Magazine: A state government leadership program reflects Alvernia’s educational mission to “foster ethical leaders with moral courage” and the O’Pake Institute’s mandate to support that effort in the school’s curriculum and the broader community.
Alvernia University has the flexibility you want and the degree you need to move ahead in a demanding world. Alvernia offers flexible scheduling with online and evening classes, and personal attention from a caring and supportive faculty.
Christopher deGruchy '93 MBA '05 received Alvernia University's 2025 Ellen Frei Gruber Award, which is presented to an individual who has given outstanding service to his/her alma mater and exemplified continued commitment and support of Alvernia's mission.
Theresa M. Adams, Ph.D ’12 received Alvernia University's 2026 Ellen Frei Gruber Award, which is presented to an individual who has given outstanding service to his/her alma mater and exemplified continued commitment and support of Alvernia's mission.
Learn more about Angela York '11, Mary Strausser, Maj. Leon Geiger and Emily Cleffi-Tristani, the 2024 recipients of Alvernia's Four Under Forty Award.
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