Athletic Training
Athletic Training
Athletic Training Student Wins National Scholarship
Rachel Miller, a second-year Master of Science in Athletic Training student, was recently awarded the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFBATS) Jerry Rhea Scholarship from the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) for her hi...
Quick-acting MSAT student saves man's life
Quick-acting MSAT student saves man's life Students often use the long Labor Day weekend to catch their breath before the fall semester kicks in. This year, Jackson Hoovler MSAT ’26 used his breath to save a man’s life. Twice. Utilizing the skills...
Ashley Gray-Reed DAT, LAT, ATC
Thomas Franek Ph.D., LAT, ATC
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 athletic training...
Student aspires to become a certified athletic trainer and coach
Susanna Pirollo ’22 values the observational experience she’s receiving with the university’s athletic training staff. As a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) student and track and field athlete, she’s getting a different perspective of...