Legends From The Hill

Legend 30: Catherine (Recznik) Sullivan ’10, MSN ’12

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

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!

Legend 28: Sarah (Hull) Hough ’17

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.

Legend 27: Sarah (Schriner) Salamida ’18

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

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

Legend 25: Jackie Schabold ’11

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

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.

Legend 23: Hope (Batchelder) and Justin Schneir ’99

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

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

Legend 21: Major Andrew Matwijec ’10

Major Andrew Matwijec began his Army career in the ROTC program on campus.  His study of theology and philosophy laid the foundation for his service and leadership.  Taking advantage of the travel opportunities provided by his career, Major Matwijec has become an award-winning travel and landscape photographer.  See his work here at his official photo site.