Alvernia University

Students volunteered for Alvernia University's South Reading Youth Initiative (SRYI) program last semester. The program aims to promote continued education, mentoring and support for healthy choices in children who live or go to school in the South Reading area.

In-between classes and college activities, students volunteered for Alvernia University's "Alvernia READS" program last semester. The program is dedicated to promoting childhood literacy and improving academic achievement for underprivileged children.

Alvernia students volunteered to help local middle school students navigate the world of science exploration during a week-long camp at the university.

College students volunteered their time for two 10-day long South Reading Youth "Creativity Camps" this summer at Alvernia University.

Alvernia doctoral student Sean Cullen & MBA student Nicole Kantor co-authored a paper titled "Celebrities as Nature-Centered Leaders." The paper was accepted for presentation by the Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association. Kantor will offer a presentation at the 25th annual meeting of the group in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 6, 2014.

The following students have been named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester.

Three students earned Graduation Awards for Excellence in Service from the Holleran Center for Community Engagement, by completing more than 300 hours of community service as Alvernia students.

Twenty nine Alvernia students earned Excellence in Service Awards from the Holleran Center for Community Engagement, by completing more than 100 hours of community service in the last year.

Graduating senior, Brandi Loga, earned the Holleran Center Community Engagement Award from the Holleran Center for Community Engagement, by completing more than 500 hours of community service as an Alvernia student.

Alvernia students have been elected to serve on the university's Student Government Association for 2014-15.

Hard-working Alvernia University students were inducted into the Beta Kappa Chi honor society this semester.

Alvernia undergraduate students earn Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Social Work degrees this May.

Alvernia students in the School of Graduate and Adult Education earn Master of Arts, Master in Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership degrees this May.

Sara Marie Soto from Birdsboro, Pa., is earning an Associate of Science degree in Business from Alvernia University.

Alvernia student-athletes, the Crusaders, compete on 9 mens' and 11 women's intercollegiate, NCAA Division III teams.

Peer Mentors are high-achieving, upper-division students who act as guides and additional resources for first year students, as they adjust to college life and academic expectations.

Meredith Beavers is President of Alvernia University's Campus Activities Board.

Alvernia students served on the university's Student Government Association for 2013-14.

Hard-working Alvernia University students were inducted into academic honor societies this year.

Alvernia junior Taylor L. Flemming was awarded the first "Emma Yoh Memorial Scholarship" during a ceremony on main campus. The scholarship remembers long-time education faculty member Emma Yoh.

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

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

Students continuing to work towards degrees at Alvernia University received awards at 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.

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.

At age 25, Eric Sears has already served his country well. The Marine veteran who served four years and one deployment to Afghanistan is now back home in Pennsylvania, a junior majoring in sport management at Alvernia University. But this spring break, he is not following his classmates to the beach. Instead, he is spending it on a hospital bed, donating stem cells to save the life of a fellow veteran with leukemia -- one he will likely never meet.

The following local residents are spending Spring Break working to make a difference in Camden, N.J., Reading, Pa., and the Dominican Republic, through Alvernia University 'Alternative Break' programs:

The following local students have been awarded scholarships to attend Alvernia University this fall:

The following local residents served as volunteers for Alvernia University's South Reading Youth Initiative (SRYI) program last semester. The program aims to promote continued education, mentoring and support for healthy choices in children who live or go to school in the South Reading area.