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.

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Episodes

Tuesday Mar 21, 2023

After serving as the Director of Student Life on our Gaming campus for 7 years, Brian has returned to Steubenville to work with his good friend Fr. Dave as Director of Presidential Relations.  Does a Marketing degree prepare you for Youth Ministry?  Why is Austria like a microwave?  Is Mel Gibson's daughter really visiting campus?  We have questions, and Brian Kissinger has the answers on this episode of Legends From the Hill.

Tuesday Mar 07, 2023

Catherine (Recznik) Sullivan graduated with her BSN in 2010 and MSN in 2012.  She has gone on to receive many nursing certificates and is now playing a critical role in the ongoing development of our Nursing program as the Department's Chair.  Hear about how she lives out her lifelong passion for healthcare and education - both on campus and in the annual medical mission trip to Ecuador!

Legend 29: Mark Hanrahan ’04

Tuesday Feb 21, 2023

Tuesday Feb 21, 2023

Mark Hanrahan graduated in 2004 with his degree in Business Management - and a minor in Theology.  Find out what made him walk away from a football scholarship to attend Franciscan University and the impact that had on his life.  Mark currently serves as our Dean of Admissions, recruiting and admitting the next generation of Legends from this hill!

Tuesday Jan 31, 2023

Sarah (Hull) Hough graduated in 2017 with a degree in Political Science.  After a brief stint with Admissions, she accepted the role of Director of Student Success.  Sarah's responsibilities include working with students from every department and background, walking with them through the transition to college life and beyond.

Tuesday Jan 17, 2023

Sarah (Schriner) Salamida '18 joins us to share about her student athlete experience and how NCAA athletics benefit individual students and the campus at large.  Sarah just completed her 3rd year as Franciscan's Women's Soccer Coach by taking the team to the Conference Finals and being awarded PAC Coach of the Year.

Legend 26: Annie Booth ’14

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022

Welcome to Season 2 of Legends From the Hill!  In this season, we will hear from alumni who have come back to campus to work as faculty or staff; they will share about their specific departments and what is happening on campus now.
 
Annie Booth graduated from Franciscan University in 2014 with a degree in History and a minor in Legal Studies.  She went on to a master's degree in Criminology from Texas A&M University Kingsville and her Juris Doctor from The Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University.  In 2019 Annie returned to her roots and joined the University's Title IX Office.  Today she shares about her student experience and her important work on campus with students and staff. 
 
Tune in to hear from Annie - and a surprise special guest host!
 
For more information on the Title IX office visit: https://safety.franciscan.edu/title-ix/
 
For a historical review of campus security and updates over the years visit: https://en.calameo.com/read/000056854432da6943f72?page=1

Tuesday Nov 15, 2022

Jackie Schabold completed a Theology degree with a minor in Chemistry in 2011.  Not only does this hospital pharmacist work 70-hour weeks (!), her community service earned her the Outstanding Young Alumni Award in 2019.  How does she do it?

Legend 24: Mary Krolicki ’18

Tuesday Nov 01, 2022

Tuesday Nov 01, 2022

After completing her degrees in Business Management and Spanish, Mary Krolicki '18 is now the RD for the Karthause at our Austrian campus.  How does a Spanish major move to a German-speaking country?  Find out on this episode of Legends from the Hill.

Tuesday Oct 18, 2022

Hope (Batchelder) and Justin Schneir '99 have many gifts and talents that they are sharing with the world.  Hear about their music, their business ventures, and a unique scholarship they have created for students.  Would you go without your phone for tuition money?

Legend 22: Anna Carter ’09

Tuesday Oct 04, 2022

Tuesday Oct 04, 2022

Anna Carter graduated in 2009 with a degree in Theology and Catechetics.  She shares about her rich student experience at Franciscan and about her ministry, Eden Invitation, a movement providing support and resources for young adult Catholics experiencing same-sex desires or gender discordance.  edeninvitation.com

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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.

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