The Alvernia Impact
Discover how Alvernia University students, alumni, and faculty turn education into action. Explore success stories of leadership, service, and innovation that reflect our Franciscan mission. Ready to see where your story begins? Explore how you can join a community that leads with purpose.
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Graphic Designer builds a professional portfolio
Communication major Kiersten Ingram ’20 looks forward to beginning her career in marketing and graphic design when she graduates. She’s made the most of her years at Alvernia, gaining hands-on experience through internships and service-learning cl...
College re-entry provides success
The choice to return to school as an adult can be a difficult one. Angela Boris, a Schuylkill County resident, began her college pursuit as a young adult in 1991, but was unable to complete it at that time. After years of life experience and ...
Clinical experiences bolster confidence
Alvernia nursing student Ettieanna Britt ’20 credited her clinical experiences on a medical complexity unit, maternity unit, medical/surgical unit and in a long-term care facility with increasing both her skill-level and her co...
Clinical experiences lands OT grad rewarding job placement
Erin McAleer, a 2019 graduate of Alvernia University’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program, grew up in Wantagh, N.Y., attending St. William the Abbot School. Immediately following her graduation, McAleer accepted a position as...