Current News
Current News
In a time when many are cutting back, Alvernia University has invested in the Schuylkill County area, with a new 10,400 square foot facility in the Cressona Mall. A news conference and ribbon cutting was held Thursday, Nov.12, at 11 a.m., followed by tours of the facility.
Alvernia duo Spencer Stober, Ph.D., and Donna Yarri Ph.D., discussed their new book, God, Science, and Designer Genes: An Exploration of Emerging Technologies as part of the 2009 Literary Festival—Life Between the Pages—to a packed crowd today.
Alvernia University hosted its annual President’s Dinner, Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:00 p.m., to honor organizations and individuals who have made a significant impact on Alvernia and its surrounding community. This year’s recipients were Paul R. Roedel (Franciscan Award), Berks Women in Crisis (Pro Urbe Award), and Mary’s Home/Mary’s Shelter (Pro Urbe Award).
Alvernia's MBA Executive Leadership class submits timely emergency services report to the PA Emergency Health Services Council.
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the consequences of excessive and underage drinking affect virtually all college campuses, college communities, and college students, whether they choose to drink or not. This week at Alvernia, students and staff did something about it.
"Judicial Ethics & Leadership: A Conversation with Berks County Judges" will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
The First Annual Founders Day Lecture will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
The first incoming class of Alvernia University was welcomed to their new home by seasoned faculty, staff, and fellow students this weekend. More than 330 new freshman and 122 new transfer students spent the weekend meeting professors, finding classrooms, and learning their way around campus this weekend.
Alvernia University is set to bring two popular degree completion programs to Sunbury, Pa. Classes will begin this fall. An Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 6.
Facts & Figures
- History: Established as a private four-year liberal arts college in 1958, Alvernia celebrated its 50th year by being awarded university status in 2008.
- Heritage: Founded by the Bernardine Sisters, a Catholic religious order, the university embraces the Franciscan core values of service, humility, collegiality, contemplation and peacemaking.
- Motto: “To Learn, To Love, To Serve”
- Campus: The main campus in Reading is 121 acres, with two satellite campuses in Philadelphia and Pottsville (Schuylkill County).
- Location: Our residential campus is situated three miles from center-city Reading, in the scenic Blue Mountain area of Eastern Pennsylvania.
- Enrollment: 2,800 students attend Alvernia including 1,420 traditional undergraduates, 600 continuing education students, and 780 graduate students. Over 77% of first-year students live on campus.
- Faculty: Among Alvernia professors, almost two-thirds hold the highest degree in their field. The student-to faculty ratio is 13:1.
- Athletics: NCAA Division III, new member of the Commonwealth Conference of the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation and member of Eastern College Athletic Conference, 9 men’s and 10 women’s intercollegiate sports.