OpEd Articles
Dr. Thomas F. Flynn, Alvernia President from 2005-2019, regularly wrote opinion pieces about topics important to society and culture. These pieces appeared in a range of regional and national media outlets ranging from the Reading Eagle and Morning Call to the Philadelphia Inquirer and Inside Higher Education.
President Flynn OpEd archives:
"Local Interfaith Pilgrims Experience the 'Spirituality of Place"
Community Vigil & Prayer Service
College president discusses campus reaction to troubles in Catholic church
Bishop Alfred Schlert Has Issued a Statement on Immigration
Free speech & inclusivity at colleges and beyond
Higher education budget unfair; misguided
Making America great through knowledge, love and respect
A wish for civility & charity in 2016
Valuing Veterans in our community
Balancing act: faith & american campuses
Values for political transformation
Colleges must change, innovate to stay relevant
Lessons from Penn State offer a moral wake-up call
Liberal arts education provides work skills, life values