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Alvernia University launched the CollegeTowne initiative in Reading in late 2019. The concept featured three objectives:
- Changing how the university operates and grows
- Affecting the surrounding community and spurring economic development
- Helping Alvernia get noticed as an innovative force in higher education
Five years on, Alvernia has completed two phases of Reading CollegeTowne, investing $43 million into the City of Reading by purchasing and renovating the John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne, a 250,000-square-foot living and learning facility at 401 Penn Street. The university also opened Pottsville CollegeTowne in downtown Pottsville in January 2023. Phase III will include the renovation of the American House at Reading CollegeTowne, which will include a state-of-the-art community-based health center in partnership with Berks Community Health Center. The university will also add additional business incubator space for the O’Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship and retail space.
CollegeTowne initiative fuels regional expansion
Alvernia's forward-thinking initiative spurs development in downtown Reading and Pottsville.
John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne
The John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne showcases Alvernia’s student-centric approach to learning.
American House at Reading CollegeTowne
The American House at Reading CollegeTowne is part of Alvernia’s downtown Reading footprint.
Pottsville CollegeTowne
Pottsville CollegeTowne boasts high-tech academic and community space.
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