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Campus Update
Jun 9, 2026
Our Lady Keeping Watch
Our Lady has always stood watch over Ave Maria University. On June 4, it became quite literal. Dubbed by some onlookers "The Assumption," o…
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Campus Update
Jun 4, 2026
The Mount Melleray Campus Series: From history to hospitality, one update at a time.
Exciting news! This summer, Ave Maria University is preparing to welcome its first cohort of students to Mount Melleray Abbey in County Wate…
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Faith & Mission
Jun 3, 2026
FACULTY IN THE MEDIA
At Ave Maria University, our faculty continue to make important contributions to the national conversation on faith, reason, and the critica…
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Alumni Spotlight
May 29, 2026
When life’s random turns reveal God’s will
Heather Esker has lived in six states, worked across multiple industries, and collected enough unexpected life turns to fill a book. But whe…
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Alumni Spotlight
May 18, 2026
Biking For Babies- Monica Wendle '25
For Monica Wendle '25, graduation from Ave Maria University marks not an ending, but an exciting new beginning. This summer, the recent grad…
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Announcement
May 13, 2026
2026 Divine Mercy Scholarship Recipients
# 2026 Divine Mercy Scholarship Recipients For seven consecutive years, Ave Maria University's alumni community has demonstrated a profound …
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Event Recap
May 5, 2026
More Than a BBQ: Where Connections Came Back to Life
May 3rd Jon and Marie Fidero transformed their home into a gathering place where Ave Maria University's extended family reconnected, laughed…
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Campus Update
Apr 30, 2026
Five Alumni to be Ordained to the Priesthood!
Five Ave Maria University alumni are answering Christ's call to the priesthood this year, and our entire university community is overflowing…
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Campus Update
Apr 30, 2026
Excellence Continues: Celebrating Seniors Who Will Soon Strengthen Our Alumni Ranks
This week, Ave Maria University gathered to honor the remarkable achievements of its 2025-2026 graduating class at Senior Awards Night. Emce…
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Event Recap
Apr 30, 2026
2026 Chancellors Dinner
The 2026 Chancellors Dinner brought together members of the Ave Maria University community to celebrate the university's enduring mission an…
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Alumni Spotlight
Apr 30, 2026
Meet Colin Stroud
MEET COLIN STROUD Just two years after graduating from Ave Maria University in 2022, Colin Stroud has launched an entrepreneurial venture th…
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Alumni Spotlight
Apr 30, 2026
Meet Valeria Sena
Valeria (Tkacik) Sena exemplifies how Ave Maria University shapes not only the minds of its students but their hearts and souls as well. The…
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Alumni Spotlight
Apr 28, 2026
Peter Atkinson: The Catholic Theology Show Episode 188
From Ave Maria University to the world of audio storytelling, alumnus Peter Atkinson has embarked on a creative journey that is transforming…
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Campus Update
Apr 27, 2026
Mary, Mother of the Eucharist Student Chapel
After years of fervent prayer and careful planning, Ave Maria University is thrilled to announce that we will break ground on the Mary, Moth…
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Campus Update
Apr 27, 2026
Rooted in AMU. Shaped by Ireland. Mount Melleray Abbey
Ave Maria University is rooted in a new and exciting chapter of its mission. The University's partnership with Mount Melleray Abbey, a histo…
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Campus Update
Apr 27, 2026
Advance Your Career Graduate Studies at AMU
Whether you're seeking to deepen your faith, advance your career, or answer a higher calling, Ave Maria University's graduate programs offer…
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Campus Update
Apr 24, 2026
From Locker Room to Leadership: The Alumni Impact on AMU Athletics
# From Locker Room to Leadership: The Alumni Impact on AMU Athletics Ave Maria University's athletic department stands as a powerful testame…
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Campus Update
Apr 23, 2026
Department of Politics Spring 2026 Highlights
The Spring 2026 semester was a remarkably full one for the Department of Politics. From a the launch of a new lecture series on Ukrainian hi…
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Event Recap
Apr 22, 2026
9th Annual Paula Ignes Castagnet Lecture Series on Faith & Science
Ave Maria University's Biology Department proudly hosted the ninth annual Paula Ignes Castagnet Lecture Series on Faith and Science this Feb…
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Campus Update
Apr 22, 2026
SIP Closes an Epic Run of All's Well That Ends Well
The Shakespeare in Performance program concluded an extraordinary season with a triumphant run of "All's Well That Ends Well," drawing sold-…
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Alumni Spotlight
Apr 21, 2026
Rev. Shawn Conoboy '02, Ph.D., Appointed to Vatican Position
Congratulations are in order for Rev. Shawn Conoboy '02, Ph.D., whose distinguished career in priestly service has now reached the Vatican. …
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Campus Update
Apr 18, 2026
Ave Maria University Nursing Department Updates April 17, 2026
# A Thriving Nursing Program: Celebrating Growth, Service, and Innovation at Ave Maria University The Ave Maria University Nursing Departmen…
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Campus Update
Apr 18, 2026
Shakespeare in Performance—All’s Well That Ends Well
What a delightful evening of theater! This April, Ave Maria University's Shakespeare in Performance program brought audiences to their feet …
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Campus Update
Apr 18, 2026
3rd Annual Interdisciplinary Student Research Symposium
April 11 Ave Maria University's campus buzzed with intellectual energy as students from across academic disciplines gathered for the third …
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