$callingPage.getChild("link").text Catch up on the latest news of Alvernia University. en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:36 CDT Cascade Server http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/06/news-brown0617.html Renowned oncology surgeon Dr. Michael T. Brown came to Alvernia for an MBA to learn how to effectively manage an organization. He left with much more than a degree, having discovered the true meaning of leadership and the rewards of using life-saving skills to help those most in need. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/06/news-brown0617.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/06/news-leadershipberks0613.html Alvernia's Leadership Berks program is dedicated to developing, supporting, and connecting community leaders in Berks County. View a video showcasing what the experience was like for the Class of 2013. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/06/news-leadershipberks0613.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/06/news-leongeiger0610.html A week after graduating from Alvernia, Leon I. Geiger '13 took the Oath of Office as a commissioned officer, second lieutenant. Administering the Oath was Col. Deborah L. Geiger, Alvernia class of 1983. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/06/news-leongeiger0610.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/06/news-getreal0603.html Real-world, experiential learning is giving college students the types of know-how employers are looking for, and students the skills and training they’ll need to succeed. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/06/news-getreal0603.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/05/news-krow0520.html Headed to Disney this summer? Alvernia alumna, Jennifer Krow '03, M'11, is living out a dream — working for Disney. Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/05/news-krow0520.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/05/news-weitzmanaward0514.html The Rabbi Alan G. Weitzman award is given annually to an outstanding individual who, though a selfless life of service to others (especially senior citizens), has helped to make the community a better place. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/05/news-weitzmanaward0514.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/05/news-mccc0513.html Alvernia University has joined Montgomery County Community College’s University Center initiative, becoming the first partner to offer nursing and healthcare science degree programs at the Pottstown location. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/05/news-mccc0513.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/05/news-graduation0513.html The spring class of 2013 crossed the stage to receive their diplomas on May 11, 2013, in the Sovereign Center. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/05/news-graduation0513.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/05/news-homelessness0510.html After two years of research, Grad student Robin Carter presented her "Five-Year Strategic Plan to Reduce, Prevent, and End Homelessness in Berks County" to the Berks Coalition to End Homelessness. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/05/news-homelessness0510.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/05/news-transculturalnursing0509.html Alvernia University freshman nursing student Rixye Melendez knows first-hand the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/05/news-transculturalnursing0509.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/04/news-honorsconvocation0429.html More than 600 people attended the 2013 Honors Convocation ceremony at Alvernia University on Sunday, April 21, 2013. Awards were given by undergraduate academic departments and adult education. Major university awards were also conferred. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/04/news-honorsconvocation0429.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/04/news-shainline0426.html For Heather Shainline '12, an AmeriCorps Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA), loving the children she works with comes as second nature. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/04/news-shainline0426.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/04/news-earthday0422.html More than 200 Alvernia students, faculty, and staff worked to create a natural buffer along the Tulpehocken Creek for 2013 Earth Day of Service. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/04/news-earthday0422.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/04/news-leap0410.html National initiative shows economic value of a liberal arts education Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/04/news-leap0410.html http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/04/news-mikemmiller0409.html As his son commits to playing basketball at Alvernia, the Reading Eagle takes a look at Coach Mike Miller's winning battle with cancer. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:00:00 CDT http://www.alvernia.edu/news/2013/04/news-mikemmiller0409.html