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Alvernia News

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Alvernia News

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.

Gregory Chown

Students Earn Real-World Experience Awards

News: Fifty Alvernia University students have recently earned competitive awards to explore unique real-world learning experiences.

Professor teaches student to use video equipment

Exploring Special Topics

News: Exploring Special Topics at Alvernia University

clock at sunset

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.

Alvernia University entrance sign at Angelica Park

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.

Pietro DiStravolo in his office

Measuring Success on the Spectrum

Magazine: Experience has taught Dr. Amy Thomas that not everyone learns and succeeds in the same way — but that there is potential for every person to achieve.

Amy Thomas

A Different Kind of 'Senior' Living

Magazine: Two students are piloting a student-senior residential program at the Highlands at Wyomissing.

Alvernia's Seniors College - adults 55 and older

Raising Awareness to New Heights

Magazine: Reflection by Camille Otruba '09, as she prepares to scale Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of her husband Bryan Otruba '08, M'13, and in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Alumna Camille Otruba with her dog Indy

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