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 The roots that were to become Alvernia University were planted in 1926 when
the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis established a
Teacher’s Seminarium for the education of the Sisters. Thirty-two
years later, in 1958, the institution was expanded into a four-year liberal
arts college.
Since that time, the College has grown in both educational opportunities
and enrollment. Beginning as a college for the Bernardine Sisters, Alvernia
soon opened its doors to female students from the laity; the first male
students were enrolled in 1971. Alvernia’s student population has
grown from 23 freshmen and eight sophomores in 1958 to a current enrollment
of over 2750 students men and women. Alvernia University received
its charter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1960. Alvernia grants
Associate Degrees, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of
Social Work, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, five Masters degrees
(MA, MBA, MED, MSOT, MA-Community Counseling) and a recently added PhD program in leadership.
A more extensive four
part history of Alvernia University is also available.
Updated:
December 15, 2006
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