Success Stories
Discover how 17cÆð²ÝºìÌÒ 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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MSOT standout aims to advance use of 3-D prosthetic hands
As a high school student, Regina Rossi perused occupational therapy programs and 17cÆð²ÝºìÌÒ’s stood out. “When I discovered the school offered a five-year OT program, I was intrigued and when I visited the beautiful campus and spoke to the dedicated...
Community-college transfer thrives at 17cÆð²ÝºìÌÒ before graduating at age 18
Envision entering college as a 16-year-old. Actually, imagine transferring from taking classes at your local community college and living at home during COVID to a school away from home as a full-time student at age 16. That’s what Cora Cox '24 di...
Active learning inspires active leadership professor
When she’s 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 17cÆð²ÝºìÌÒ’s main campus. “My favorite part of what I do at 17cÆð²ÝºìÌÒ is havi...
Adult student's drive — and drives — help her persevere
Yupha Muzyka ‘21, MBA ‘22, a 39-year-old wife and mother of two teenage daughters, grew up in Thailand, moving to Reading when she was 19 after meeting husband Steve during a visit with her sister, who lived in Singapore.She planned to begin colle...