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.
Post Grad Year of Service Project Underway at Alvernia
Mikaileigh Baker of Covington, Pa., has begun a new Post Graduate Year of Service project this fall at Alvernia University. Coordinated by the university's Holleran Center for Community and Global Engagement, Baker's project will focus on environmental education in the City of Reading.
Who's Who -
2017 Sep 15
Class of 2021 Enrolls at Alvernia University
The undergraduate Class of 2021 and the MSOT class of 2022 arrived at Alvernia University Aug. 17, and took part in service projects around the City of Reading for Orientation Day of Service Aug. 18.
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2017 Sep 15
Alvernia University Welcomes New Students
Alvernia is proud to welcome new students to its undergraduate population of 3,000 scholars studying more than 50 different majors at the university.
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2017 Sep 15
AmeriCorps*VISTA Community Projects Underway at Alvernia University
Three AmeriCorps*VISTA workers began new one-year community outreach programs through Alvernia University's Holleran Center for Community and Global Engagement this summer.
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2017 Sep 7
Alvernia Students to Pursue S.U.R.F. Research
Student Undergraduate Research Fellows (S.U.R.F.) paired with faculty scholars to research biochemistry, chemistry and psychology projects at Alvernia University during the summer of 2017.
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2017 Aug 31
Upperclassmen Helping First-Year Students Adjust to Alvernia University
Upper class students are serving as Orientation Weekend Leaders and Orientation Assistants during Orientation Weekend this August.
Leadership -
2017 Aug 17
Dean's List Announced at Alvernia University
The following students have been named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the spring 2017 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.
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2017 Jun 19
Alvernia Students Take Part in Alternative Breaks this Spring
Alvernia students are working to make a difference in Camden, N.J. and Tennessee through Alvernia University's Alternative Break program this summer.
Community Service -
2017 Jun 15
Resident Assistants named at Alvernia Univesity
Resident Assistants (RAs) at Alvernia University have been named for the 2017-18 academic year. RAs are academically successful students, committed to the core values of university, who help build strong and healthy residential communities.
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2017 Aug 15
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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 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 Named to Phi Alpha Honor Society
Hard-working Alvernia University students were named members of the Phi Alpha honor society this semester.
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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.
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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.
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2017 May 16
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.
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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.
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2017 Apr 25
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 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.
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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.
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2017 Apr 24
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'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.
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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