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Alvernia News

Michael Fromm & Gregory Shemanski

New Board Chair and Vice Chair Elected

News: Michael Fromm, CEO of Fromm Electric Supply Corp., has been elected to Chair of the Board of Trustees at Alvernia University. In addition, Gregory J. Shemanski, president and CEO of Custom Processing Services, Inc., has been named Vice Chair of the Board.
John Hope Bryant

Alvernia Names 2018 Commencement Speaker

News: John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE will be awarded an Honorary Degree of Humane Letters before offering remarks to the Alvernia University Class of 2018 at Commencement, May 12, 2 p.m., Santander Arena, Reading, Pa.
Gregory Chown

Bringing OT instruction to Haiti

News: Alvernia University occupational therapy (OT) professor Greg Chown spends time instructing Haitians on hand injuries, trauma, burns and splinting.
Alvernia University entrance sign at Angelica Park

Building Lives After Addiction

Magazine: Through a strategic partnership with Alvernia University, former Caron Treatment Centers patients can participate in online courses at their own pace.
Pietro DiStravolo in his office

42 Years with Pietro DiStravolo

Magazine: Today, as Pietro DiStravolo prepares for a gradual retirement, he reflects on his long career on an ever-evolving campus.

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.
The campus quad
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