Success Stories

Success Stories

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ Impact

Discover how ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ University 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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Sherrin Smith '25 Around the Den Podcast

Communication major fosters passion for podcasting to benefit student body

Through experiential learning, ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ students like senior communications major Sherrin Smith '25 discover their passions and turn what they love into success and personal fulfillment — helping them make a positive difference in the world and th...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2026
Brandon Danz, Ph.D.

Alum helping to shape the future of higher education in Pennsylvania

ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ University alumnus Brandon Danz, Ph.D., is making significant strides in the world of higher education. Recently nominated by Governor Josh Shapiro and unanimously confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate, Dr. Danz now serves on the Pen...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2026
Physician Associate volunteer work

Physician Associate faculty making difference with volunteer work in Philadelphia

ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies program is about to welcome its first cohort, but two of its faculty members have already been making a difference in the region.Stephanie Pillai, MPAS, MS, PA-C, Director of Outr...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2026
Alexandria Crouthamel 4 Under 40 winner

Founder of all-female law firm lives to 'pay it forward'

Alexandra Crouthamel '15 transitioned from a Catholic high school environment to ÌÇÐÄvlog¶ÌÊÓÆµ University nearly seamlessly, a move that was intentional on her part. The fact that it just so happened to be one of the only local, intimately sized univer...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026