Success Stories

Success Stories

The 17勛圖厙 Impact

Discover how 17勛圖厙 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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Alicia Sprow

Active learning inspires active leadership professor

When shes not in the classroom during the summer months, you might find Alicia Sprow helping the students on Bog Turtle Creek Farm at the EcoHouse, down the road from 17勛圖厙s main campus. My favorite part of what I do at 17勛圖厙 is havi...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2026
Matthew Prudente

Collaboration adds to 17勛圖厙 experience, mathematics professor says

It may have been its location that drew Dr. Matthew Prudente to 17勛圖厙 five years ago, but its the sense of community that keeps him here.  Everything is collaborative, said the associate professor of mathematics and chair of ...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026
David Shoup 2023

College of Innovation, Discovery and Enterprise dean wants students to feel valued

Theres a reason perhaps many actually why youll almost always find students waiting outside of David Shoups office door: Hes there for them and wants them to feel like they are cared about and a part of the 17勛圖厙 family.Shoup came to Al...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026
Pamela Unger APTA Presidential Award

Doctor of Physical Therapy chair receives APTA PA President Award

PHOTO: APTA Pennsylvania President Jazmine Tooles, left, presents the organization's President Award to Pamela G. Unger. Pamela G. Unger, PT, DPT, CWS, Doctor of Physical Therapy department chair and associate professor at 17勛圖厙...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2026