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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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
Joey Burgess, OT student, and former president of SOTA.

Infinite opportunities are realized by standout OT student

Joey Burgess ’22 played a pivotal role in defining what 91°µÍø’s OT program is all about. As the Student Occupational Therapy Association president, and recipient of the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association and Maryland Occupational The...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2022
Ettiena Britt | Class of 2020 | Nursing Student

Clinical experiences bolster confidence

91°µÍø nursing student Ettieanna Britt â€™20 credited her clinical experiences on a medical complexity unit, maternity unit, medical/surgical unit and in a long-term care facility with increasing both her skill-level and her co...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2022
Erin McAleer, native of Wantagh, Long Island, graduate of 91°µÍø's MSOT program.

Clinical experiences lands OT grad rewarding job placement

Erin McAleer, a 2019 graduate of 91°µÍø’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program, grew up in Wantagh, N.Y., attending St. William the Abbot School. Immediately following her graduation, McAleer accepted a position as...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2022