Education Leadership

  • Jarret Whitehead
  • September 02, 2025
Community Health

Leighton School of Nursing on Fox 59

  • Chris Proffitt
  • August 26, 2025
Community

Marian University and Vincennes University - REID Partnership

  • Chris Proffitt
  • August 25, 2025
Education Community

Marian University and AES Partnership

  • Chris Proffitt
  • August 25, 2025
Shining Stars Education Community

Marian University Dean Highlights Risks of Student Loan Caps for Medical Students

  • Chris Proffitt
  • August 22, 2025
Community Education

Marian University Marks Fourth Straight Year with 100+ Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Chris Proffitt
  • August 13, 2025
Health Shining Stars Community

Marian University Graduate Alex Kincaid - Daisy Winner opens her heart to patients and families

  • Chris Proffitt
  • August 13, 2025
Community Health

Marian University Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine Students Community Leaders Join Forces to Help Seniors Age in Place

  • Glendal Jones
  • August 05, 2025
Community Shining Stars

Marian University Student Crowned Miss Indiana State Fair 2025

  • Chris Proffitt
  • August 04, 2025
Shining Stars Community

Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener Named to Indiana 250 for the Third Time

  • Glendal Jones
  • July 28, 2025
Community

Women of Marian Summer Luncheon Spotlights Women Shaping Political Leadership

  • Chris Proffitt
  • July 28, 2025
Community Education

Marian University’s Project Build Featured in State Workforce Development Newsletter

  • Chris Proffitt
  • July 28, 2025
Community

Marian University Hosts Inaugural Summer Camp Cookout

  • Jennifer Plumlee & Glendal Jones
  • July 24, 2025
Education Community

Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener Discusses $137 Million Investment to Transform Old Hospital into a Community Hub

  • Glendal Jones
  • July 22, 2025
Community

DADCAMP 2025 at Marian University

  • Chris Proffitt
  • July 15, 2025
Education Community

Renovations to Historic VA Hospital Begin as part of $137 Million Initiative

  • Chris Proffitt, Glendal Jones
  • July 09, 2025
Community Shining Stars

Marian University’s Musical Theater Camp Empowers Young Performers to Create and Shine in Original Production

  • Glendal Jones
  • July 01, 2025
Community

A Week of Faith, Friendship, and Leadership at the 2025 Marian University’s Missionary Disciples Institute

  • Glendal Jones
  • June 18, 2025
Community

A Marian-Made Family at Printing Partners

  • Chris Proffitt
  • June 18, 2025
Education Community

Marian University Women’s College Partnership 2025 Graduation

  • Glendal Jones, Nick Evans
  • May 27, 2025
Education Community

Marian University Receives $500,000 Lilly Endowment Grant to Expand K–12 Pathways Program

  • Chris Proffitt
  • May 23, 2025
Engineering Community

Marian University and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Partner on Dual-Degree Engineering and Medical Pathway Programs

  • Chris Proffitt
  • May 23, 2025
Health Community

Marian University and The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Launch Statewide Bone Health Initiative

  • Chris Proffitt
  • May 19, 2025
Community

Marian University Summer 2025 Camps: Explore, Create, and Lead

  • Glendal Jones
  • May 13, 2025
Community

Marian University Celebrates Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff

  • Chris Proffitt
  • May 08, 2025
Community

Marian University Inducts J. Douglas Boles and Tevin Lake into the Clayton Family Circle of Honor

  • Chris Proffitt
  • April 24, 2025
Community

Reflections on Our Dear Pope Francis

  • Daniel J. Elsener
  • April 22, 2025
Community Shining Stars

Marian University Students Shine at AMA International Collegiate Conference

  • Chris Proffitt
  • April 22, 2025
Ancilla College Community

Dr. Natalie Tucker Selected for Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation

  • Jarret Whitehead
  • April 16, 2025
Community

New Mission for Historical Property

  • Diane Wade
  • March 12, 2025
Community Education

Marian University Student and former 500 Festival Princess Selected as Youngest Artist for 2025 Welcome Race Fans Program

  • Glendal Jones
  • February 12, 2025
Community Education

The REID Report: Exciting Updates on the Riverside Education Innovation District

  • Diane Wade ‘96
  • January 22, 2025
Education Community

Marian University Partners with Local K-12 Schools to Improve Education Outcomes in NNW

