Sheila Colihan Inducted Into Honor Society at Alvernia University

2013 May 16

Sheila Colihan, a resident of Ashland, Pa., was named a member of the university's chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society in spring 2013. Colihan a graduate of Cardinal Brennan Jr-Sr High is a Nursing-Completion major at Alvernia.

Alpha Sigma Lambda is the premier national honor society for nontraditional adult students. Its aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. For the nontraditional student, the society stands as an inspiration for continuing scholastic growth, and is a builder of pride through recognition. To this day Alpha Sigma Lambda is not only the oldest, but also the largest chapter- based honor society for full and part-time students.

ALVERNIA is a fast growing Franciscan university, grounded in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, that combines diverse academic opportunities with personal attention and an unmatched commitment to community service. Situated on a scenic 121-acre suburban campus in historic Berks County, Pa., the university supports a rigorous and caring learning community that is home to more than 3,000 students.