Administration & Initiatives
Living Our Mission Through Leadership and Innovation
At Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, leadership is more than a role, it’s a calling rooted in service and guided by our Franciscan values. For over a century, we have led the way in healthcare education across Louisiana, committed to serving others “with joyfulness of spirit, and with humility and justice for all those entrusted to our care.”
University Overview
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) is a Catholic, Franciscan, not-for-profit institution offering programs in nursing, health sciences, humanities, business, behavioral sciences and natural sciences. FranU is a mission-focused university devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and forming servant leaders prepared to meet the needs of our communities. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, FranU is an educational ministry of FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake, rooted in the charism of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Committed to the pursuit of truth and the common good, FranU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees.
Leadership and Board
Service is part of the very fabric of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. Our Franciscan institution has been a leader in healthcare-related education in Louisiana for 100 years and we value the opportunity to serve others "with joyfulness of spirit, and with humility and justice for all those entrusted to our care." These values are reflected by our board, leadership, faculty and staff.
Institutional Research
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University's Institutional Research produces regular and ad hoc reports to support ongoing assessment, toward improving academic programs and student services in the context of the University's mission, purpose and institutional goals.
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University outlines our key goals and themes for growth and excellence.
The Franciscan and Annual Report
Our Franciscan and Annual Report highlights the achievements, growth and impact of the FranU. It reflects our dedication to academic excellence, community service and the continued success of our students.