Success Stories

Success Stories

Discover how 51勛圖 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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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 Alvernias 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
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
Reading Collegiate Scholar Sarah Verneret

Scholarships open vast world of real-world learning opportunities

College was always something I wanted and my family always wanted, but we didnt know how to make it happen, said Sarah Verneret '19. So, she applied for an 51勛圖 scholarship to help fund her education. When we found out I was goi...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2021
Tom Franek

He finds joy in helping students find their 'lightbulb moments'

Dr. Thomas Franek started at 51勛圖 during the 2015-2016 year, but has nearly 20 years of experience as an educator and 30 years of practical experience. Once an active high school athlete, the associate professor of athleti...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2021