  • PRESS RELEASE
  • January 21, 2025
Community

Marian University Vice President Chris Creighton Honored with Sagamore of the Wabash Award

  • Glendal Jones
  • January 14, 2025
Community

Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener Honored with Third Sagamore of the Wabash Award

  • Glendal Jones
  • January 09, 2025
Community

This Is My Body

  • Mikala S. Jette ‘25
  • October 16, 2024
Community Education

Marian University Launches Black Leadership Initiative to Empower Future Black Leaders

  • News Release
  • August 15, 2024
Community Engineering

Indiana Department of Transportation and Department of Natural Resources Host Successful HEC-RAS Training at Marian University’s Witchger School of Engineering

  • News Release
  • August 15, 2024
Community Education

Marian University Receives Grant to Support Riverside Education Innovation District and Improve Near Northwest Area

  • News Release
  • August 07, 2024
Education Community

Marian University Announces Chris Nicholson Ph.D. as Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

  • News Release
  • July 10, 2024
Community

Marian University announces Tobin (Toby) McClamroch as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees

  • News Release
  • June 24, 2024
Education Community

Fred Glass and Ted Karras Jr. recognized at the Marian University 2024 Clayton Family Circle of Honor event

  • News Release
  • May 20, 2024
Education Community

Three Marian University Women Selected as 2024 500 Festival Princesses

  • 500 Festival News Release & Glendal Jones
  • April 15, 2024
Education Community

Marian Pilgrims Take on World Youth Day 2023

  • Mikayla S. Jette '25
  • March 22, 2024
Community Education

A Day of Summer Fun at Marian University

  • Glendal Jones
  • March 19, 2024
Community Education

Marian University Ignites Transformation with the Launch of the Franciscan Leadership Institute

  • News Release
  • March 04, 2024
Community Education

Marian University to Host free, Community-wide event – Summer at Marian Summer Camps Fair

  • News Release
  • February 01, 2024
Education Health Community Shining Stars

Near West Free Clinic Celebrates Year of Service

  • Glendal Jones
  • January 16, 2024
Community Education

Thanksgiving Meal Tradition: Faculty and staff serving students

  • Glendal Jones
  • November 30, 2023
Community Education

Marian University Alumna Named one of Indianapolis Business Journal’s 2023 Women of Influence

  • Glendal Jones
  • November 27, 2023
Community Education

Marian University receives $500,000 grant to expand City Connects into Muncie Community Schools

  • News Release
  • November 22, 2023
Education Community

Marian University’s annual gala raises more than $2.5 million for student scholarships, honors distinguished education, business leaders, and alumni

  • News Release
  • November 06, 2023
Education Community

Al Leighton ’62 and Kathy Fox ‘75 honored with Marian University's 2023 Dillon Family Distinguished Alumni Award

  • News Release
  • November 06, 2023
Community Education

Coach Bob Knight Endowed Scholarship at Marian University honors legendary Hoosier basketball icon

  • News Release
  • November 02, 2023
Community Shining Stars Education

Marian University Alumna to discuss the impact of Sustainability efforts

  • Glendal Jones
  • October 25, 2023
Community Education

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2023: A Marian University Family Blast

  • Glendal Jones
  • October 24, 2023
Community Education

Marian University Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

  • Glendal Jones
  • September 26, 2023
Education Community Shining Stars

Dr. Elisha Schlabach Shines a Light on Marian University Preparatory School on Indy Now

  • Mikayla S. Jette '25
  • September 18, 2023
Community Education

Marian University First-Year College of Osteopathic Medicine Students Roll-up Their Sleeves for a Good Cause

  • Glendal Jones
  • September 07, 2023
Community Education

Marian University receives $2.5 million donation from John and Phyllis Sullivan for a scholarship fund specifically for graduates of an Indianapolis Public School

  • News Release
  • August 11, 2023
Community Education

Marian University celebrates grand opening of the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering Center with Governor Holcomb

  • News Release
  • August 10, 2023
Education Community

Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener Named Indianapolis Business Journal Media's Top 250 for the Second Time

  • News Release
  • August 01, 2023
Education Community

Marian University Preparatory School expands to serve students in grades K-10 in 31 states

  • News Release
  • June 01, 2023
Education Community

Two Marian University Students Named 2023 Indianapolis 500 Festival Princesses

  • Glendal Jones
  • April 26, 2023
Education Community

Shakamak schools and Marian University receive $1.8 million federal grant to continue comprehensive City Connects student support

  • News Release
  • April 19, 2023
Community Education

Educate ME Foundation’s inaugural year of the Black Teacher Residency is proud to partner with Marian University’s Fred S. Klipsch Educators College in an initiative to increase the number of Certified Teachers of Color in Indianapolis.

