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"A Blessing to One Another" is an interactive experience that allows visitors to follow in John Paul II's footsteps from his childhood to his role as head of the world's largest church. The exhibit, on display in the Franco Library and Learning Center on the University campus, is divided into four major sections, reflecting the four periods in the Pope's life. Free admission and parking. The exhibit is handicapped accessible. For more information contact by phone: (610) 790-2880 or e-mail: blessing.exhibit@alvernia.edu.





Alvernia University is pleased to announce its participation in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program effective August 1, 2009. The program will allow qualified veterans of the U.S. Armed Services to earn an Alvernia degree at no cost to them.
Read MoreJerry and Carolyn Holleran, both emeritus trustees of the institution, have decided to give their historic Cedar Hill Farm property to Alvernia University for use as a president’s home and a conference and retreat center. In addition to the home and the 15 acres of land on which it sits, the Hollerans have created a generous endowment to maintain the property and sustain its unique and historic status.
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In the 2009-10 school year the Crusaders will add
Men's and Women's Track and Field to its list of varsity sports
sponsored. Alvernia will train and compete at the on-campus track which
is scheduled for completion this summer.
Alvernia will join fellow Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) schools, Lebanon Valley, Elizabethtown, Misericordia, Albright, Delaware Valley, DeSales, Messiah, and Widener in conference competition next season.
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