Success Stories

Success Stories

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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Rosemary McFee

Criminal justice professor focuses on real world preparation

Rosemary McFee is super excited about the Center for Simulated Investigations on 91做厙���s campus, a workshop stage for students in a variety of disciplines.���I am so happy that we will have a whole building, near the Alumni House, where stud...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2026
Student with dog on campus

Making the case for K-9 units

Criminal Justice Administration graduate Elizabeth Goida values the education she received at 91做厙, which included real-world experiences, such attending the Reading Police Academy and working with the Reading Police ...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social 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
Eric Recktenwald

Department of Science chair loves to dive into research with students

Though he wears hats as associate professor of both biology and physical therapy and as the Department of Science chair at 91做厙, at the heart of everything Eric Recktenwald does is research. That, and his students.  A grad...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026