Featured Stories

Cheers to Love!
Saint Francis alumni Kyle and Megan (Diagostino) Sovine found love post-college after a chance March meeting. They returned to campus to tie the knot last fall at the Oratory of St. Francis.

French Football Frenzy
Never one to turn down a challenge, Sean Boswell (BS ’18) kept his football fire burning longer than he ever expected.

Trying to Do Some Good in Life
After discovering medical mission work at Saint Francis, Jasmin Hoot (BSN ’23) plans to continue finding ways to help those who are most in need.

Cinderella Story
Jennifer Garrison (BSN ’06) makes the most of her life as a nurse, a committed volunteer and a pageant winner—with a never-ending desire to lift others up.

A Call to Dance
The pay can be low and the hours long, but Martine Bartley (BA ’20) finds fulfillment in her professional dance career. She draws inspiration from her fellow dancers and their tight-knit community.

A New Chapter
Saint Francis readies for presidential transition in July. Dr. Lance Richey will become president emeritus as Sister Maria Gemma begins her tenure as president.

On the Rise
Jay Segal (BS ’21, MBA ’22) decided higher education was his calling and he wasted no time making the most of his opportunities.

Born to be a Doctor
From an early age, Dr. Claire (Jackson) Burgardt (AAS ’00) felt called to pursue a career in medicine and make a difference as a surgeon.

The Right Call
Until he became a referee, Alexis Da Silva didn’t always appreciate those who maintain order on the soccer pitch. He sees things differently now as a professional referee.