Lourdes University to close its doors at end of semester

After careful deliberation with the Board of Trustees of Lourdes University, the Sisters of St. Francis have resolved that the University will close at the end of the academic year. Like many institutions across higher education, Lourdes has faced significant and ongoing challenges related to declining enrollment, rising operational costs and a funding model that is no longer sustainable. Continuing operations beyond this academic year … Continue reading Lourdes University to close its doors at end of semester

The International Coastal Cleanup: How Community Cleanups Drive a Global Movement

Lourdes University and S.A.V.E. (Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment) will offer a lecture by Sarah Weller and Claudia Godreau of the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) team, on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 7:30-9:00 pm in the Franciscan Center Board Room, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania and virtually via Zoom. Continue reading The International Coastal Cleanup: How Community Cleanups Drive a Global Movement

Lourdes’ ‘Like Me’ program receives $50,000 grant

Dr. Jami Curley, Dean of the Lourdes University College of Social Sciences, announced a new grant for its Like Me program dedicated to diversifying the educator workforce. The $50,000 one-year grant is awarded by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation through the Sylvania Sisters of St. Francis Donor Advised Fund. Continue reading Lourdes’ ‘Like Me’ program receives $50,000 grant

Winter Festival of Crafts to be held

Shoppers can complete their holiday shopping and decorating with the purchase of a handcrafted item from one of the juried members of The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild at its Winter Festival of Crafts show. The show will be held at the Franciscan Center on the campus of Lourdes University on Convent Boulevard in Sylvania on Sunday, Dec. 11 with hours from 10 am to 4 pm. Continue reading Winter Festival of Crafts to be held

Hall of Fame established for Lourdes athletes, coaches, administrators

Lourdes University has announced the formation of a Athletics Hall of Fame, which will begin with the induction of its inaugural class on Nov. 3, 2023. Clark Kellogg will be the featured speaker at the ceremony.

The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize former Lourdes University athletes, faculty and staff, and others associated with the university who have distinguished themselves in the field of athletics, either by their performance on athletic teams or by outstanding contributions to athletics, and who have distinguished themselves since leaving Lourdes University. Continue reading Hall of Fame established for Lourdes athletes, coaches, administrators

Lourdes president to retire; interim named

Mary Ann Gawelek, Ed.D., has announced her retirement as president of Lourdes University, an educational ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania. Dr. Gawelek began her term in July 2016. An innovative visionary, she has made a tremendous impact on the institution and the Sylvania community. Her last day is Sept. 30, 2022. The board of trustees has appointed Provost Terry M. Keller, Ph.D. as Interim President. Continue reading Lourdes president to retire; interim named

Lourdes’ Like Me Program coordinator named

Lourdes University President Mary Ann Gawelek, Ed.D., has announced the appointment of Angelica Johnson, M.A. as Coordinator of the Teachers of Color Program, Like Me, for Lourdes University. Having worked in education for over 10 years, Johnson brings a wealth of educational and leadership experience to this position. Continue reading Lourdes’ Like Me Program coordinator named