Alvernia Magazine

Matthew Lackman wins Alvernia’s first title with the support of brother, a fellow championship winner

Former collegiate foes on the mat, the brothers relish reuniting as teammates for a year.

President's Column, Fall 2025

Students and employees are part of a tight-knit community that reveres the dignity of each individual and fosters a sense of responsibility to others.

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.

Departing athletic director turned ambitious vision into reality

With Bill Stiles at the helm, Alvernia University added over a dozen NCAA programs and grew its student-athlete population to just under 700.

Criminal Justice program marks 50th anniversary while continuing to evolve

Alvernia's engineering school celebrates first graduating class

Four years after the launch of the John R. Post School of Engineering, its first dozen members receive their diplomas.

Alvernia, Total Experience Learning® partner to educate the educators

The partnership will bring the award-winning classroom management methodology to more teachers.