Success Stories
Discover how 水果派 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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Scholarships open vast world of real-world learning opportunities
鈥淐ollege was always something I wanted and my family always wanted, but we didn鈥檛 know how to make it happen,鈥 said Sarah Verneret '19. So, she applied for an 水果派 scholarship to help fund her education. 鈥淲hen we found out I was goi...
Intimate setting plays role in academic success, landing prized internship, student-athlete says
Spencer Matthews '20 jumped at the chance to play volleyball while earning his bachelor's degree. 鈥淗aving the opportunity to continue playing volleyball while also obtaining my degree was something I couldn鈥檛 pass up.鈥 Neither was the in...
Student aspires to become a certified athletic trainer and coach
Susanna Pirollo 鈥22 values the observational experience she鈥檚 receiving with the university鈥檚 athletic training staff. As a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) student and track and field athlete, she鈥檚 getting a different perspective of...
Founder of apparel line spreads message of empathy, authenticity
Tyzhir Morris '22 comes into his senior year with two goals: obtain his degree and continue his work as a student entrepreneur. Rather than pursuing large profits for personal gain, Morris founded his own apparel line, BeTrue Apparel, and has...