Founded in 1958, Alvernia University is a Catholic comprehensive university known for its mission-driven, community-engaged education that prepares students for high-impact, high-earning careers. Its SOLAR culture of care supports student success across eastern Pennsylvania through flexible program offerings, including an online presence, and strong partnerships.
(see more)Founded in 1958, Alvernia University is a Catholic comprehensive university known for its mission-driven, community-engaged education that prepares students for high-impact, high-earning careers. Its SOLAR culture of care supports student success across eastern Pennsylvania through flexible program offerings, including an online presence, and strong partnerships.
Students Perform in Sounds of the Season Concert
Directed by Kurt Schneiderhan (band) and Jennifer Michalik (chorus), Alvernia University students performed a full slate of musical offerings for the Sounds of the Season concert, Dec. 9, 2017.

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2017 Dec 13
Students Perform in Spring Concert
Members of Alvernia University's Chorus and Concert Band performed a spring concert in Francis Hall Theater, Sat., May 5.

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2018 Jul 9
Students Perform "The Christians" for Alvernia University Theatre
Students starred in a fall 2017 Alvernia University production of "The Christians" in November.

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2017 Nov 15
Alvernia Students Selected for Collegiate Choral Festival
Four Alvernia University students have been selected to participate in the 2017 Pennsylvania Collegiate Choral Association Festival in Selinsgrove, Pa., Nov. 9-11.

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2017 Nov 10
Students Perform in Spring Concert
Members of Alvernia University's Chorus and Concert Band performed a spring concert in Francis Hall Theater, Sat., May 6.

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2017 May 11
Students Perform in Sounds of the Season Concert
Directed by James Seidel, Alvernia University students performed several songs for the Sounds of the Season concert, Dec. 3, 2016.

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2017 Mar 20
Students Perform in Sounds of the Season Chorus
Directed by Jennifer Michalik, Alvernia University students performed several songs for the Sounds of the Season concert, Dec. 3, 2016.

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2017 Mar 20
Two Alvernia Students Earn Spots in PA Intercollegiate Band
Alvernia students Samual Dieffenbach and Margaret Hansson have been accepted to the 70th Anniversary Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band, performing February 10-12 at Grove City College.

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2017 Feb 16
Chiara Marone Presents "Unrequited"
Theatre major Chiara Marone presented "Unrequited," as her senior capstone project, in Francis Hall Theater, Feb. 2-4.

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2017 Mar 8
Alvernia Students Earn Placement in Competitive Choral Festival
Eight Alvernia students earned placement and participated in the Pennsylvania Collegiate Chorus Association Festival held Nov. 4-5 at Susquehanna University.

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2016 Dec 8
Students Perform "A Streetcar Named Desire" for Alvernia University Theatre
Members of the Alvernia University Theatre group starred in a spring 2016 production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" in April.

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2016 Apr 27

Alvernia Students Earn Placement in Competitive Choral Festival
Four Alvernia students earned placement and participated in the Pennsylvania Collegiate Chorus Association Festival held Oct. 29-31 at Susquehanna University.

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2015 Nov 10
Students perform in Alvernia Christmas Concert
Nearly 50 students performed for Alvernia University's 2014 Christmas Concert this December.

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2014 Dec 10
Two Alvernia Students Earn Spots in PA Intercollegiate Band
Alvernia students Brianna Whitton and Matt Qualio have been accepted into the 68th Annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band, performing March 7-9, 2015 at Bloomsburg University.

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2014 Dec 17
Alvernia Theatre Takes the Stage
Students join the cast of three plays offered by Alvernia Theatre for the fall of 2014, and several are recognized for outstanding performances by representatives of the American College Theatre Festival, sponsored by the Kennedy Center.

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2014 Dec 9

Alvernia Students Earn Placement in Competitive Choral Festival
Six Alvernia students earned placement and participated in the Pennsylvania Collegiate Chorus Association Festival held Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at East Stroudsburg University.

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2014 Nov 13
Alvernia Theatre Students Perform "What Mighty Magic!"
Alvernia Theatre presented a premiere production of "What Mighty Magic!" this spring. The play was created by Alvernia senior James Feeney.

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2014 Apr 22

Alvernia student wins Berks' Got Talent
Alvernia student Chiara Marone beat out competition from each of the five Berks County colleges to win the annual Berks' Got Talent competition.

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2014 Apr 15
Local Students Performing In Joint Production of "King Lear" at Alvernia University and Albright College
Alvernia Theatre and Albright College's Domino Players are presenting a joint production of the classic "King Lear," performed at both colleges beginning April 4, 2013. The following local residents will perform in the play:

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2013 Mar 22
Local students performed in "Beggar on Horseback" for Alvernia University Theatre
The following local residents performed in the Alvernia University Theatre production of "Beggar on Horseback" in November.

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2012 Nov 26