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The 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Impact
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'Giving-back seed' sprouts into lifelong pursuit helping others
For as long as she can remember, helping others has been part of her life, said Kacie Walters '25.The Bachelor of Social Work grad was certainly influenced by her mother’s helping heart. The family’s matriarch introduced Walters and her siblings t...
Alumnus gives back to give others an opportunity
When Jeff Bush ’79 committed to making a seven-figure gift to his alma mater — the largest planned gift in 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 66-year history — in early 2025, his decision was inspired by his experience as a first-generation college student and a strong d...
Proud 17³Ô¹ÏÍø grad becomes proud 17³Ô¹ÏÍø dad
Gov. Mifflin School District Assistant Superintendent Erin J. Anderson ’98, M.Ed. ’05, credits 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and its professors for leading him on the path to success, a path his daughter now treads.Earning a bachelor’s degree in education and a Master...
Alum aims to run marathons on seven continents over seven days
Starting this weekend, Conor Delaney '07 will travel nearly 28,000 miles in the air over a seven-day period, touching down on each of the world's continents.Oh, and he'll also travel 183 miles by foot during that same period.Delaney will participa...