Ashley Farence Enrolls at Alvernia University

2016 Sep 22

Ashley Farence of Harrisburg, Pa. has enrolled at Alvernia University, beginning this fall (2016) semester. A graduate of Susquehanna Township High School, Farence is studying Nursing at Alvernia.

Farence's journey began with Orientation Weekend, Aug. 18-21, when freshmen moved into residence halls, said goodbye to parents, and took part in a major university expansion announcement on their very first day. And as freshmen volunteers took part in Orientation Day of Service (Aug. 19), Mayor Wally Scott proclaimed the day to be "Alvernia University Day" in the City of Reading.

ALVERNIA is a thriving university that empowers students through real-world learning to discover their passion for life, while providing the education to turn what they love into lifetimes of career success and personal fulfillment, helping them make the world a better place. Alvernia offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and minors and a range of graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels. As one of only 22 Franciscan institutions in the country, Alvernia's focus on caring for each other, the environment and the community are joined with a challenging educational experience to provide an unparalleled environment to grow, develop and mature as a person and professional.