Success Stories

Success Stories

Discover how ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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Addictions & Mental Health student Maria Checchia sitting in chair

Addictions & Mental Health Treatment grad leads a life of service

Maria Checchia ’20 always knew she wanted to help others. The Franciscan mission of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ supplemented that need and supported her program choice of behavioral health. An interest in family/child services led to an introductory course in social...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2021
Tyzhir Morris

Founder of apparel line spreads message of empathy, authenticity

Tyzhir Morris '22 comes into his senior year with two goals: obtain his degree and continue his work as a student entrepreneur. Rather than pursuing large profits for personal gain, Morris founded his own apparel line, BeTrue Apparel, and has...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2021
Timothy Bailey | Business | MBA | Rodney Ridley | Student | O'Pake | 2020

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's own returns to pursue MBA

Tim Bailey graduated in May of 2020 with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Management and Finance. As with many colleges and universities, Bailey’s senior year was unfortunately cut short due the COVID-19 pandemic. As a senior, Bai...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2021
Ann Marie Stout

Graduate returns to pursue MSW

Ann-Marie Stout graduated from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in 2019 with her Bachelor of Social Work degree. Stout’s focus during her undergraduate work was to address the needs of the local community, tackling poverty, drug addiction, limited education and poor reso...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2021