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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Laurel Radzieski

°µÍøÊÓÆµâ€™s director of grants wins national poetry contest

Note: "Leaf Manifesto" was released in September 2025. Purchase it on Middle Creek Publishing's site. Below is the original story, published in February 2025: Director of grants at °µÍøÊÓÆµ by day, Laurel Radzieski grants herself some poetic ...

  • 2026
Regina Rossi Senior Scholar Golden Guide Ambassador MSOT

MSOT standout aims to advance use of 3-D prosthetic hands

As a high school student, Regina Rossi perused occupational therapy programs and °µÍøÊÓÆµâ€™s stood out. “When I discovered the school offered a five-year OT program, I was intrigued and when I visited the beautiful campus and spoke to the dedicated...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2026
Adult Education Student: Jennifer Hack - Criminal Justice Major

Student guides troubled youth on pathway to success

Jennifer Hack '18 has always been interested in the criminal justice field, and her calling to assist youth in the juvenile probation system led to an experiential learning experience at the Berks County Probation Office. Through the practicum dur...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2026
Prof. Reyher instructing an adult student on addictions and mental health treatment.

Director of groundbreaking program believes his field is a calling

In recent years, our world’s focus has shifted to serious concern about mental health and addiction issues. More than 40 years ago, °µÍøÊÓÆµ was a forerunner, featuring prominently in the solution to this problem by initiating the Alcoholism Couns...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2026