Legends From The Hill
In Season 5, we look forward to hearing from alumni across the globe who are serving as members of our Alumni Board. We will learn about their strong desires to serve the FUS alumni community and to give back to their alma mater, while being entertained by some of their fondest memories as students at the University.
Episodes

Tuesday May 19, 2026
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Nicole, a new member of the Alumni Board and the Regional Chapter Leader for our Southern California alumni chapter, joins us this month to remind us of the gentle ways that God guides us step by step on our journey to Him.
She so desperately wants to invite a greater sense of Catholic community in her region and encourages you to reach out to get connected by emailing her at nicolemaldo6@gmail.com.
Listen to more Legends from the Hill: Alumni Podcast episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Tuesday May 05, 2026
Tuesday May 05, 2026
Leah, a new member of the Alumni Board and the Regional Chapter Leader for our Dallas alumni chapter, joins us this month to re-ignite our excitement for community and connection, specifically with the unique community that exists within the Franciscan University family.
With great stories from her time as a student and employee at the University, she helps us reminisce on those moments that made Franciscan so impactful in our formational years.
Connect with Leah by emailing her at lpeisert@stannparish.org.
Listen to more Legends from the Hill: Alumni Podcast episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Peter Burds ’08, a new member of the Alumni Board, joins us on Legends from the Hill to remind us of the beauty of the community we experienced during our time on campus.
He encourages us to continue to build that community for ourselves by remaining connected to one another as brothers and sisters in Christ, and by offering mentorship and support to those who cross our paths.
You can connect with Pete through NET’s website.
Listen to more Legends from the Hill: Alumni Podcast episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
From her freshman year to the present day, Education major Stacey (Gannon ’99) Persichetti has loved her career in the classroom.
As a new member of the Alumni Board and a Regional Chapter Leader for Atlanta, she invites you to the numerous activities offered to the alumni community across the country! Tune in to find out how close she came to attending a different University and what her household’s hidden talent is…
Connect with Stacey by emailing her at jsmjpersichetti@gmail.com.
Listen to more Legends from the Hill: Alumni Podcast episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Sometimes one time through Steubenville just isn't enough. After her time as a student, and after her time as a full-time staff member in the Conference Office, Kristi (McClintock '05) Scheerbaum now consults for the University's Catechetical Institute and runs the Discipleship Quads program. Join us on Legends from the Hill to hear Kristi encourage us to take ownership of the growth of our spiritual lives and to lean into opportunities to create wholesome communities. To learn more about Discipleship Quads, visit www.dquads.com. Kristi welcomes connections via email at discipleship@franciscan.edu.
Listen to more Legends from the Hill: Alumni Podcast episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
Jason Negri, a seasoned member of the Alumni Board who leads a life so busy that there isn’t much time for “free-time”, joins us on Legends from the Hill to emphasize the importance of familial connections, likening the Franciscan Alumni community to a family, speaking from his experience as one of our previous Alumni Directors.
Connect with Jason by emailing him at jasonnegri@gmail.com.
Listen to more Legends from the Hill: Alumni Podcast episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Kevin, a new member of the Alumni Board (YES, we’ve got lots of new members this year!), joins us on Legends from the Hill to remind us of the importance of community and networking for wholesome growth: professionally, personally, and spiritually. His desire as a member of our Board is to broaden and strengthen the alumni community, and he invites you to join him in his efforts.
Connect with Kevin by emailing him at kevschmiesing@gmail.com.

Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Nick Wagner ’05 is a new member of the Alumni Board and the Regional Chapter Leader for our Cleveland alumni chapter. He invites us to build Franciscan community for ourselves by participating in the events offered to alumni through regional chapters and attending annual on-campus events.
Connect with Nick by emailing him at nm3w@yahoo.com or meeting up with him at the next Cleveland area event for University alumni, families, and friends.
Listen to more Alumni stories here.

Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Eric, Franciscan’s director of Missionary Outreach and a new member of our Alumni Board, shares beautiful stories of how the Holy Spirit has led him to a new encounter with Christ. He also invites his fellow alumni to support the ministry of Franciscan University’s student-led mission trips.
Connect with Eric at eheckman@franciscan.edu or 740-284-5007 to share your story about mission work.
Listen to more Alumni stories here.

Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Lindsey, a new member of the Alumni Board and the Regional Chapter Leader for our Rhode Island alumni chapter, joins us this month to inspire us to pray and lean on community for the sake of continued growth: personally, professionally, and (most importantly) spiritually. She also shares great memories of her time at Franciscan and of the best ice cream she has ever tasted!
Listen to more Legends from the Hill: Alumni Podcast episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Legends From The Hill
In celebration of the 75th Jubilee of the University, alumni throughout the 75 years will share their candid stories of life on campus and the impact of the university on their life. Join us every 2 weeks as we hear legends from the hill.




