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Sales competition leads Alvernia student to full-time role with Fortune 500 firm
PHOTO: Michael Andrew ’26 (second from left) with fellow interns during a Graybar training program. Alvernia University student-athlete Michael Andrew ’26 discovered a life-changing professional opportunity this summer, thanks to a connection...
Esports player engineers a successful gameplan
By Jon FassnachtThe rise of esports over the last decade has been meteoric. Many traditionalists initially scoffed at the idea of an audience watching others compete in video game tournaments, but passionate fans were game.According to those who p...
Making the case for K-9 units
Criminal Justice Administration graduate Elizabeth Goida values the education she received at Alvernia University, which included real-world experiences, such attending the Reading Police Academy and working with the Reading Police ...
MSOT standout aims to advance use of 3-D prosthetic hands
As a high school student, Regina Rossi perused occupational therapy programs and Alvernia’s stood out. “When I discovered the school offered a five-year OT program, I was intrigued and when I visited the beautiful campus and spoke to the dedicated...