  • News Release
  • April 14, 2023
Education Community

Alumni House Opens to Rave Reviews

  • Glendal Jones
  • March 29, 2023
Community Education

The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers: Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Exhibition and Ceremonies

  • News Release
  • March 23, 2023
Education Community

Marian University Announces 2023 Orr Fellows

  • Glendal Jones
  • March 03, 2023
Community Education

Here’s a look at Marian University’s “Top 10” Best of 2022!

  • Glendal Jones
  • January 04, 2023
Education Shining Stars Community

Marian University First-Year Students Live the Franciscan Legacy

  • Glendal Jones
  • December 16, 2022
Education Community

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Government Association Hosts Successful Celebration of Wellness 5K Event

  • Glendal Jones
  • November 09, 2022
Education Community

Marian University announces $500 million fundraising goal in support of strategic plan, raises record $2.7 million for student scholarships at annual gala

  • News Release
  • November 01, 2022
Education Community

Marian University's City Connects Program Expands to More Indiana Schools

  • News Release
  • October 26, 2022
Education Community

Marian University’s Ancilla College Announces Two Significant Gifts at Annual Scholarship Dinner

  • News Release
  • September 28, 2022
Community Education

Marian University Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Festivities with Oranging of the Franciscan Heritage Fountain

  • Glendal Jones
  • September 19, 2022
Education Community

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Students Roll Up Their Sleeves and Help Haughville Neighbors

  • Glendal Jones
  • August 08, 2022
Community Education

Jay County, Indiana native and double amputee Evan Mathias to compete in the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open

  • WPTA-TV 21 News Release
  • July 18, 2022
Community Education

Immersive and Hands-On Technical Experiences Allow Area High School Students a Glimpse into a Day in the Engineering Profession

  • Media Advisory
  • July 01, 2022
Education Community

Marian University Ancilla Wins Ball Brothers Foundation Grant

  • Calvin Hopple
  • June 26, 2022
Community Education

Two Marian University Psychologists Address When Upsetting Current Events Shake Kids’ Worlds in National Geographic Magazine Story

  • News Release
  • June 09, 2022
Education Community

Marian University Awards Record 1,125 Degrees at Commencement Ceremonies

  • News Release
  • May 09, 2022
Community Education

Marian University Students, Faculty, and Staff Send Discussion Topics to Pope Francis

  • Mikayla S. Jette
  • May 06, 2022
Education Community

Marian University Students and Faculty Roll Up Their Sleeves to Help 82-Year-Old Longtime Neighbor

  • Glendal Jones
  • May 03, 2022
Education Community

WISH-TV 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun and Marian University Cycling Coach Dean Peterson Recognized at Marian's 2022 Clayton Family Circle of Honor Event

  • News Release
  • April 28, 2022
Education Community

High School Students Explore Healthcare Career Options at Marian University’s Interactive Summer Healthcare Camp

  • News Release
  • April 06, 2022
Education Community

Marian University Launches New K-12 Private School, Offers Flexible, Faith-Focused Learning Across Indiana

  • News Release
  • March 22, 2022
Community Education

Clayton Family Circle Honor Induction Dinner and Wall of Fame Honors Marian University Cycling Coach and WISH-TV 8’s Sports Director Anthony Calhoun

  • Glendal Jones
  • March 04, 2022
Education Community

Marian University’s Byrum School of Business Named Top 10 Best Catholic Undergraduate Business Schools

  • Glendal Jones
  • February 08, 2022
Education Community

Mayor Hogsett and Marian University Announce $7.5 Million Initiative to Support Far Eastside Schools

  • News Release
  • December 16, 2021
Community Education

Marian University’s annual gala raises more than $2.5 million for student scholarships, honors President Elsener’s 20th anniversary, plus distinguished alumni and community members

  • News Release
  • November 05, 2021
Education Community

Marian University Professor Awarded $1.1 Million National Science Foundation Career Grant

  • News Release
  • October 05, 2021
Education Community

Marian University Launches City Connects, Providing K-12 Students with Community Supports Outside of School to Help Them Thrive

  • News Release
  • September 21, 2021