Talented pitcher and dedicated student, Tim DiRusso, Digital Communication ‘2025, faced tough setbacks after multiple injuries that sidelined his time on the baseball field. For many, that would’ve been enough to hit pause. But Tim kept going shifting focus, staying locked in on the work, and finding another way forward through digital media.

Throughout the Digital Communications program, Tim leaned into content creation, strategy, and production building skills in video, podcasting, and social media while earning certifications in platforms used by real professionals. Time spent in the university’s media labs and podcast studio gave him the chance to create from scratch and build a portfolio that speaks louder than grades ever could.

Even while dealing with rehab, pain, and the frustration that comes with being sidelined, the work didn’t stop. That kind of persistence says more than any highlight reel ever could.

Now, as graduation hits, Tim DiRusso leaves GMercyU ready for what’s next someone who knows how to keep moving when plans change, and how to create value in the digital space no matter the circumstance.