Success Stories

Success Stories

The °µÍøÊÓÆµ Impact

Discover how °µÍøÊÓÆµ students, alumni, and faculty turn education into action. Explore success stories of leadership, service, and innovation that reflect our Franciscan mission. Ready to see where your story begins? Explore how you can join a community that leads with purpose.

 

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Emily Barrett Reading Royals

Major switch leads to major viral moment with Reading Royals

When Emily Barrett '25 enrolled at °µÍøÊÓÆµ, it was the school’s nursing program that caught her attention. As a caretaker for her grandfather while growing up, nursing seemed like a natural fit. She was also touched by the personal, ha...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2026
Figurelli family 2025

New Jersey couple become °µÍøÊÓÆµ parents for third time

While Thomas and Christina Figurelli of Mullica Hill, N.J., saw all three of their children attend Catholic school growing up, they likely would never have imaged they’d all choose the same Franciscan college post-high school.But it was kismet.“We...

  • 2026
Michael Andrew with other Interns

Sales competition leads °µÍøÊÓÆµ student to full-time role with Fortune 500 firm

PHOTO: Michael Andrew ’26 (second from left) with fellow interns during a Graybar training program. °µÍøÊÓÆµ student-athlete Michael Andrew ’26 discovered a life-changing professional opportunity this summer, thanks to a connection...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026
Hao Ha esports

Esports player engineers a successful gameplan

By Jon FassnachtThe rise of esports over the last decade has been meteoric. Many traditionalists initially scoffed at the idea of an audience watching others compete in video game tournaments, but passionate fans were game.According to those who p...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026