FranU is one of the “Best of Baton Rouge” for the second year in a row!🎉
We are honored to be named a top University once more. This recognition reflects the dedication of our students, faculty, staff and broader FranU community whose commitment continues to shape our mission and impact each day.
Thank you to all who help make FranU one of Baton Rouge’s best! 💙🎓
Learn more about what sets FranU apart: franu.edu/why-choose-franu
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In case you needed proof.
For more than a century, FranU has focused on student success through hands‑on programs, personalized learning, and a mission rooted in service, forming individuals who make a real impact across Louisiana and beyond.
See why FranU is the Best University in Louisiana → franu.edu/best-uni
Thinking about FranU? The best way to know if it’s the right fit is to see it for yourself.
Come tour campus, check out our classrooms and labs and get a feel for what student life is like here. You’ll meet people who can answer your questions and help you picture what your future could look like at FranU.
📍 Schedule your visit: franu.edu/experience
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What’s it like when our CEO helps deliver a baby? 👀 In the latest episode of 𝘌.𝘑. 𝘐𝘙𝘓, @kuiperej and Teione Robinson joined @franubr nursing student Arielle Perry for a day of hands-on learning, including an unforgettable moment with Victoria, the birthing manikin.
Link in bio to watch!
Stepping up for FranU 👟💙💛 Proud alumni forever! Supporting the fundraiser today by purchasing these FranU socks and encouraging everyone who can to join in too. Big things happen when the FranU family comes together 🙌 #FranU #AlumniStrong #FundraiserFun
After graduation, Mya Gravois is starting a brand new chapter, taking the next step in her career as a registered nurse in the ICU. 🩺 With a background in leadership as the Student Nurses Association President and working as a nurse tech in an ICU previously, Mya has developed the skills needed to succeed.
Way to go, Mya! We can't wait to see you walk the stage.🎓🌟
At 5:15 each morning, long before the first surgical case begins, Maranda Douglas walks into the operating room, changes into scrubs, turns on the coffee in the surgeons’ lounge and checks in with the overnight staff to hear how the night unfolded.
Within hours, 19 operating rooms will be in motion, caring for patients whose lives depend on the work happening behind those doors. As Director of the Main Operating Room at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Douglas ensures that every room, staff member and patient is ready.
This is a role that requires passion for healthcare and service. Luckily for Douglas, this has been her dream since childhood.
“To be honest, I have never envisioned myself doing anything else,” she said. “My mother recently reminded me that by the age of 10, becoming a nurse was all I ever talked about. I have remained steadfast in that vision ever since.”
Read more at franu.edu/news
FranU will host four summer programs designed to help high school students explore their vocation while experiencing the University’s Franciscan mission of service, faith and community.
Summer at FranU will take place June 11-12 and will provide students with a two-day residential campus experience. Participants will engage in activities inside FranU’s Simulated Environment Teaching Hospital, attend a mock theology lecture and connect with other high school students. The program is limited to 60 students and includes meals and a T-shirt with registration.
Read more at franu.edu/news
We had the privilege of celebrating the generosity and lasting impact of our donors during a special stewardship event. 💙
As donors moved their name tiles on the wall to reflect their continued support of FranU, each movement represented more than a gift. It reflected lives changed, students supported and opportunities made possible through their generosity.
We are deeply grateful to every donor who continues to believe in our mission and invest in the future of our students and university community. Because of you, FranU continues to grow, serve and form future leaders in health care and beyond.
If you are interested in making a difference through giving, we invite you to learn more at franu.edu/giving
Take the next step in your nursing journey at FranU. 💙
Join us for a DNP Open House on May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. and learn how FranU prepares nurses to lead with compassion, purpose and advanced clinical expertise. Meet faculty, explore the curriculum and discover how the program supports whole-person care and professional growth.
Whether you hope to advance your career or make a greater impact in the communities you serve, this open house is an opportunity to explore what comes next.
Register today at franu.edu and begin your next chapter.
FranU will hold its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony for 146 graduates from the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Health Professions and School of Nursing on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. in the Raising Cane’s River Center Arena.
The event will feature commencement speaker Dan Collard, co-founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group.
Read more at franu.edu/news
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 🧠 💚
This month serves as a reminder that mental health is an important part of our overall well-being. At FranU, we believe in supporting the whole person through compassion, community and care for one another.
Whether it is checking in on a friend, taking time to rest or reaching out for support, every step toward mental wellness matters. You are never alone.
If you feel called to support, understand and care for others, FranU’s Psychology program can help you turn that passion into purpose. 💙 Explore how you can make a meaningful impact through compassionate care, advocacy and service. Learn more and begin your journey at franu.edu/psychology
