2019 News Articles

We won this and that this year. Read on to see what Marian students, faculty and staff did to change the world. We won this and that this year. Read on to see what Marian students, faculty and staff did to change the world. We won this and that this year. Read on to see what Marian students, faculty and staff did to change the world. 

December

Marian volunteers at Indianapolis American Heart Association event

Marian University was one of several participants in the American Heart Association’s second annual Go Red Goes STEM and SKILLED summit for...

Professor of communication receives award for excellence in forensic teaching

Kyle Kellam, Ph.D., associate professor of communication and director of forensics, was awarded the Pi Kappa Delta E.R. Nichols Excellence in...

November

Byrum School of Business Professional Selling Program off to a strong start

Only in its first year, the Professional Selling Program has established itself as a leading program nationally. Students in the program...

Two students accepted to prestigious Orr Fellowship

Once again, two Marian University seniors have been selected to the prestigious Orr Fellowship.

Marian University offers first doctorate in the social sciences

Marian University will offer a new Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership through the Fred S. Klipsch Educators College.

Annual Department of Art and Design Juried Student Exhibition coming to Marian University

The Department of Art and Design Juried Student Exhibition, juried by Amy MacLennan, MFA, will be on display in the Marian University Art Gallery...

October

Manuela Salazar to lead Marian University’s Latino Initiative

INDIANAPOLIS — Manuela Salazar will serve as Marian University’s inaugural Executive Director of Latin@ Leadership, university...

Marian University partners with NIET and receives $3 million to support teaching residency program

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Marian University a $3 million grant to implement a new residency program in Marian’s Fred S....

"Connectivity" by Crystal Vicars: an art exhibit coming to Marian University

Indianapolis – Connectivity is an art exhibit in collaboration with Marian University’s First Year Seminar Courses, featuring artwork...

September

Marian University announces education program for military personnel and veterans to teach in urban school districts

Initiative is designed for active duty military personnel and veterans to continue to serve their communities through online degree completion and...

Students meet their future employers at Meet and Mingle networking event

Students from Saint Joseph’s College of Marian University - Indianapolis participated in their first networking event with local employer...

Marian University to name new residence hall after Phil and Brigitt Caito

INDIANAPOLIS — Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener announced during a ceremony this weekend that a new residence hall on the...

Marian University jumps to #6 in US News & World Report Rankings of Most Innovative Schools

INDIANAPOLIS — Marian University jumped to #6 in US News & World Report’s annual rankings of Most Innovative Midwest Regional...

August

Marian University announces leadership transition

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marian University Cycling program will have a new leadership structure as it launches into the 2019-2020 academic year,...

Alice Susemichel to serve as Saint Joseph’s College of Marian University – Indianapolis director of workforce development

INDIANAPOLIS — Alice Susemichel will serve as the director of workforce development for Saint Joseph’s College of Marian University...

Marian University promotes Monique Ware to director of financial aid

INDIANAPOLIS — Monique Ware has been promoted to director of financial aid at Marian University.

Marian University promotes Ellen Whitt to Vice President of Leadership Integration

INDIANAPOLIS — Ellen Whitt has been promoted to vice president of leadership integration at Marian University.

Twelve graduates ordained priests, deacons in 2019

In just 2019, eight alumni have been ordained priests and four have been ordained transitional deacons—making Marian University...

Marian University promotes Elizabeth Osika to assistant provost for teaching and learning

INDIANAPOLIS — Elizabeth Osika, Ph.D. has been promoted to assistant provost for teaching and learning at Marian University.

July

“Medical Illustrations” by Amanda Tomasikiewicz: an art exhibit coming to Marian University

Indianapolis – Medical Illustrations, an exhibition featuring illustrations by Amanda Tomasikiewicz, will be on display in the Marian...

Elizabeth Coit to serve as inaugural executive director of Marian University’s Walker Center for Applied Ethics

INDIANAPOLIS — Elizabeth Coit will serve as the inaugural executive director of Marian University’s Walker Center for Applied Ethics,...

Karen Candlish to serve as Marian University dean of students

INDIANAPOLIS — Karen Candlish will serve as the next dean of students at Marian University.

June

Greg Rawski to serve as dean of Marian University’s Byrum School of Business

INDIANAPOLIS — Greg Rawski, Ph.D. will serve as the dean of Marian University’s Clark H. Byrum School of Business, the university...

Marian University’s Klipsch Educators College receives $900,000 grant from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation

INDIANAPOLIS — The Klipsch Educators College at Marian University will receive $900,000 from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation over the...

May

Byrum School students participate in INCPAS Educators Conference

Business and accounting majors from Marian University were invited to give a 75-minute presentation during the 2019 Educators Conference sponsored...

Students and faculty travel to the UK, Greece, and Italy

Two groups of students and faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences are travelling internationally this month for study-abroad courses.

Marian University cuts ribbon on facility which will house its new two-year college

INDIANAPOLIS—Marian University hosted nearly 200 guests today for a blessing, ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at the facility that...

Students receive Sigma Zeta National Science and Mathematics research awards

Marian University’s Gamma Eta chapter of the Sigma Zeta National Science and Mathematics Honor Society submitted six proposals in hopes of...

Marian University named to Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll

INDIANAPOLIS – Marian University has been named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s 2019 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the...

Business students place first at national social media competition

Three students from Marian University’s Byrum School of Business won first place out of 53 entries at a national social media competition...

Marian University to award record 965 degrees at commencement ceremonies

INDIANAPOLIS – Marian University will award a record 965 degrees at its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4 at the new arena/convocation...

April

Eight things you didn’t know you need to know about Marian University

1. The owners of the mansions that made up Marian University’s original campus were three of the four founders of the Indianapolis Motor...

Marian University to offer classes at Indiana Women’s Prison

INDIANAPOLIS — Sixteen women at the Indiana Women’s Prison (IWP) on the west side of Indianapolis are now pursuing college degrees...

Business faculty and alumni to be recognized with 2019 INCPAS awards

A professor and two accounting graduates from the Byrum School of Business will be honored during the Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) 2019 CPA...

March

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine students learn where they will begin their residencies

INDIANAPOLIS — With their May 2019 graduation fast approaching, the third class of the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine...

Marketing major selected for 2019 Orr Fellowship

Once again, a Marian University senior from the Byrum School of Business has been selected for a highly competitive and prestigious Orr Fellowship.

February

Early Christian texts and practices are topic of March 26 Simon Brute Seminary Lecture

Over thousands of years in human history, key individual, philosophical, and historical achievements and milestones have directly impacted the...

Marian University promotes and extends contract of Donald Sefcik, DO

INDIANAPOLIS—Marian University (marian.edu) announced today that Donald Sefcik, DO, has been promoted to Senior Vice President for Health...

Marian University extends President Daniel J. Elsener’s contract

INDIANAPOLIS — During the most recent meeting of the Marian University board of trustees, a unanimous vote was cast to extend the contract of...

January

Revised curriculum leads to two new tracks for language minors

With the start of the 2019-20 academic year, Marian University undergraduates who minor in a foreign language can choose from two tracks.

Father Barry Fischer to serve as Marian University campus chaplain

INDIANAPOLIS—Marian University (marian.edu) announced today that Father Barry Fischer, C.PP.S. has been hired to serve as campus chaplain.

2018 top Marian University moments

Thank you for everyone’s generous efforts which resulted in another year of monumental progress for Marian University.