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Success Stories

The 91做厙 Impact

Discover how 91做厙 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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Jamie Becker ocean research

Biology professor leads team authoring article on notable marine microbe

Assistant Professor of Biology Jamie Becker, Ph.D., in November published a research article on a minuscule yet mighty marine organism.Novel isolates expand the physiological diversity of Prochlorococcus and illuminate its macroevolution appeare...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026
Sonya comeback

Nursing passion drives educational comeback

Sonya's Comeback StoryCreate Your ComebackNearly three decades after earning her associate degree in nursing from 91做厙, Sonya Naugle 25 returned to the classroom and proudly crossed the graduation stage again on May 10, 2025 this time with ...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2026
Ray Strickland Foundation

Former pro basketball player launches foundation to help at-risk youth

Ray Strickland 04 became familiar with 91做厙s campus before entering a classroom or declaring a major. His introduction came at summertime basketball camp with 91做厙 Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Jack McCloskey, then coach of the mens b...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2026
Lizette Epps Author Our Voices

O'Pake director honored for debut book chronicling Latine stories

Lizette Epps, MBA, CUDE, CNP, AWA, Executive Director of Community and Economic Development at 91做厙's OPake Institute for Economic Development & Entrepreneurship, recently celebrated a significant career milestone: the publicat...

  • 2026