Alvernia University

Over 70 Alvernia University students received academic, service and experiential learning excellence awards at the 2024 Honors Convocation Award Ceremony. The awards were presented by Senior Vice President and Provost, Leamor Kahanov, Ed.D. as well as faculty and staff representatives from the College of Business, Communication and Leadership; the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences; the College of Health Sciences; the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics; and the University. "Each of you is valued for your unique talents, and your contributions to our community are what makes it so unique. Your success was no easy accomplishment, and we can certainly appreciate the balancing act," said Alvernia University President, Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. "From your lectures in the classroom, experiments in the labs and research and study groups in the libraries to your experiential learning experiences through service-learning, clinicals and internships, there is no doubt that your plates were full. But most of you also balanced your busy lives outside of work, from athletics, clubs, and service work, to holding a part-time or full-time job and even raising a family. It is this mix that makes all of your achievements that much more extraordinary."

103 Alvernia University students received academic, service and experiential learning excellence awards at the 2024 Honors Convocation Award Ceremony. The awards were presented by Senior Vice President and Provost, Leamor Kahanov, Ed.D. as well as faculty and staff representatives from the College of Business, Communication and Leadership; the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences; the College of Health Sciences; the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics; and the University. "Each of you is valued for your unique talents, and your contributions to our community are what makes it so unique. Your success was no easy accomplishment, and we can certainly appreciate the balancing act," said Alvernia University President, Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. "From your lectures in the classroom, experiments in the labs and research and study groups in the libraries to your experiential learning experiences through service-learning, clinicals and internships, there is no doubt that your plates were full. But most of you also balanced your busy lives outside of work, from athletics, clubs, and service work, to holding a part-time or full-time job and even raising a family. It is this mix that makes all of your achievements that much more extraordinary."

In January, Master of Athletic Training (MSAT) students attended the annual Eastern Athletic Trainers Association (EATA) Conference in Connecticut to interact and immerse themselves in the world of athletic training. The conference provides firsthand exposure to the dynamic field of athletic training to athletic trainers and students across the Northeast. "At this conference, the students were exposed to a variety of presentations, workshops, and networking events with other athletic trainers and athletic training students," said Assistant Professor of Athletic Training & Coordinator of Clinical Education, Ashley Grey, DAT, LAT, ATC. "Our Alvernia students not only presented their case study research posters but also participated in the Student Quiz Bowl! One of our students, Ashley Anders, was awarded a scholarship by the district, which was based off her academic accomplishments and service to the profession."

79 Alvernia University student leaders received academic, service and experiential learning excellence awards at the 2023 Honors Convocation Award Ceremony. The awards are presented by President-Elect Dr. Glynis A. Fitzgerald on behalf of the College of Business, Communication and Leadership; the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences; the College of Health Sciences; the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics; and the University. "Your success was no easy accomplishment, and we can certainly appreciate the balancing act: From your lectures in the classroom, experiments in the labs and research and study groups in the libraries to your experiential learning experiences through service-learning, clinicals and internships, there is no doubt that your plates were full. But most of you also balanced your busy lives outside of work. From athletics, clubs and service work, to holding a part-time or full-time job and even raising a family. It is this mix that makes all of your achievements, that much more extraordinary and we look forward to continuing the celebration of your achievements at commencement and the events leading up to it," said Alvernia University President-Elect, Dr. Glynis A. Fitzgerald.

