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.
Alvernia's Student Government Association honors over 60 students for leadership
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Over 60 students present research at HECBC conference
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Julia Beaven Named MAC Women's Ice Hockey Senior Scholar-Athlete
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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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Header School of Business Students Compete in the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge
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Alvernia University Announces Fall 2023 Dean's List
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38 Alvernia Resident Assistants Complete 207 Programs
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Junior communications major lands internship of a lifetime in Thailand
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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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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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