The Alvernia Impact
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After transferring to Alvernia, O'Pake Fellow helps make difference in Reading
Ask Jamal Dancy '24 about his university experience and he won’t sugarcoat it: College can be hard.But he feels like Alvernia University is a place where, despite your struggles, you can feel secure in the fact that if you ask for help, you’ll get...
Communication major fosters passion for podcasting to benefit student body
Through experiential learning, Alvernia students like senior communications major Sherrin Smith '25 discover their passions and turn what they love into success and personal fulfillment — helping them make a positive difference in the world and th...
Athletic Training Student Wins National Scholarship
Rachel Miller, a second-year Master of Science in Athletic Training student, was recently awarded the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFBATS) Jerry Rhea Scholarship from the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) for her hi...
Engineering student in rare air with NASA, Blue Origin training
Engineering student in rare air with NASA, Blue Origin trainingFor Isaac Kremer ’29, the sky is the limit. Literally.The mechanical and electrical engineering double major dreams of going to space. And he’s already making major strides, attending ...