Tomorrow is the day! Day for the Knights 2025 is almost here, and it’s our moment to come together and give back to the university that shaped us. Whether it’s supporting scholarships, academic programs, or campus initiatives, your participation makes a difference. 

Join us tonight from 5-7 PM at the Alumni House in Allison Mansion for the Launch Party, where we’ll kick off Day for the Knights early with food, drinks, and inspiring words from President Elsener. If you can’t make it back to campus you can still be a part of the celebration in Cincinnati, Evansville, Fort Wayne, or join the virtual party. 

Bring your friends, family, and fellow alums, and celebrate together. Let’s rally as a Marian community and make this a record-breaking year. Give, celebrate, and show your Knight pride! 

Let us know you're coming here or simply email alumni@marian.edu.

Looking forward to seeing you tonight.

Go Knights!

It's time to show your Marian University pride! Day for the Knights is here and we need your support. How can you get involved?

• Check out the Launch Party tonight in person or virtually
• Make your gift online. Give $25 or more and receive a pair of Marian University socks!
• Become an advocate for a chance to win the one-of-a-kind Lil' Knightro
• Ask your friends, family, and colleagues to support Marian
• Follow us and share our messaging on social media
• If you are on campus, join one of the many events hosted by our schools, clubs, and athletic teams

At this month’s Marian University Scholarship Reception, an inspiring new scholarship was announced that highlights the lasting impact of friendship, education, and the power of giving back. The Nierman, Moss, O’Brien, Hardwick Endowed Scholarship, created by four alumni and friends from the Class of 2004, will provide financial support to future students, ensuring that others can experience the same transformative education that shaped their own lives.

Ben Hardwick, Joe Nierman, Denis O’Brien, and Josh Moss first met as young students navigating college life. From classrooms to dorms, late-night study sessions to campus traditions, their friendship deepened, providing lifelong support through academic, personal, and professional challenges.

Their commitment to Marian never faded. As alumni, they’ve served on the Alumni Board, mentored students, and remained active in the community. Now, this scholarship is a meaningful way to give back to the place that brought them together.

“Marian University played a crucial role in shaping who we are,” Moss shared during the reception. “This initiative is more than just financial aid—it’s our way of ensuring that future students have the same life-changing experiences we had. We want to help remove barriers, provide opportunities, and support the next generation of Marian graduates as they embark on their own journeys.”

Their generosity serves as a powerful reminder that any alum who values their Marian experience have the power to make a difference. Whether through mentorship, involvement, or financial support, every contribution can make a lasting impact.

Thank you, Ben, Joe, Denis, and Josh for your vision and generosity!