Total Experience Learning

Total Experience Learning

At the Total Experience Learning (TExpL)® Institute, learning isn’t confined to the classroom, it’s an adventure that connects knowledge to the real world. Our hands-on programs — from 5–12 immersive camps and undergraduate internship opportunities to professional development for teachers — are designed to spark curiosity, strengthen critical thinking, and build real-world skills. Whether it’s through internships, workshops, or collaborative research, participants gain practical experience in fields ranging from science and engineering to the arts and entrepreneurship. Together, we’re preparing learners of all ages to thrive in a rapidly changing world — and inviting educators to join us in transforming how learning happens.

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Educator Coursework

Advance your career and reimagine your classroom with graduate coursework. Designed for educators, this innovative, credit-bearing program blends hands-on learning with cutting-edge teaching strategies, project management techniques, and global perspectives. Courses can be applied toward a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, offering a clear pathway to an advanced degree. Join a dynamic community of educators, build practical skills, or explore immersive international experiences. Information sessions happening now.

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After-School Student Research Program

We're currently enrolling for this year-long program, which is designed for middle and high school students looking to engage in hands-on research and explore topics of personal interest, with guidance from experienced mentors and faculty.

Upcoming Events

Innovation Runway

  • Oct 24, 2026
  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Alvernia University, Francis Hall Atrium

Join us for 2026 Innovation Runway, a fashion show fundraiser celebrating creativity, innovation and sustainability through the Total Experience Learning® framework at Alvernia University. This exciting showcase puts student designers from Alvernia University’s Sustainable Fashion Momentum Makers Summer Camp in the spotlight, sharing the runway with professional designers specializing in sustainable and upcycled fashion. Through research, experimentation and hands-on design, students explore real-world challenges in fashion and transform their ideas into original creations for the runway.

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