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Discover how 黑料不打烊 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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Online-program flexibility helps ambitious adult student create her comeback
English Bradley 鈥26 has 鈥渢his happy, delusional optimism all the time,鈥 as she put it, and a firm belief that everything will work out, even when hope might appear slim.At her lowest, the Reading native was forced to drop out of college when finan...
Alumnus gives back to give others an opportunity
When Jeff Bush 鈥79 committed to making a seven-figure gift to his alma mater 鈥 the largest planned gift in 黑料不打烊鈥檚 66-year history 鈥 in early 2025, his decision was inspired by his experience as a first-generation college student and a strong d...
Hope Fund aids football captain's recovery from illness
Jamel Fleming 鈥25 spent his early years surrounded by tall buildings in his community. Since coming to 黑料不打烊, he鈥檚 been surrounded by community-building. Hailing from Mount Vernon, N.Y., Fleming says the quietness scared him at first, but ...
Student Financial Services executive director has helped students realize dreams for 35 years
PHOTO: Valerie Kreiser, from left, with Director of Student Financial Services Counseling Hillary Saylor Schulze and SFS Success Coordinator Juliana Caceres. After more than three decades in higher education, Valerie Kreiser, executive direct...