Alvernia University is a thriving comprehensive university that empowers students to become ethical leaders with moral courage, while providing an intellectually challenging environment with real-world learning experiences. Operating on a scenic 191-acre suburban campus in historic Berks County, Pennsylvania, the distinctive Franciscan university of nearly 3,000 students is conveniently located near Philadelphia (60 miles) and within an easy drive of New York, Baltimore and Washington, DC.
(see more)Alvernia University is a thriving comprehensive university that empowers students to become ethical leaders with moral courage, while providing an intellectually challenging environment with real-world learning experiences. Operating on a scenic 191-acre suburban campus in historic Berks County, Pennsylvania, the distinctive Franciscan university of nearly 3,000 students is conveniently located near Philadelphia (60 miles) and within an easy drive of New York, Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Seven Winter Student-Athletes Earn All-Sportsmanship Honors
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Students explore their future industries and meet alums in NYC
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Pura Vida Club writes letters of love to sick children
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Athletic Training Students Attend Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Conference
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38 Alvernia Resident Assistants Complete 207 Programs
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Header School of Business Students Compete in the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge
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MSOT Student Presents Two Posters at National Conference
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Junior communications major lands internship of a lifetime in Thailand
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Alvernia University Announces Fall 2023 Dean's List
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Six Students Attend PAMIC Financial Management Seminar
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MBA Candidate Schneider Earns Delta Mu Delta Scholarship
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Physical Therapy Students Unite Experiential Learning & Advocacy in Capitol Hill
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14 Veterans Graduate in Alvernia University's Class of 2023
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Alvernia University awards over 600 degrees during 2023 commencement ceremonies
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Nearly 70 Students Recognized by Alvernia's Student Government Association
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Social Work Students Inducted into Honor Society
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SHRM Student Chapter
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Peer Tutors named at Alvernia University
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Alvernia honors Resident Assistants
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Tara Engelhardt earns February Student Employee of the Month Honor
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OT students place first in AOTA Student Conclave Knowledge Bowl
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