Phi Alpha is delighted to announce the induction of 7 new members on February 1, 2024! Phi Alpha, the honor society for social workers, was first established in 1962. Brescia University’s Chi Psi Chapter has been active since 2016. The purpose of the Chapter is to provide a closer bond among students of social work…
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Brescia University Announces Master of Science in Information Systems Degree
Brescia University is pleased to announce the plan to offer a Master of Science in Information Systems degree. This new program will start Fall 2024 completely online, pending approval the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). “Graduates will be able to adapt to the rapidly…
Brescia University to Examine Development of a Master’s Level Physician Assistant Program
Brescia University began conducting a feasibility study more than a year ago to examine the statewide shortage of healthcare workers and work towards developing a Physician Assistant Program. Currently, there are no Physician Assistant Programs in Western Kentucky, and only three in the state. The need for physician assistants is projected to grow by 28…
Brescia University Students Inducted into Alpha Chi & Sophomore Honor Society
On October 29th, ten Brescia University students were inducted into the Alpha Chi National Honor Society and the Brescia University Sophomore Honor Society. Students inducted are from the top 10% of Juniors, Seniors, and Sophomores at Brescia. Congratulations to the inducted students! Inductees Max Endres Maria “Duda” FeresAshby GreenwellAngelena Henderson Parker Johnston Isabella McChessneyAlexis Miles Sophomore Honor Society Margaret…
Brescia University Ranked #11 in New York Times List of Colleges with Greatest Economic Diversity
Brescia University was ranked 11th in a new list in the New York Times Top U.S. Colleges with the Greatest Economic Diversity. This ranking is measured by analyzing the share of students receiving Pell Grants, looking at both public and private colleges. The data used includes any Title IV-granting, nonmilitary institution with at least 250…
From Cap & Gown to Career: Kaitlin Gunderson ‘16
I graduated from Brescia University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in social work at the Marilyn Conley School of Social Work. I learned about Brescia University from a college fair in my Senior Year of high school. I had never heard of Social Work as a profession until then, but I knew I wanted…
From Cap & Gown to Career: Hannah Yonts-Lawrence ’22
How did your professors/staff help prepare you for your next step? My professors provided guidance on course selection, helping me choose the right classes that aligned with my career goals and the requirements of pharmacy school. They shared advice on study techniques, time management, and exam preparation to aid in my academic success. With their…
From Cap & Gown to Career: Dylan Beckham ’21
When I first arrived at Brescia in the fall of 2017 I had no starting point of where I wanted to go. I was unsure of what I wanted to be, where I wanted to go, or how I was even going to get to the end with a plan. I was faced with the…
Brescia University to Award Scholarship Opportunities for Pep Band
Brescia University is excited to announce scholarship opportunities in the creation of a student Pep Band for the 2023-2024 academic year. This musical endeavor will be led by Assistant Professor of Music Brett Ballard. Students participating in Pep Band will be performing at all home basketball games throughout the school year. Scholarships are available to qualified students.…
From Cap & Gown to Career: Caitlin French ’16
I have always loved writing, but I didn’t think it was something I could build a career out of when I started my journey at Brescia University. If you can believe it, I started out as a business major. Thankfully that didn’t work out because I met Bart my first semester. I can still recall…