The Alvernia Impact
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Scholarships open vast world of real-world learning opportunities
“College was always something I wanted and my family always wanted, but we didn’t know how to make it happen,” said Sarah Verneret '19. So, she applied for an Alvernia University scholarship to help fund her education. “When we found out I was goi...
He finds joy in helping students find their 'lightbulb moments'
Dr. Thomas Franek started at Alvernia University during the 2015-2016 year, but has nearly 20 years of experience as an educator and 30 years of practical experience. Once an active high school athlete, the associate professor of athleti...
MBA graduate parlays 'incredible internship' into full-time job
Robert Kelly, a 2018 MBA graduate, immersed himself in real-world learning experiences while attending Alvernia. In addition to his role as a graduate assistant in the university’s Franco Library, Kelly served as an intern at C...
Intimate setting plays role in academic success, landing prized internship, student-athlete says
Spencer Matthews '20 jumped at the chance to play volleyball while earning his bachelor's degree. “Having the opportunity to continue playing volleyball while also obtaining my degree was something I couldn’t pass up.” Neither was the in...