Hannah Asbury receives Real World Experience Award

2016 Sep 22

Hannah Asbury of Chambersburg, Pa., is one of 10 Alvernia students among the first class of Real World Experience Award recipients this fall. A junior studying Biochemistry at Alvernia, Asbury will use award funds for a biochemical research project studying neural pathways in frogs.

The new awards are provided through the university's Real-World Experience program, geared to expand students' access to experiential learning opportunities in all academic areas.

Students applying for Real World Experience Awards receive up to $2,000 to support participation in a variety of opportunities, including Alvernia's Washington Center program, undergraduate research, studying abroad, distance internships, alternative break experiences and service-learning. Importantly, the awards will not reduce the amount of any financial aid students already receive.