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"I #CelebrateGannon for its amazing opportunities that the school offers students, such as being able to work at the Super Bowl!” -Jordyn Seidler, ‘27

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"I #CelebrateGannon for its outstanding occupational therapy program and the amazing memories I made as part of the Gannon Cross Country team!” -Elissa Sheel, ‘25, '26M

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“As a Sport Business major, I was interested in the program at GU knowing that Erie and the surrounding major cities have great connections and internship opportunities. I also loved that Gannon's size would allow me to make strong connections with both faculty and students.” - Noah Oros '25

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“Being a Golden Knight means showing dedication, compassion, and resilience. It represents the hard work, long nights of studying, and growth we’ve experienced throughout our time at Gannon,” - Jheniya Jones '25.

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"I celebrate Gannon University’s Fraternity and Sorority Life because of all the endless

opportunities it has provided. Not only has GUFSL fostered so many of my friendships

on campus, but it has also allowed me to become more involved and give back within

the Erie community." -Meghan Rea '26

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"I #CelebrateGannon because of the great opportunities Gannon has brought me. I have had the chance to work with people from various fields to gain unique experience. Those opportunities really helped me to build who I am today." -Mei Miyatake '25

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"I #CelebrateGannon for campus ministry because of the sense of belonging that it has made me feel. Campus ministry has helped me deepen my faith while also building lifelong friendships with the students and faculty that surround me." -Zachary Wurzer '28

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"I #CelebrateGannon for introducing engagement and lifelong friendships. Through clubs, sororities, roommates, sports, etc. Whatever it may be, there is always friendship included!” -Bella Pucillo ’28

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"I celebrate Gannon Fraternity and Sorority Life because it has given me so many amazing friendships and leadership opportunities that I will forever cherish. GUFSL has allowed me to grow as an individual by being a part of something bigger than myself and having an entire community to lean on. I will always hold the memories I have experienced as a part of this organization so close to my heart!"-Julia Wonsettler '25

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"I’ve been blessed with the gift of faith by knowing those from Gannon Campus Ministry who have loved me. They helped me to come to know who the person of Jesus Christ is, and how to live as a Christian. Because of them, I am now a baptized Catholic who wants to spread the love of God I have received at Gannon, to everyone." -Daniel Grabowski '24

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“Being a Golden Knight is to believe that possibilities are endless. Believe in yourself and anything can be accomplished.” - Brianna '25

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"I celebrate Gannon for all of the opportunities that are always right in front of me, particularly the opportunity of being an RA. Becoming an RA and working with Residence Life has helped me thrive within and outside the campus community along with build amazing connections. Making those connections has helped me create long lasting friendships and an even stronger feeling of home at Gannon!" -Mally Mourton, '27

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"Throughout my college experience, I have been fortunate enough to be mentored by a diverse group of professors, campus ministry leaders, and other individuals who have guided me in different aspects of my life. I have found a home with many of these individuals, as I am able to confide in them at any moment of my life. These mentors each have helped me to grow both intellectually and personally, offering insight into how I can contribute meaningfully to my community." - Elsa Lieb '26

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“Why do I celebrate Gannon? Getting to live with these ladies was one of the most amazing experiences!” Hope-Anne Justka '09

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Natalee (Junker) Cardy ’20 is #CelebratingGannon because Gannon brought her amazing lifelong friends—like this one!

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"I celebrate Gannon because it is where I met my husband and so many lifelong friends!" -Jennifer (Gillis) McGee '02

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Jen McGee - Celebrating meeting her husband

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"Gannon gave me some of the very best friendships and led me to a job and career that I wouldn’t have without GU!" -Steffani Stauffer '15

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"I celebrate service at Gannon because it is so important to give back to the community. I think everyone should always help those who are either less fortunate or who could just use some help. I want to help anyone I can to make the community a better place for all those living in it." - Kaitlyn Pellegrino '26

