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.
Alvernia University Class of 2017 Graduates
The Alvernia University Class of 2017 earned associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees this May. Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement ceremonies were held May 13.

Graduation -
2017 Jun 14
Alvernia Students Volunteer for MLK Day of Service
Alvernia students volunteered in the City of Reading for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, January 2017.

Community Service -
2017 May 16
Alvernia Students Named to Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
Hard-working Alvernia University students were named to the Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society this semester.

Honor Society -
2017 May 16
Alvernia Students Named to Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society
Hard-working Alvernia University students were named to the Sigma Tau Delta honor society this semester.

Honor Society -
2017 May 16
Alvernia Students Named to St. Thomas More Honor Society
Hard-working Alvernia University students were named to the St. Thomas More honor society in 2017.

Honor Society -
2017 May 16
Alvernia Students Named to Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society
Hard-working Alvernia University students were named to the Pi Lambda Theta honor society this year.

Honor Society -
2017 May 16
Alvernia Students Inducted into Beta Kappa Chi Honor Society
Hard-working Alvernia University students were named members of the Beta Kappa Chi honor society this semester.

Honor Society -
2017 May 16
Alvernia Students Inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society
Hard-working Alvernia University students were inducted into the Alpha Phi Sigma honor society this year.

Honor Society -
2017 May 16
Alvernia Students Named to Phi Alpha Honor Society
Hard-working Alvernia University students were named members of the Phi Alpha honor society this semester.

Honor Society -
2017 May 16
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.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2017 May 11

Students Recognized by Italian Heritage Council
The Italian Heritage Council has recognized four Alvernia students for earning the Italian Heritage Council Award for 2016-2017. This award recognizes scholars in the Italian Language courses who achieved academic excellence.

Achievement (Other) -
2017 May 5
Students Earn Awards from Alvernia University
Top students and faculty at Alvernia University received awards at a formal Honors Convocation ceremony, Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Academic Award -
2017 Apr 25
Students Earn Awards from Alvernia's School of Graduate & Adult Education
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.

Academic Award -
2017 Apr 25
Students Earn Awards from Alvernia's College of Professional Programs
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.

Academic Award -
2017 Apr 25
Students Earn Awards from Alvernia's College of Arts & Sciences
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.

Academic Award -
2017 Apr 24
Alvernia Business Students Participate in PBL Conference
Eight Alvernia students brought home several awards from the Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 46th Annual State Leadership Conference in Harrisburg this spring.

Who's Who -
2017 Apr 20
Alvernia students win business challenge
Alvernia business entrepreneur students won first place in the 2017 Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce New Business Idea Competition.

Student Competition -
2017 Apr 11
Alvernia Students Lobby for Aid in Harrisburg
Twenty Alvernia students will meet with Harrisburg lawmakers this April as part of AICUP's Student Aid Advocacy Day. The students will lobby for legislative support of private institutions in higher education.

Who's Who -
2017 Apr 3
Alvernia's Got Talent! Announces 2017 Winners
Alvernia University has announced its top three winners in the 2017 Alvernia's Got Talent competition. First and second place finishers will move on to compete in the regional BerkS' Got Talent competition on April 11.

Student Competition -
2017 Mar 24
Alvernia Students Present at Sigma Tau Delta Convention
Alvernia students, led by Communication Department Chair Beth DeMeo, are presenting roundtable discussions and original work at the 2017 Sigma Tau Delta International English Society Convention in Louisville, Ky.

Who's Who -
2017 Mar 24
Ashley Tomlinson Named Newman Civic Fellow
Alvernia University student Ashley Tomlinson, of Mountville, Pa., has been named a 2017 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact for her work in service leadership.

Who's Who -
2017 Apr 3
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.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
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.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2017 Mar 20
Students Attend Psychological Conference
Nine Alvernia students are attending the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) Conference this spring. Additionally, two are presenting original SURF research at the event.

Who's Who -
2017 Mar 17
Resident Assistants named at Alvernia Univesity
Resident Assistants (RAs) at Alvernia University have been named for the 2016-17 academic year. RAs are academically successful students, committed to the core values of university, who help build strong and healthy residential communities.

Residence Life -
2017 Mar 15
Alvernia Students Compete on Men's Volleyball Team
Alvernia students named members of the university's inaugural Men's Volleyball team in spring 2017.

Sports -
2017 Mar 13
Alvernia Students Compete on Women's Track Team
Alvernia students named members of the university's women's outdoor track team in spring 2017.

Sports -
2017 Mar 13
Alvernia Students Compete on Women's Lacrosse Team
Alvernia students named members of the university's women's lacrosse team in spring 2017.

Sports -
2017 Mar 13
Alvernia Students Compete on Softball Team
Alvernia students named members of the university's softball team in spring 2017.

Sports -
2017 Mar 13
Alvernia Students Compete on Men's Lacrosse Team
Alvernia students named members of the university's lacrosse team in spring 2017.

Sports -
2017 Mar 13