Current News
Current News
Israeli May Freed (21) sat shoulder-to-shoulder with Palestinians Amira Said (22) and Fairooz Abadi (21) to discuss what it has been like to live in war-torn Israel and Palestine.
Kathleen V. Davis, Ph.D., has been elected to the post of Commissioner for the University of Continuing Education Association (UCEA).
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 4 p.m. Bernardine Franciscan Conference Center
Alvernia has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, with Distinction, by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Announced today, the Honor Roll recognition comes from the highest levels of the federal government, for the university’s commitment to service and civic engagement on campus and in our nation.
Framed for a crime he didn't commit, Shujaa Graham was proven innocent and exonerated after five years in prison.
Pakistani-American political writer Rob Asghar visited Alvernia on Feb. 16 to offer insight into the steadily increasing tension between the Muslim people and other religions.
A group of Alvernia students and staff members attended a showing of the critically acclaimed Cirque Dreams: Illumination on Wednesday, February 17.
Alvernia is mourning the loss of one of its greatest leaders, Sister M. Pacelli Staskiel, OSF.
Alvernia Dean and theology professor Dr. Kevin Godfrey will become the Executive Director of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) effective July 1.
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.