it began as brescia hall, was founded as brescia college in 1950 and became brescia university in 1998versity now offers undergraduate and graduate course work for the liberal arts. it offers various degrees, including associate degrees, masters degrees and bachelor degrees. it includes education, medical technology and computer and mathematical science. brescia also aims to meet the needs of adult learners by providing tailered programs in their stars programs for adults returning to school. brescia university bearcats has 15 intercollegiate athletic teams. they participate in baseball, basketball, cross-country, tennis, volleyball and outdoor track as of this spring. brescia scompeets in the kentucky intercollegiate athletic conference and the national association of intercollegiate athletics and has excelled in such. brescia provides invariable service to its students as well as the community. since the founding of the university, brescia has emphasized service to others. in keeping with the tradition of the founders, brescia students are encouraged to assist and serve the owensboro