University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne Alumni Association

08/19/2026

Join us in celebrating Craig Teetsel, MBA ’18, CPA, CGMA, on his promotion to executive vice president! 👏 We are grateful for his 15 years of dedicated service to the University of Saint Francis and continued commitment to our mission. Thank you, Craig, and congratulations! 🎉

FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The University of Saint Francis has appointed Craig Teetsel, CPA, CGMA, as its executive vice president. Saint Francis President Sister Maria Gemma Salyer, OSF, announced Teetsel’s promotion from his previous position as vice president for business and finance and chief financia...

08/10/2026

Houston, we have a mural! 🎨 🚀 ✨ Alumnus Jose Cruz (‘01) designed an out-of-this-world space for Harding Elementary School.

Artist Jose Cruz presents his mural to the students and staff at Harding Elementary School.

08/05/2026

💙🤍 Want to work for your alma mater? 🤍💙

We’re hiring a Coordinator of Visits and Events in the Office of Admissions!

If you love creating memorable campus experiences and connecting with future Cougars and their families, we’d love to hear from you. 🐾

Join our faith-focused, student-centered community and enjoy these significant benefits.

⚪ 100% tuition waived for an undergraduate or graduate degree for you (after 90 days of employment) or eligible family members (after one year of employment)

⚪ Immediate 3 weeks of vacation, 1 week of sick time off and 19 built-in university holidays

⚪ Generous retirement plan (2% employer gift and 6% match after one year, vested over three years)

📢 Apply today! https://www.sf.edu/job/coordinator-of-visits-and-events/

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08/04/2026

Sr. Maria Gemma Salyer, OSF, will be inaugurated as the 12th president of the University of Saint Francis on Thursday, Sept. 3! 💙🎉

For more information about the inauguration and related events, visit go.sf.edu/inauguration.

08/03/2026

✨🏆 Vote for the University of Saint Francis in the Fort Wayne Readers’ Choice Awards! ✨

💙 Best College
💙 Best Higher Education

🗳️ Cast your vote daily through Aug. 9 👇
go.sf.edu/readers-choice

07/08/2026

🩰 Ten toes down, even when the steps aren’t easy. That shows in 2020 alumna Martine Bartley’s dance career, where passion and discipline carry equal weight.

The pay can be low and the hours long, but Martine Bartley (BA ’20) finds fulfillment in her professional dance career. She draws inspiration from her fellow dancers and their tight-knit community.

07/07/2026

Not all Cinderella stories need a glass slipper. But maybe a tiara, and an incredible dress. 🩵👑👗

Jennifer Garrison (BSN ’06), who recently finished her year reign as “Mrs. Indiana American,” helps provide prom dresses and accessories to more than 2,000 high school girls through FWMS Alliance "Cinderella" Dress Day.

Jennifer Garrison (BSN ’06) makes the most of her life as a nurse, a committed volunteer and a pageant winner—with a never-ending desire to lift others up.

07/06/2026

Slow down? Not Greg Vick! Teacher, coach, broadcaster, runner and author Greg (MSE ’75) has spent a lifetime taking on new challenges. He plans to keep moving forward while trusting God at every turn.

Greg Vick (MSE ’75) plans to keep mastering skills, running forward and trusting God at every turn.

07/02/2026

Saint Francis Football standout Sean Boswell (BS ’18) proves passion doesn’t end after graduation. 💪 🏈

🇫🇷 His talent took him to France, tallying 47 touchdown catches and 4,463 receiving yards over a multiyear career with the Grizzlys Catalans.

Never one to turn down a challenge, Sean Boswell (BS ’18) kept his football fire burning longer than he ever expected.

07/01/2026

After serving Saint Francis in multiple leadership roles, most recently as executive vice president, Sr. Maria Gemma Salyer, OSF begins her new role today as president. We look forward to her continued dedication to our mission and to the students we serve. Please join us in wishing her congratulations as she leads the University of Saint Francis into its next exciting chapter!

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will act.” Psalm 37:5 (NABRE)

President’s Welcome Thank you for your interest in Saint Francis. As a Catholic institution, we are committed to helping students encounter the heart and mind of Jesus Christ as they grow intellectually, professionally and spiritually. I invite you to learn more about our Mission Statement and cor...