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President Flynn speaking at convocation

President Flynn to end 14-year journey

News: After 14 years of transformational leadership, the extraordinary journey of Thomas F. Flynn as president of Alvernia University will end June 2019.
Harry Deitz

Harry J. Deitz Jr named Weitzman Award winner

News: Alvernia's Seniors College presented the 2018 Rabbi Alan Weitzman Award for Community Service to retired Reading Eagle Editor, Harry J. Deitz, Jr., and honored longtime faculty member Marybeth DeMeo with the 2018 Saint Bonaventure Award in Teaching.
Nursing student with Alvernia patch

Grant to support Lancaster nursing students

News: Catholic Health Initiatives’ CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health in Lancaster, Pa., and the Elizabeth Tillman Musser Foundation have granted nearly a total of more than $188,000 for Lancaster residents pursuing full-time nursing degrees at Alvernia University.
Alvernia graduation ceremony

Alvernia to offer Master's Degrees in Montgomery County

News: Adults in Montgomery County can now earn fully accredited Master of Business Administration and Master of Education degrees from Alvernia University at a new location on Montgomery County Community College’s West Campus, Pottstown, Pa.

Student Achievements

2024 DPT Pro Bono Wellness Screening Clinic
Physical Therapy students provide pro-bono services to 25 Berks County residents
Third-year Alvernia University Doctor of Physical Therapy candidates provided pro-bono services to 25 Berks County community volunteers during the second annual American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Annual Visit for Older Adults.
2024 Sustainability Immersion Trip Grand Manan Canada
Alvernia students and alums take week abroad at sustainable eco-retreat in Canada
Seven Alvernia University students & alums studied abroad through the Sustainability Immersion Program in Grand Manan Island in New Brunswick, Canada.
President Glynis Fitzgerald Trustee Ginger Kunkel Habitat for Humaity charity event O'pake Fellows build birdhouse
Engineering students craft Francis Hall-inspired birdhouse for local charity event
In alignment with Alvernia University's core value of service, engineering students and O'Pake Fellows, Robert Philpot, Kayla Moriarty, Gabriel Malek, and Jack Badalamenti designed, built and donated a birdhouse inspired by campus landmark, Francis Hall, for Habitat for Humanity of Berks County's largest charity event of the year.

 

Latest Magazine Articles

Mission Moment booklets

Alvernia secures legacy of mission moment tradition

An updated print collection and a new interactive kiosk and website will help keep alive the thoughts, stories, prayers, poems or inspired readings meant to connect students to the university’s Franciscan values.
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