Success Stories

Success Stories

Discover how 51³Ô¹Ï 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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Hao Ha esports

Esports player engineers a successful gameplan

By Jon FassnachtThe rise of esports over the last decade has been meteoric. Many traditionalists initially scoffed at the idea of an audience watching others compete in video game tournaments, but passionate fans were game.According to those who p...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026
Isaac Kremer

Engineering student in rare air with NASA, Blue Origin training

Engineering student in rare air with NASA, Blue Origin trainingFor Isaac Kremer ’29, the sky is the limit. Literally.The mechanical and electrical engineering double major dreams of going to space. And he’s already making major strides, attending ...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2025
Engineering Robert Philpot

Engineering Fellow puts experiential learning into practice

Robert Philpot’s love of engineering started at a young age. As a boy, he enjoyed constructing items with Legos, letting his imagination run wild. He was also blessed with the ability to understand mathematical concepts easily. Those interests led...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2023
Evan Thomas

Engineering major wants to help shape new program

The combination of pursuing his dream of playing college baseball and helping to shape a new engineering major program is what initially attracted Evan Thomas to 51³Ô¹Ï. The Class of 2025 member, who enjoys putting on a pair of s...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2022