Alvernia University to renovate its newly secured Allentown location
In-person MBA classes to be offered in Lehigh Valley as a part of a new, hybrid format
Alvernia University has expanded into the Lehigh Valley this summer.
The university purchased the 3,300-square-foot building located at 520 Hamilton St. in the City of Allentown. The latest addition to the Alvernia footprint will undergo renovations prior to opening to students later this year.
“Alvernia University has a long tradition of bringing our model of higher education directly where our students live and work. Thanks to the vision, collaboration and shared commitment of the Lehigh Valley’s community leaders, public officials and industry partners,” said Alvernia University President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. “This milestone reflects our commitment to the region and advances our mission to provide transformative, real-world learning experiences while serving as a catalyst for workforce development, innovation and economic vitality. For our MBA students, this new location creates meaningful opportunities to engage with regional employers, collaborate on real business challenges and develop the leadership skills needed to help shape the Lehigh Valley’s future.”
The 520 Hamilton St. location will be the home of expanded academic programming, including a $10,000 hybrid Master of Business Administration (MBA). Students will be able to meet for an hour and a half per week for each session, with the rest of the courses offered online.
“Our goal is to meet the needs of the communities that we serve and, in this case, we are committed to delivering the flexibility and affordability of quality, online programs with the in-person element that people are craving in higher education in a post-covid market,” said Alvernia University Chief Enrollment and Strategic Communications Officer, Gaetan T. Giannini, Ed.D. “This is what allows Alvernia’s culture of care and real-world learning to be sustained beyond traditional undergraduate student populations that live on campus for four years. Hybrid and affordable, does not have to mean less value to graduate and adult students.”
Noncredit seminars and other community-based programming will be offered at the location in the future. Stay tuned for additional updates on the Allentown location by following Alvernia University on social media:
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