USF Crown Point site visit date changed

CROWN POINT | The date for a site visit for the continuing accreditation of the University of Saint Francis Crown Point Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program has changed from Tuesday, Oct. 2 to Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 3:30-4 p.m. at Franciscan Point, 12800 Mississippi Parkway, Pavilio…

C.P. university celebrates Mass, convocation

University of St. Francis nursing graduate Shayna Florczyk, of Portage, prays during a Mass and convocation Thursday at the University of St. Francis in Crown Point.

C.P. university celebrates Mass, convocation

Bishop Dale Melczek prays during a Mass and convocation Thursday at teh University of St. Francis in Crown Point.

C.P. university celebrates Mass, convocation

Sister Elise Kriss, president of University of St. Francis, prays during a Mass and convocation Thursday at the university in Crown Point.

C.P. university celebrates Mass, convocation

People sing during a Mass and convocation Thursday at the University of St. Francis in Crown Point.

Hiring of interim USF Crown Point dean unites Franciscan organizations

CROWN POINT | Two organizations of the Mishawaka-based Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration have come together to appoint Sister Elaine Brothers, OSF interim Dean of the University of Saint Francis Crown Point.

USF Crown Point hosting admission information session

CROWN POINT | The University of Saint Francis will host a question-and-answer session on Monday, Aug. 6 from 5:30–7 p.m. for those seeking entry to the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and the Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN-ASN) program.

USF Crown Point hosting admission information session

CROWN POINT | The University of Saint Francis will host a question-and-answer session on Wednesday, July 11 from 5:30–7 p.m. for those seeking entry to the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and the Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN-ASN) program.

NWI leaders say nursing center's creation unites Hoosier nurses

Move over, Florence Nightingale. Nursing is changing, and Indiana is changing with it. While there always will be nurses in hospitals, many in today's workforce are in other venues. It's one of the many changes the newly formed Indiana Center for Nursing plans to address.

University of St. Francis celebrates new education facility

CROWN POINT | The University of St. Francis hosted a Crown Point community open house on Sept. 22.

Where Are They Now?: Steve Vaught

FLOSSMOOR | Steve Vaught is enjoying every minute of every game and practice.

Interns help strengthen Dunes

PORTER | Susie Helford grew up in nearby Glenview, Ill. She's studying environmental science at Lake Forest College, but it wasn't until Friday she visited the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

JIM PETERS: Beierwalter back under center at Saint Francis

By the time Alex Beierwalter finishes playing college football, he will be 24 years old.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Don't balance budgets at expense of education

Indiana's vast repository of independent and public colleges and universities offers excellent instruction in many professions and disciplines. The breadth of resources should mean that a large percentage of Indiana residents hold bachelor's degrees.

University of St. Francis signs agreement with Ivy Tech

CROWN POINT | The University of St. Francis on Monday signed an agreement with Ivy Tech Community College allowing Ivy Tech graduates of the associate of science in nursing program to enroll in the RN-MSN sequence of the master of science in nursing program at the University of St. Francis.

Grads more than double

CROWN POINT | University of St. Francis - Crown Point held pinning ceremonies for 19 health care graduates this month. The number represents an approximate 140 percent increase in graduates since the regional campus of USF in Crown Point opened its doors in 2006.