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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
Alvernia names Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM new Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM, has been named Alvernia University's new Provost and Chief Academic Officer. Wells, who most recently served as Associate Provost, will oversee the University's academic enterprise, Career Development, educational technology,...
May 18, 2026, 12:05pm EDT
Alvernia celebrates record number of 800 graduates during commencement weekend
Alvernia University celebrated a record number of 800 students in the Class of 2026 with a weekend of events, including commencement at the Santander Arena in downtown Reading, Pa., on Saturday morning. The ceremony, which featured a speech from Custo...
May 9, 2026, 4:40pm EDT
Alvernia University Women's Council names Suzanne Cody 2026 Bernardine Legacy Award recipient
Alvernia University's Women's Council will recognize Suzanne Cody as the recipient of the 2026 Bernardine Legacy Award for her exceptional leadership, professional achievement, and steadfast commitment to advancing women and strengthening the community...
May 4, 2026, 12:32pm EDT
Alvernia holds annual Earth Day of Service, ramps up sustainability efforts
Additional Photos can be found Here for Service Projects and Here for the Earth Day Celebration. Alvernia University students, leadership, faculty, and staff participated in the institution's annual Earth Day of Service - one of Alvernia's annual Days...
Apr 27, 2026, 5:02pm EDT