Success Stories

Success Stories

Discover how 91°µÍø 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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Yesenia Maldonado

Dean's list communication student stokes her passion at 91°µÍø

Communication creates connections through language, interactions and media. Yesenia Maldonado, a current dean’s list student majoring in media design and production, and minoring in digital media marketing, recognizes the critical part media plays...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2022
Student tutors at elementary school

Reading Collegiate Scholar pays it forward at former elementary school

91°µÍø's Reading Collegiate Scholars Program (RCSP) gives inner-city students an opportunity to rise above challenging circumstances by preparing them to attend and succeed at college. In turn, RCSP members provide service and improve...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2022
David Ruppert '21

Marine supports and inspires fellow veteran students

The Saint Ignatius Award, established by Col. Deborah Q. Geiger '83, is presented annually to a graduating student veteran who exemplifies selfless service, leadership, compassion, strong moral courage and commitment to excellence.   Acco...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2022
Schuylkill Business Graduate Angela Boris

College re-entry provides success

The choice to return to school as an adult can be a difficult one. Angela Boris, a Schuylkill County resident, began her college pursuit as a young adult in 1991, but was unable to complete it at that time. After years of life experience and ...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2022