College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
Developing High Performers. Inspiring Action. Delivering Value.
NOTE: The College of Business, Communication, and Leadership was retired in 2025. The information on this page is strictly for archival purposes.
- The Header School of Business programs have moved to the College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise.
- Communication and Leadership programs have moved to the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences.
Business
Alvernia’s Header School of Business programs prepare students to excel in the workforce of the future.
Communication
Alvernia's new studio and lab spaces help students prepare for the needs of the 21st-century marketplace.
Leadership
Alvernia's leadership and ethics programs are enhanced by community engagement and service opportunities.
Success Stories
Love of learning, philanthropy leads alumnus to success in business and life
After Sgt. Christopher deGruchy ’93 MBA ’05 returned from a four-year tour in the U.S. Army, the Philadelphia native enrolled at Alvernia to pursue a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting. Committed to continuing his education after high sch...
Former pro basketball player launches foundation to help at-risk youth
Ray Strickland ’04 became familiar with Alvernia’s campus before entering a classroom or declaring a major. His introduction came at summertime basketball camp with Alvernia Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Jack McCloskey, then coach of the men’s b...
Active learning inspires active leadership professor
When she’s not in the classroom during the summer months, you might find Alicia Sprow helping the students on Bog Turtle Creek Farm at the EcoHouse, down the road from Alvernia’s main campus. “My favorite part of what I do at Alvernia is having th...
Community-college transfer thrives at Alvernia before graduating at age 18
Envision entering college as a 16-year-old. Actually, imagine transferring from taking classes at your local community college and living at home during COVID to a school away from home as a full-time student at age 16. That’s what Cora Cox '24 di...