The Alvernia Impact
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Criminal justice professor focuses on real world preparation
Rosemary McFee is super excited about the Center for Simulated Investigations on Alvernia’s campus, a workshop stage for students in a variety of disciplines.”I am so happy that we will have a whole building, near the Alumni House, where stud...
Active learning inspires active leadership professor
When she’s not in the classroom during the summer months, you might find Alicia Sprow helping the students on Bog Turtle Creek Farm at the EcoHouse, down the road from Alvernia’s main campus. “My favorite part of what I do at Alvernia is havi...
Founder of all-female law firm lives to 'pay it forward'
Alexandra Crouthamel '15 transitioned from a Catholic high school environment to Alvernia University nearly seamlessly, a move that was intentional on her part. The fact that it just so happened to be one of the only local, intimately sized univer...
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...