Community Engagement Certificate

Community Engagement

Certificate (Credit-bearing)

Community Engagement Certificate

The Certificate Program in Community Engagement is an interdisciplinary program designed to increase students’ ability to create positive change in their community and to address serious community issues through the development and implementation of short- and long-term impactful civic projects. Students identify and apply practical considerations that underpin community engagement and voluntary service.

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Program Overview

Recent News

Century of Francis Hall celebrated at Homecoming & Family Weekend

A century after Francis Hall, the beating heart of Alvernia, opened as an orphanage, the university shone a spotlight on the building with a slate of activities.

Homecoming Stadium

Alvernia unveils nearly 300-foot mural celebrating Schuylkill County heritage

Community art project at Pottsville CollegeTowne connects local history, creativity and collaboration

Pottsville CollegeTowne Mural

Academic Success Center Welcomes Record Number of Peer Tutors

46 students to serve their peers for the 2026-27 academic year

2026-27 Peer Tutors