Alvernia University

Alvernia students and faculty volunteer to provide fresh produce for the local community.

Alvernia students spent a week of the 2019 summer break volunteering in Negril, Jamaica, through the university's Alternative Breaks program. During their experience, the students engaged with children while assisting them with their educational and creative skills, painted a school, sorted clothing donations, attended mass and learned about the Franciscan charism. The team also learned information about poverty, environmental sustainability and education in Jamaica. Alvernia's Alternative Break programs organize weekend and week-long service and immersion trips for students to inspire and empower them to lead lives dedicated to serving the underserved, promoting peace and justice and working towards the common good. 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. Located on a scenic 121-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.

Alvernia University had seven students compete in the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. National Conference held in San Antonio, Texas, this summer.

Alvernia students spent a week of the 2019 summer break volunteering at the Bethlehem Farm in Alderson, West Virginia, through the university's Alternative Break program. Students experienced living simply in a prayer community while learning about sustainable practices and working on different projects such as home repair and gardening.

Alvernia students spent a week of the 2019 summer break volunteering in Reading, Pennsylvania, through Alvernia University's Alternative Break program. Along with their staff advisors, the students assisted a diverse group of non-profit organizations that included the Opportunity House, Phoebe Berks, Helping Harvest, Hope Rescue Mission, Mother Veronica Resource Center, St. Joseph's Villa, and Alvernia's very own Bog Turtle Creek Farm.

Alvernia students spent a week of their 2019 summer working to make a difference in Reading, Pa., Alderson, W. Va., and Camden, N.J through the University's Alternative Break programs.

The following students have been named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the spring 2019 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.

More than 700 students earned associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from Alvernia in May. Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement ceremonies were held May 11th.

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 students spent their 2019 spring break working to make a difference in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Tucson, Arizona, and Cuba through Alvernia University's Alternative Break programs.

College students worked with children and adults in San Domingo, Dominican Republic this winter through Alvernia University's Alternative Break programs.

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.

The following students have been named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the fall 2018 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.

Alvernia students spent their 2019 spring break working to make a difference in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Tucson, Arizona, and Cuba through Alvernia University's Alternative Break programs.

Alvernia students are spending their 2019 Spring break working to make a difference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Tucson, Arizona, and Cuba through Alvernia University's Alternative Break programs.

Members of Alvernia University's Chorus and Concert Band performed a spring concert in Francis Hall Theater, Sat., May 5.

The following students have been named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the spring 2018 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.

The Alvernia University Class of 2018 earned associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees this May. Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement ceremonies were held May 12.

The following students participated in the Alvernia Emergency Responders Club at Alvernia University during 2017-18.

The following students participated in the Alvernia Dance Company during 2017-18.

The following students participated in the Education Association at Alvernia University during 2017-18.

The following students participated in Commuter Council at Alvernia University during 2017-18.

The following students participated in the Criminal Justice Association at Alvernia University during 2017-18.

The following students participated in the Circle K club at Alvernia University during 2017-18.

The following students participated in the Change Health Attitudes and Actions Club at Alvernia University during 2017-18.

The following students participated in the Campus Activities Board at Alvernia University during 2017-18.

The following students participated in the Black Student Union and Ethnic Awareness Society at Alvernia University during 2017-18.

The following students participated in the Behavioral Health club at Alvernia University during 2017-18.

The following students participated in the Athletic Training Student Association at Alvernia University in 2017-18.

The following students participated in the Alpha Phi Omega at Alvernia University during 2017-18.