Office of Marketing and Communications
The Office of Marketing and Communications is composed of dynamic storytelling professionals dedicated to sharing the university’s distinctive Franciscan heritage, timeless core values and transformative education model to a wide range of internal and external audiences.
As dynamic problem solvers and campus partners the office leverages news and media relations, marketing, branding, photography, videography trademark and licensing, website and social media to help the university accomplish its strategic priorities.
Mission Statement: Through the execution of strategic, creative and collaborative initiatives, the Alvernia University Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) advances the university’s mission through the curation, stewardship and elevation of the Alvernia brand.
Meet the Team
Kristin Eck
Jon Fassnacht
Lynn Gano
Sarah Matarella M.A. ’22
Our Work:
Alvernia Marks 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Through Service and Interfaith Remembrance
University launches new Franciscan Fridays service series and gathers faith and community leaders to honor the lives lost and legacy of service
2026 Hispanic Heritage Month at Alvernia
Alvernia University forms alliance with Independence Blue Cross to Expand Educational Opportunities
The new relationship creates flexible, affordable pathways for IBX associates to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees while advancing their careers
Success Stories
New York native helps to lay the foundation for physician associate program at Alvernia
Alexis Calkins MSPAS ’26 chose Alvernia for her graduate studies due to its strong foundation of community. During her two years on campus, she helped to foster another foundation, serving among the university’s first Master of Medical Science in ...
MBA student's evolution at Alvernia mirrors university's growth
By Hailey Rohrer '25 MBA '27In many ways, my time at Alvernia University grew alongside the campus itself. When I arrived as a first-year student, I hadn’t yet decided on a major. What I did know was that I wanted a place where I could explore my ...
First-generation student helps to unleash Alvernia's robot dog
Jaden Roman ’26, a recent graduate of the cybersecurity track of Alvernia’s computer science major, readily admits that being a first-generation college student comes with a unique type of pressure. For that reason, it was important for him to lan...
Alvernia University Magazine
Alvernia University's Office of Marketing and Communication produces Alvernia's annual alumni magazine.