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PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP WEEKEND

January 16-17, 2026

Thank you for joining us on campus for the President's Scholarship Weekend. It was a joy to experience your many talents, deep faith, and genuine enthusiasm for Ave Maria University. Please enjoy this photo and video recap.

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Weekend Highlights

Photo Gallery

Two men in suits shaking hands outdoors near trees while other guests talk in the background
A man in a navy suit shaking hands with a young woman on a campus walkway
Students walking together outdoors, chatting with a staff member
A group of women embracing and greeting each other inside a campus building
A group of women laughing together around a table indoors
Four young women in Ave Maria sweatshirts posing together outdoors
A young man carrying camera equipment through an indoor hallway
A group of students posing together outdoors at night
A young woman in an Ave Maria pullover giving a thumbs up outdoors at night
Two people sitting together by a bonfire in the evening
Students and families gathered at registration tables indoors
Two women chatting near lockers in a hallway
Visitors and staff walking through an indoor gathering space
Three people in business attire talking outdoors on campus
Large group photo of President's Scholarship Weekend attendees posing on the campus lawn

“Your arrival at Ave Maria University marks the beginning of a wonderful new chapter, one that will be filled with growth in knowledge, discovery of God's calling for your life.”

— Mark Middendorf, Ave Maria University President