Alumni Videos

In Their Own Words

The value of a University of Saint Francis education is in the numbers. In the last survey of our graduates, 94 percent reported being employed or pursuing another degree. Of those 94 percent, 85 percent reported employment in a field relating to their major.

Amber Warnick, Communications Major

A producer/director at PBS-39, Amber describes how Saint Francis’ curriculum, professors, and internship prepared her for the demands of her profession.

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Jason Beer, English Major

Jason relates how, after changing majors three times, he got hooked on English literature, was inspired by a Saint Francis professor, and became a teacher himself.

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John Gensic, Chemistry Major

John credits his Saint Francis liberal arts education and hands-on lab experiences with making him the versatile, effective teacher he is today.

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Dani Kiefer, Art Major

Dani feels her success as a working artist is enhanced by her Saint Francis liberal arts education, which enables her to connect with people on many different levels.

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Eric Romary, Music Technology Major

Citing his Saint Francis opportunities, Eric describes meeting a famous photojournalist, doing sound editing on a full-length film, and working on a documentary in New York.

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Bret Winegarter, Mathematics Major

Bret explains what he learned from his Saint Francis football and academic experiences, noting that his coaches and professors were always there for him.

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Justin Hoover, Environmental Science Major

Unique internships allowed Justin to experience every job in his field as an undergraduate, providing endless opportunities for what he could do after he graduated.

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Nadzara Sakinovic, Elementary Education Major

At Saint Francis, Nadzara valued being treated as an individual with her own story and was encouraged by her professors’ belief in her. She has carried those principles into her career as a teacher.

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Mike GeRue, Nursing and Masters of Nursing Administration Major

The skills and knowledge Mike gained at Saint Francis provided the foundation and background that led to his career as the senior vice president for a large healthcare services provider.