Michael Ferrara and Kennedy Waterson were presented with a scholarship at Alvernia University's annual Criminal Justice Dinner. Ferrara and Waterson gathered with fellow students in the criminal justice program, faculty, and staff at the dinner to accept their awards. "[Ferrara] was chosen for the Professor Edgar J. Hartung Emeritus Award because of his passion to serve others in the community through law enforcement coupled with his excellent academics," said Rosemary McFee, instructor of criminal justice. "[Ferrara's] goal is to serve as a law enforcement officer and we have no doubt that he will attain that goal as he will be an asset to any department." Ferrara explained that his passion for criminal justice developed throughout his time at Alvernia. He also discovered the variety of plausible career paths criminal justice can provide. Ferrara shared that regardless of the path you take as a criminal justice major, the ubiquitous goal is typically to "make the world a safer place for everyone." "I'm beyond happy to receive this award," said Ferrara. "The more I hear about Professor Hartung and how much he impacted this school and its criminal justice program, the more I appreciate this award. It really feels like an honor." The Larrie Thomas Scholarship was created by Alvernia alumnus Nicholas Donohue '03. Donohue was inspired by how Larrie's kindness and good spirit affected those around her and thus, created the Larrie Summer Thomas Scholarship to keep her memory alive and to honor her tenacious, yet loving spirit that represents those who enter into the Criminal Justice field. "Kennedy is a double major (criminal justice and political science with a Pre-Law minor and has an impressive GPA of 3.96," said Dr. Malgorzata Zuber, assistant professor of criminal justice. "Overall, she is very engaged on campus life, and makes most of Alvernia's experience while still being a high-performing student in her major." Waterson is in Alvernia's Honors Program, represented Alvernia at the university's debut mock trial tournament, presented her scholarly research at the ASC conference in Atlanta, as well as serves as president of Alvernia's Criminal Justice Association, vice president of the Political Science Club, and as a tutor. "I am grateful to have been chosen as the recipient of the Larrie Summer Thomas Scholarship. Larrie's story is extremely motivating and encompasses the tenacity every individual should aspire to have," said Waterson. She explained that her biggest takeaway from being a criminal justice student at Alvernia is the ability to build close relationships with her peers and professors. She highlighted that the small class sizes promoted enhanced learning and facilitated her understanding of other students' perspectives.

Alvernia students received academic excellence awards at the 2022 Honors Convocation. The awards are presented by the College of Business, Communication and Leadership; the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences; the College of Health Sciences; the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics; and the University.

The Student Scholar Athlete Awards were given to 51 students at the 2022 Honors Convocation. These student athletes were awarded for their ability to maintain exceptional academic standing while upholding Alvernia's Athletics Vision Statement, which strives to attract a population of students who will succeed both academically and athletically.

75 student-athletes were represented for winter sports, and 139 spring student-athletes earned the honor. A total of 3,851 student-athletes were recognized across the MAC, while 708 earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) during the spring semester. The winter and spring academic honor rolls are comprised of student-athletes who competed in a varsity level sport during the winter and spring seasons and registered a spring term/semester GPA of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher. For winter sports, Women's Indoor Track and Field led the way with 17 honorees, including six students with a 4.00 GPA, and Men's Indoor Track and Field followed with 15 honorees. Women's Basketball was third with 14 honorees, including four 4.00 GPAs. Women's Ice Hockey, who concluded its first season in February, finished with 12 honor roll honorees, including three 4.00 GPAs. Wrestling, also competing in its first season, finished with 11 honorees, including three 4.00's. Men's Basketball rounded out winter sports with six honor roll honorees. For spring sports, Baseball led the way with 26 honorees, including two 4.00 GPAs. Women's Lacrosse finished in second with 19 honorees, including three 4.00's. Women's Indoor Track and Field led the way with 17 honorees, including six students with a 4.00 GPA. Softball finished with 16 honorees, including one 4.00 GPA. Men's Indoor Track and Field followed with 15 honorees, and Women's Tennis finished with 11 honorees, including one 4.00. Both Men's Volleyball and Men's Lacrosse finished with nine honorees, with one 4.00 for Men's Lacrosse and three 4.00's for Men's Volleyball. All seven members of the Women's Golf team achieved honor roll status, and six members of the Men's Golf team were honored. Men's Tennis rounded out the winter sports with four honorees. Across all winter and spring sports, 36 Alvernia student-athletes achieved a 4.00 GPA. They are indicated below with an asterisk next to their name.

