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Giving Opportunities

Alvernia President John R. Loyack Welcome Reception with students
Presidential Hope Fund
To help all students and families in financial need and facing hardships.
CollegeTowne Loyack downtown reading
Reading CollegeTowne
A strategic enabler that will redefine our academic programs and expand our roots in the Reading community.
Alvernia University Philadelphia Center exterior
Bruce Cobb Memorial Scholarship
Support a Philadelphia Center student who displays the tenacity and courage to succeed against all odds.
Francis Hall at sunset
Bryan Dreibelbis Accounting Scholarship
Honors accounting educator Bryan T. Dreibelbis and is awarded to accounting students.
Athletics turf field
Alvernia Athletic Club
Support the Alvernia Athletic Club general fund which supports the department's highest priorities.
Dinner reception
Larrie S. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship remembers Criminal Justice alumna, Larrie Summer Thomas.
Adult Education Student: Jennifer Hack - Criminal Justice Major
Professor Edgard Hartung Emeritus Award
Honors Professor Hartung’s memory and is awarded to a CJ student entering law enforcement.
Alvernia golf
Alvernia University Golf Outing
Proceeds provide financial aid to Alvernia students, as well as the Chris Schlager Endowment to support maintenance and upgrades for athletic facilities.
Reading Scholars celebrate graduation
Reading Collegiate Scholars Program
Collaborative effort to assist Reading students with college readiness and financial support.
Softball players leave field
Alternative Breaks
Students will go to various locations during the year to serve and learn about specific social justice issues.
St. Francis statue overlooking library patio
Boscov Scholars Program
Help committed and hard working students realize their dream of higher education in Berks County.
Francis Hall aerial view
Newcombe Scholarship
Supports mature women students that need financial aid in order to complete their education at Alvernia.
Nursing student with Alvernia patch
Nursing Program
Donations will help support the Alvernia Nursing Department programs.
Flags at Campus Commons
General Endowment
Ensure a continuous source of funding for scholarships, research, teaching, and programs.
Francis Hall at sunset
Emma S. Yoh Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship remembers long-time education faculty member Emma S. Yoh.
Alvernia University Philadelphia Center exterior
Bruce Cobb Memorial Scholarship
Support a Philadelphia Center student who displays the tenacity and courage to succeed against all odds.
Campus trees in autumn
Graduating Class Gift
Graduating Class Students will receive a gold tassel for making a gift.
Dr. Jodi Radosh places a student's microphone.
Real World Learning
Support hands-on educational opportunities through internships, field experiences, projects and programs.
Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Motherhouse
The Sister Edward Ann Wierzalis’79 Memorial Scholarship
The Sister Edward Ann Wierzalis’79 Memorial Scholarship has been established in order to help make the dream of completing a college degree possible for students who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to academic excellence while fostering Sister Edward Ann’s legacy to inspire others in developing their spiritual values in celebration of the gift of life.