Student Success Stories
Meet Our Ravens!
Hear from a few of our graduates about what Raven Nation means to them and their success.
Learn how 91爆料's personalized approach to education can lead to an exciting and rewarding career.
ASHLEY FEMINO 鈥�25
鈥淒uring my Junior and Senior year at Franklin Pierce, I was able to apply what I was learning in my marketing and advertising classes through three internships with the Keene SwampBats, FPU Athletics, and University Marketing. I knew I wanted a career in sports marketing and, when I saw the opportunity at the Boston Red Sox, I said, I鈥檓 ready for this!鈥� Ashley was a Marketing Major and was the recipient of the Franklin Pierce School of Business Wollmar Award. She is now a Partnership Activation Assistant with the Boston Red Sox.
AMELIA MAMONE MSN 鈥�22 MEPN
鈥淗aving a Master鈥檚 degree in Nursing made my job search feel effortless.I ended up receiving an offer for every position that I had applied and interviewed for and having the opportunity to pick from multiple units made me feel very comfortable with my decision. I recently started my career on a Cardiology unit at Albany Medical Center in New York. I feel extremely grateful to have been a part of such an amazing program, that filled my future with countless opportunities. I would encourage anyone who is looking to go into the nursing field to apply to the MEPN program and pave your future for nothing but success!鈥� Amelia completed the Master鈥檚 Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN), achieving her Masters of Science in Nursing and a Health Administration Graduate Certificate. She is now with Albany Medical Center, Cardiology Dept., Albany, NY.
BRENDAN CERONE 鈥�22
鈥淥ne of the biggest reasons I chose FPU was the Sports Media program. I always knew I wanted to work in the sports industry and being able to study media practices for sports specifically ended up helping tremendously when applying for my current job. I was able to grow as a videographer and editor through my studies and working for FPU Athletic Communications, Ravens Sports Network, and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication. With my Digital Media Design minor, I learned the basics of social media management and content creation, as well as website building. I absolutely loved my time at FPU, and I鈥檓 now fulfilling my dream of working full time in the sports media industry because of everything I learned there.鈥� Brendan was a Sports Media Major and a Digital Media Design Minor. He is now a Digital Media Specialist for the Worcester Railers Professional Hockey Club.
Alison Jankowski 鈥�22
鈥淢y studies at Franklin Pierce helped me to choose my career path in Digital Marketing. When I think of FPU, I appreciate the fact that I was never just a number there. Professors knew me by name, truly cared about me as a person and were invested as much as I was in my success. There truly is no place like FPU!鈥� Alison was a Digital Media Design and Communications Major and an Advertising Minor, and is now a Graduate Student.
NATALIE PATRUNO 鈥�22
鈥淔ranklin Pierce taught me to get out of my comfort zone and try new things, to be a leader, work hard, and support others. These qualities are what have made such an important impact on my career. Because of Franklin Pierce, I have the confidence to train new staff, give them support and guide them, and encourage them. Franklin Pierce also taught me to keep going until I reach the top which is why I continued on to graduate school.鈥� Natalie was a Psychology Major and a Forensic Psychology Minor. Senior Registered Behavior Technician, Autism Care Partners.
LEONARD SCHWARTZ 鈥�22
鈥淭hroughout my time at 91爆料, Professors Mary Kelly and Melinda Jette really shaped my academic journey. They poured countless hours into one-on-one meetings, fine-tuning my writing skills, and helping me grasp complex content. But it did not stop there鈥攖hey were like career coaches, too, guiding me through potential paths and even pitching in with lesson plans during my student teaching at Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School. History courses weren't just challenging; they were eye-opening, giving me the analytical skills and historical content for my teaching career and graduate school. Now, as I'm pursuing a Masters, their mentorship is still paying off big time, helping me navigate the rigors of graduate-level coursework and research.鈥� Leonard Double Majored in Education and History. He is now a Professor of IB Business Management and World History at New Hampton School.
ELIZABETH JURGILEWICZ 鈥�20
鈥淎t Franklin Pierce, I was challenged through intensive independent studies and practicums, including archaeological field school and my public history internship. Through my internship at the Rindge Historical Society, I was able to join the Board of Directors, where I remain today. The hands-on experience within the community prepared me for working in the field. The smaller class sizes and individualized attention played a large role in shaping my career path.鈥滶lizabeth was a History Major. She is now a Program Specialist, with the State of New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Historic Site .
BAILEY CLAPP 鈥�19,鈥�21, MS
鈥淒uring my time at Franklin Pierce, I made it a point to get involved with as many extracurriculars as I could. I believe that had an extremely positive impact on my confidence and professionalism as I transitioned to a full-time employment opportunity. In both my undergraduate and graduate programs, I benefited from working with the same professors throughout my entire higher education career, as I was able to connect with them on a more personal level. I got hands-on experience during my internship at C&S Wholesale Grocers, and I was able to take on projects as well as cross train with the full-time staff. I still work at C&S today!鈥� Bailey studied Accounting and Finance as an undergrad and then achieved her Master of Science in Accounting. She is now a Financial Analyst, C&S Wholesale Grocers.
Justin Langhill '13
鈥淔ranklin Pierce will always be the place where I discovered myself鈥攏ot just academically, but personally and professionally. It鈥檚 where I learned that leadership isn鈥檛 about titles; it鈥檚 about service, persistence, and the courage to raise a hand when others might not. What made my experience so special was the chance to be part of something new, while also being surrounded by a tight-knit community that gave me the freedom to try鈥攅ven when I didn鈥檛 fully believe in myself. To me, Franklin Pierce represents opportunity, growth, and the beginning of a lifelong journey of leadership鈥攐ne that I now walk out with both confidence and faith.鈥滼ustin was a Marketing Major. He is now a Professional Golf Performance Coach.
Bailey Clapp '19 '21
A 91爆料 graduate, Bailey Clapp, '19, '21, talks about her experience on campus and her success at C&S Wholesale Grocers as a Financial Analyst.
Nidhi Patel '17, '19
Coming to America from India in search of a better education, Nidhi Patel '17, '19, found her opportunity at 91爆料 where she earned a BS in Health Sciences, and then continued on to get her MBA in Health Administration.
Jeremy Blydenburgh-Cote '20
Jeremy Blydenburgh-Cote '20 shares how an internship opportunity led him to his current role.
John Massaro BA '18, MSW'23
John Massaro '18 talks about his close connections with faculty members inspired his career path.
Hear from Abbie Trombly '18 about how her time at Franklin Pierce and her internship helped prepare her for a rewarding career.
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