Fifteen students were officially corded as graduating members of the Alvernia Honors Program. The Honors Program provides co-curricular activities, service opportunities, and intellectual and social support, adding significant dimensions to the student's academic program.

A total of 82 student-athletes represented Alvernia University on the 2019 Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Fall Academic Honor Roll, as announced on Friday by MAC Executive Director Ken Andrews. A total of 1,588 student-athletes were recognized across the MAC for their achievements in the classroom. The MAC Academic Honor Roll is comprised of student-athletes who compete in a varsity level sport and registered a semester GPA of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher. Women's Soccer led the way for Alvernia with 19 representatives, four of which earned a 4.00 GPA. Field Hockey was second with 16 representatives, including five athletes with a 4.00 GPA. Men's Soccer finished right behind field hockey with 15 student-athletes on the honor roll, including one individual with a 4.00 GPA. Football finished with 12 student-athletes represented, including two with a 4.00 GPA. Women's Volleyball finished with nine individuals. Women's Cross Country had seven representatives, including two with a 4.00 GPA, and men's cross country finished with four representatives. Across all sports, 14 Alvernia student-athletes achieved a 4.00 GPA this semester.

Student Ambassadors have been named at Alvernia University for the 2019-2020 academic year. Ambassadors actively participate in campus events, generate student involvement and serve as a network for other activities and organizations on campus. The program is highly competitive and requires interested students to submit an essay, two letters of recommendation and complete professional interviews.

Alvernia University held it's annual Honors Convocation on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the Physical Education Center. Ceremony speakers included longtime Alvernia President Thomas F. Flynn and 2019 Senior Scholar Hayley Haggerty. Visit Alvernia.edu for a full list of award recipients.

Top students and faculty at Alvernia University were recognized for outstanding academics and service work this spring, at a formal Honors Convocation ceremony.

Top students and faculty at Alvernia University received awards at a formal Honors Convocation ceremony, Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Top students and faculty at Alvernia University received awards from the School of Graduate & Adult Education at a formal Honors Convocation ceremony, Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Top students and faculty at Alvernia University received awards from the College of Professional Programs at a formal Honors Convocation ceremony, Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Top students and faculty at Alvernia University received awards from the College of Arts & Sciences at a formal Honors Convocation ceremony, Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Alvernia business student Michalene Berg received Delta Mu Delta's Regional outstanding student of business award.

Top Alvernia University students received awards for their hard work at the annual Honors Convocation on Sunday, April 17, 2016.

Sixty three Alvernia University student-athletes were named to the MAC Fall 2015 Academic Honor Roll, announced in January by Executive Director Ken Andrews and the Middle Atlantic Conference. The academic honor roll is comprised of student-athletes who earned a 3.2 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) while competing on varsity level athletic teams.

Emily Reed, Akron, Pa., has been named a 2016 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. A junior studying social work at Alvernia University, Reed is highly involved in service through the university's Holleran Center for Community Engagement.

Top Alvernia University students received awards for their hard work at the annual Honors Convocation on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

Representing "the next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders" Alvernia student Robert Waller has been named a Newman Civic Fellow for 2015.

Several first year students at Alvernia are honored for top research papers and posters, presented at the annual Research Symposium.

The Middle Atlantic Conference honored 41 student-athletes from Alvernia University on its Fall 2014 Academic Honor Roll.

Students continuing to work towards degrees at Alvernia University received awards at the annual Honors Convocation on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

With Commencement less than a month away, graduate students at Alvernia University received awards during the annual Honors Convocation on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

With Commencement less than a month away, graduating seniors at Alvernia University received awards during the annual Honors Convocation on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Junior psychology major Kevin Shainline has been named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. Newman Civic Fellow Awards honor inspiring college student leaders who have demonstrated their investment in finding solutions to the challenges that face our communities throughout the country.