The Alvernia Impact
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Major switch leads to major viral moment with Reading Royals
When Emily Barrett '25 enrolled at Alvernia University, it was the school’s nursing program that caught her attention. As a caretaker for her grandfather while growing up, nursing seemed like a natural fit. She was also touched by the personal, ha...
Back to where Mom began
Back to where Mom began By: Sarah Matarella When Carol Klimas ‘84 first stepped onto Alvernia College’s campus in the 1980s, it was a mere handful of buildings tucked on a hill in Reading, Pa., near Shillington where she grew up. Wh...
Veteran soldiers on, overcoming pitfalls to create his comeback
When seeking a place to continue his education, former Army Capt. Jeff Gibboni MACC ’26 discovered that Alvernia’s principles felt familiar.“The Franciscan values line up perfectly with veteran values,” Gibboni said.“But this place itself is a val...
