β€œWhen I look back, I am so grateful for my professors and mentors at FUS that guided and empowered me during my time in undergrad to dig deep and challenge myself.”
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Brittney Buchanan ’21Social Work

“Now that I am in the classroom, I enjoy learning from the other teachers in my district, and I find value in collaborating with my colleagues on activities and projects.”
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Elizabeth AtkinsMiddle Childhood Education

“The practical lessons from my classes and internships equipped me to collaborate and ultimately serve others during times of need.”
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Mary Grace Federline ’22Social Work

“My time at Franciscan University Social Work Program provided me with concrete roots, values, and practices that continue to guide me when serving my patients on a daily basis.”
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Dominique Cognetti ’20Social Work

β€œI find being a social worker in the school setting to be rewarding through building relationships with students and being able to use psychoeducation to teach students and their parents healthy coping skills.”
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Kassidy Kobilsek ’21Social Work

“The social work program at Franciscan University benefitted me both academically and spiritually, challenging my personal knowledge and ability to love as both a professional in the modern world and a contemporary disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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Emmanuel Gonzalez ’22Social Work, MA Catechetics and Evangelization

Working in law enforcement in the U.S. Navy gave Crystal Boyd the chance to serve others, igniting a passion for public service that she lives out every day.
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Crystal Boyd ’15 MSN ’20Nursing

Serving the Lord is a mission Houston, Texas, residents Mark and Katie Hartfiel embrace with joy.
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Mark ’05 and Katie (Lockwood ’05) HartfielTheology and Finance

β€œThe dynamic relationships I had with my professors and fellow educators have stayed with me even after years since graduation.”
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Marissa KilianEarly Childhood and Special Education

“While at Franciscan, I was blessed to be able to co-author a faith and fellowship curriculum for elementary school girls as well as to present this curriculum at multiple professional conferences.”
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Cassie KasbergMiddle Childhood Math & Social Studies & Intervention Specialist