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AMU President Towey: "It was an 'extraordinary' year!"

Published on Sunday, 19 May 2013 21:18

towey1 Ave Maria University President Jim Towey closed out the academic year with some major announcements, but says they were just the culmination of a year of significant progress for the university on many fronts. He spoke at length with The Ave Herald about the past year, and what lies ahead.

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Sailing Adventure to the Dry Tortugas

Published on Sunday, 19 May 2013 17:06

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Eleven Ave Maria residents and friends sailed to the Dry Tortugas islands -- a 200-mile round trip -- May 10-14 aboard Bob Campbell's 36-foot sailboat the Jubilee -- the only ship federally registered with a home port of Ave Maria Florida.

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Gas Station Update: Opening Now Expected May 29

Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 14:19

The Mobil gas station and convenience store opening now is targeted for May 29, according to Phil Toye of station owner Automated Petroleum and Energy, who said Wednesday that the latest delay is caused by a few unexpected difficulties.

Nick Healy Helping to Start New Catholic College in Ireland

Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 15:49

healy-125 The former president of Ave Maria University is working with a group that hopes to establish a new, private, Catholic college in Ireland by the 2014-15 academic year.

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Archbishop Wenski Visits Ave Maria in Unorthodox Style

Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 22:54

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The Miami archbishop roared across Alligator Alley on his Harley motorcycle over the weekend to attend the Marian Eucharistic Conference at Ave Maria University. Above, after leading a parade of motorcycles up Ave Maria Blvd., Archbishop Wenski blessed members of local motorcycle clubs. (photo by Kevin Stinnet)