Gillian Ahlgren was recently named an ATHENA finalist by the Cincinnati magazine. Named after the Greek goddess of wisdom and courage the ATHENA award honors individuals who have actively assisted women in realizing their full leadership potential, who have achieved success in their careers and have given back to their communities. Eleven local women were…
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Over eighty people across the city gathered for workshops this month held by Xavier’s new Institute for Spirituality and Social Justice (ISSJ). Facilitated in both English and Spanish, the workshops focused on Pope’s Francis’ understanding of a universal call to discipleship that is sparked in each person by means of encounter. The workshops were the…
- July 28, 2014

By: Tatum Hunter ~Staff Writer~ Pope Francis’ unique approach to the papacy has many people talking. Next week, students, faculty and administrators at Xavier will gather to offer their opinions on Pope Francis’ leadership style and teachings. The Brueggeman Center for Dialogue is holding an open discussion of the election and papacy of Pope Francis…
- March 13, 2014

Hear how Dr. Gillian Ahlgren’s (Professor of Theology at Xavier University) approach to Jesuit education was influenced by the Jesuit martyrs in El Salvador. Click here to read more.
- March 10, 2014