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"I #CelebrateGannon for the Residence Life community and my fellow Resident Assistants! Becoming an RA was one of the best opportunities in my time at Gannon as I have been able to connect with so many incredible people and build friendships that will last a lifetime. Joining the Residence Life community has allowed me to cross paths with countless people outside of my typical circle, that I may not have met otherwise. I have met so many amazing people who have walked alongside me serving as mentors, supporters, and family!" -Courtney king, '26

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"I #CelebrateGannon for the sense of community that being a resident assistant has given me. As an RA, I have the opportunity to connect with others and cultivate meaningful relationships. The Office of Residence Life team is like a family. We inspire one another to embrace new challenges and create a positive environment for our residents to live in and thrive." -Kenady Oates, '28

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"Being a part of ResLife truly changed my entire Gannon experience for the better. It has brought me so many of my best and lovely relationships, with both other RAs and residents. With each year, my staff team has been filled of amazing people who I have had the amazing privilege of working with and forming strong relationships with that still hold true today! I have even had the immense pleasure to watch 4 of my past residents become RAs as well. Through my first year of having so many amazing people to look up to and learn from, to now my second year as an RA being able to mentor others, I truly have gained many irreplaceable relationships." - Abby Trainor, '27

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"I #CelebrateGannon for the amazing community it has blessed me with. I've established lifelong friendships in ORL, GUFSL, Campus Ministry, and within my major. Gannon has given me the opportunity to not just a part of these communities, but be a leader within them." -Luke Paskey, '28

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"Being a part of Residence Life has given me the opportunity to give back to the community in one of the most meaningful ways. As an RA, I have been able to serve as a bridge between Gannon and residents to create a supportive and welcoming environment. Residence Life has also helped me build my professional and personal skills that will allow me to succeed in the future, and I will always be grateful for this experience." - Ricky Gomez-McDonald, '27

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"I celebrate Gannon for its leadership opportunities because of all the growth it has provided me. Serving as a Resident Assistant as well as a Transition Guide has allowed me to strengthen my leadership abilities. Through these roles, I have also built many meaningful connections within the campus community. This has allowed Gannon to be my true home away from home." -Joel Butler, '28

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"Gannon is not just a university, it is a place of endless possibilities. They continue to offer students their unwavering support, and has allowed me to grow into an active member within my community, giving me opportunities to lead others in a variety of positions and titles. Gannon's physician assistant program has prepared me to become the best physician assistant I can be. Gannon has proven time and time again, that their students and professors are not just people, but they are family. Gannon will forever be my home, and I cannot be prouder to represent it. Go Knights!!" - Emily Lemmon '25

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"At Gannon I celebrate Faith as it has given me an outlook and reassurance in life as I continue my journey academically. Faith is a huge part of my life and Gannon has been able to allow me to reconnect and grow/develop within my own faith." - Genna Terry '26

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"Campus Ministry has provided a spiritual home for me at Gannon where I have met some of my best friends! I love working as a student intern and leading the Discipleship CLG, where we have the opportunity to journey together on our own Road to Emmaus!" -Timothy Haklar '27

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I celebrate Gannon because it is incredibly rewarding to witness students grow not only through academic learning in the classroom but also through real-world experiences beyond it. Seeing their confidence, skills, and passions develop over time reminds me of the lasting impact education and a supportive community can have on shaping their future.

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"I #CelebrateGannon because Gannon University is where I met the love of my life and the person I consider to be my soulmate. I was born in raised in Southern California and moved across the country to Erie Pennsylvania for college at Gannon University. Gannon University is filled with so much love and friendship that I truly feel that never in a million years would I have met the person I plan to spend the rest of my life with if I did not take that leap of faith and go where I felt like I belonged. I will always #CelebrateGannon for bringing me closer to the person that I never knew I was meant to be with." -Regan von Richter '22

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"I celebrate Gannon because of the various opportunities Gannon provides for students to be leaders on campus. I am a student leader and these leadership experiences have helped shape my life as a student and equipped me with transferrable skills I need to be successful. I am grateful for the opportunity to transform my fellow students and be transformed through peer relationships and professional connections." -Gloria Ogbuka '25