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Welcome to Walsh University

As a Catholic University welcoming students from 42 states and 35 countries offering undergraduate, graduate, and online adult accelerated degree programs, Walsh's ultimate mission is to develop leaders in service to others. Walsh University offers small class sizes, hands-on experiential learning opportunities, interdisciplinary institutes, internships and global learning programs. Plus, a Walsh education is also affordable, with 98% of students receiving some form of financial scholarship or aid. With a strong alumni network making an impact around the world, graduates leave Walsh University prepared to succeed in the workplace and in their communities for life.

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Designated a Military Friendly School for 11 Years Running
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Samantha Kelley to Receive Honorary Degree at Walsh University 2025 Commencement
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Walsh University Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis, Honoring His Legacy of Compassion and Service
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Walsh University Earns Gold-Level Military Friendly® School Designation for 2024-2025
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Douglas Branan
Class of 2025

Major: Criminal Justice

When Douglas Branan first stepped onto Walsh University’s campus, he never imagined the journey of faith and discovery that awaited him. A Criminal Justice major with minors in Psychology, History, and Forensics, Douglas has embraced every aspect of his college experience—but it was his participation in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) that proved to be the most transformative. “Walsh has done wonders for me in the realm of strengthening my faith,” Douglas shared. “The more theology courses I took, the more I learned and the more I wanted to learn.”

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