News
Michael Grandillo will assume the office of president July 1, replacing Sr. Rose Marie, who served as the university's leader for 14 years.
The chair of the presidential search committee made the announcement Feb. 11. Grandillo becomes the first lay president in the university's history.
"This process, which has taken months of focused, hard work, has led us to an individual whose passion, skills and deep understanding of Madonna's Felician/Franciscan Mission, will lead to further growth and distinction for Madonna University," said Leonard Suchyta, past chair of the Madonna University Board of Trustees.
The press release announcing the appointment can be found by following this link.
The chair of the presidential search committee made the announcement Feb. 11. Grandillo becomes the first lay president in the university's history.
"This process, which has taken months of focused, hard work, has led us to an individual whose passion, skills and deep understanding of Madonna's Felician/Franciscan Mission, will lead to further growth and distinction for Madonna University," said Leonard Suchyta, past chair of the Madonna University Board of Trustees.
The press release announcing the appointment can be found by following this link.
As many people know, human sex trafficking is a major problem in numerous parts of the world.
Several tactics are being used to stop this tragic problem. Madonna University hosted an event that tackles this problem in a different way. 
Roughly 125 people attended the human trafficking awareness lecture on Jan. 9. The following morning, approximately 115 people participated in the SOAP Up service project, delivering soap to hotels and bringing awareness to this devastating crime.
After running around the school tagging people and being tagged by others, students who attended the event were asked how they felt about the outcome.
The Ford MU Community Corps program allows students to put the skills they’ve learned in the classroom to practical use to serve the local community.
Both MU students and faculty believe it’s a positive experience. The trip to MerriBowl was fully funded by Madonna University in support of the student mentoring group’s stress-relief process. Students who attended were asked about their experiences.
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MU student Taylor Walls gives American Idol a second try and receives the coveted golden ticket to Hollywood.
Walls gives American Idol a second shot this year, and it proved to be successful as she is on her way to the Hollywood rounds. The university has created two new health sciences majors—Population Health Care Management and Health Care Informatics and Quality Systems Management. Students studying these concentrations of health science will be prepared to work in the changing health care field.
In the fourth week of the second semester, Crusader students came together to figure out different ways to help other students relax, kick back, and have fun. The “Dance Revolution” event came into place and the end results in attendance broke records from previous “Dance Revolution” events in the Residence Hall.
Students who sign up for Rave Alert can be notified about campus closings, like the recent snow day, and emergencies around Livonia.
Madonna University just completed a fun activity that involved students and staff. However, it was a difficult event that required lots of strategic planning.
Students now have the opportunity to speak on every day issues on air thanks to a new radio show addition to the Madonna University Radio team.
The Michigan Colleges Alliance chose Kevin Finch as a Student of the Day honoree in their "We Are the Independents" campaign. Finch's mentors believe it his dedication to the community, genuine love to serve others, and hard work that makes him the perfect recipient.
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Diversions
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Madonna University will provide a one-day event to celebrate the diversity of the student body.
With eclectic food and performances some people have never seen before, it will be learning experience as well as fun one. |
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Sports
Travis Schuba, former Crusader basketball player, has just
signed a professional contract to play for the Washington Generals.
“Being a professional athlete is a dream come true! I’ve wanted play professionally since I was a little kid and to be living out that dream is crazy for me,” said Schuba.
“Being a professional athlete is a dream come true! I’ve wanted play professionally since I was a little kid and to be living out that dream is crazy for me,” said Schuba.
The Women’s golf season is shaping up to be another great one. The team has shown a lot of potential, and continues to improve. The season will officially begin when the team travels for spring break at the end of February.
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The Crusaders men’s team is looking to begin the new season
with confidence. Led by seniors Drew Mossoian and Nick Corbeil, they will work
for success in the conference.
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Halfway through their season so far, and the men’s basketball team is determined to end up on top while the women seek to keep the momentum going.
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The five seniors in the Crusaders basketball programs have made a significant impact on their respective programs and in return, their experience here has made a positive impact on them as individuals.
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Opinion
Madonna students need to have better, healthier choices in the vending machines.
Not everybody wants to have ice cream and chips as a snack.
Not everybody wants to have ice cream and chips as a snack.
Madonna University students struggle to find an entranceway not exposed to cigarette smoke.
Rules regarding smoking on campus are few and far between.
Rules regarding smoking on campus are few and far between.
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New this semester, the weight room and gym are both closed to all students and staff at all times.
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