Success Stories
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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Alumna connects patients to mental health services
As a peer support advocate, Brittany Millard, a 2018 psychology graduate, works with clients at the Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance (GRMHA), evaluating their mental health goals and connecting them with the appropriate services. Millard was...
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...
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...