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Alvernia September Media Advisory
Alvernia University aims to serve as a resource for media. Below is a list of Alvernia's sights and sounds, faculty expert perspectives and other timely happenings throughout September/early October. Upcoming Sights & Sounds 9/11 Remembrances ...
Sep 3, 2026, 9:45am EDT
Alvernia's Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Programs Receive ABET Accreditation
Alvernia University's Bachelor of Science programs in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a nonprofit, ISO 9001-certified quality assurance organization. Through th...
Aug 26, 2026, 9:37am EDT
Alvernia greets record class with weekend of welcome
Alvernia University welcomes its record incoming class of first-year and transfer students with a weekend of new student orientation events that began Friday and continues into the first week of classes. The weekend began at check-in at the brand-n...
Aug 21, 2026, 7:11pm EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY | Alvernia University Move-In Day (8/21) & Orientation Day of Service (8/22)
Please confirm your attendance or if you need photo/video sent to your news desk with Sarah Matarella. Email: sarah.matarella@alvernia.edu or Call/Text: 610-750-0080 WHAT: Alvernia University will welcome its largest incoming class in university hi...
Aug 20, 2026, 3:13pm EDT
Alvernia Monthly Media Advisory: Move-In, Orientation Day of Service, Faculty Experts & More
Alvernia University aims to serve as a resource for media. Below is a list of Alvernia's sights and sounds, faculty expert perspectives, and other timely happenings throughout August. Upcoming Sights & Sounds Move-In Events: Move-In Day for First...
Aug 11, 2026, 3:07pm EDT
Alvernia University to welcome record incoming class this fall
Alvernia University will welcome the largest class in university history this fall, with enrollment currently sitting at over 575 first-year and transfer students. The incoming class breaks the 2022 record of 563 first-year and transfer students. This ...
Aug 7, 2026, 12:14pm EDT
State awards Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program (RACP) support for Alvernia's American House
Alvernia University receives $750,000 in Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to support the renovation of the historic American House, marking Phase III of the Reading CollegeTowne initiative. The award was among four p...
Jul 16, 2026, 4:43pm EDT
Central Penn. Business Journal, Lehigh Valley Business name Alvernia Senior Leader to Most Influential Leaders List
CONTACT: Suzanne Fischer-Huettner EMAIL: cpbjevents@bridgetowermedia.com Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business have named Alvernia University Chief Enrollment and Strategic Communications Officer, Gaetan, T. Giannini, Ed.D., a r...
Jul 16, 2026, 7:30am EDT
Alvernia students develop patent-pending nursing education technology, win regional business plan competition
Three Alvernia University mechanical engineering students turned an idea born in the classroom into an award-winning healthcare innovation, securing both a provisional patent and first place in the collegiate division of the 24th Annual tecBRIDGE Busin...
Jul 15, 2026, 10:27am EDT
Leadership Boot Camp Participants Ring Closing Bell at New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) welcomed executives and guests of Alvernia University and Customers Bancorp, Inc. on Friday, June 26, 2026, to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and free enterprise as the founders of the Never Ever Ever Give U...
Jun 29, 2026, 12:03pm EDT