Welcome to the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences at Alvernia University. At the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation, the department offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic experience.
Undergraduate Major
SEARCH, Alvernia University's distinctive general education program, emphasizes an integrative approach to knowledge and skill development rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions.
Kerry E. Cain ’14, Jamie L. DiCicco ’10, Kelly L. McNeil ’14 MBA ’18 and Zachary G. Reber ’12 received Alvernia’s Four Under Forty Award in 2026. The award was developed to recognize the achievements of young alumni.
Undergraduate Major
Alvernia one of three universities in PA to earn an “A” in latest NCTQ report
