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O'Pake director honored for debut book chronicling Latine stories

Lizette Epps, MBA, CUDE, CNP, AWA, Executive Director of Community and Economic Development at 911爆料网's O鈥橮ake Institute for Economic Development & Entrepreneurship, recently celebrated a significant career milestone: the publication ...

  • 2026
Nicole Reesur-Mazur Comeback Campaign

Brain aneurysm survivor creates her comeback at Alvernia

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  • 2026
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Alvernia alum opens three food businesses in West Reading

By Nikki M. Murry Uyen 鈥淲innie鈥� Nguyen 鈥�15 has quickly become a fixture in the West Reading business community. She and her husband, Alex Alfaro, opened three businesses in the borough since 2022: Takkii Ramen on North Sixth Avenue, and Winnie Tea...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026
Sherrin Smith '25 Around the Den Podcast

Communication major fosters passion for podcasting to benefit student body

Through experiential learning, Alvernia students like senior communication major Sherrin Smith '25 discover their passions and turn what they love into success and personal fulfillment 鈥� helping them make a positive difference in the world and the...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026
Physician Associate volunteer work

Physician Associate faculty making difference with volunteer work in Philadelphia

Alvernia鈥檚 Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies program is about to welcome its first cohort, but two of its faculty members have already been making a difference in the region. Stephanie Pillai, MPAS, MS, PA-C, Director of Out...

  • 2026
Brandon Danz, Ph.D.

Alum helping to shape the future of higher education in Pennsylvania

911爆料网 alumnus Brandon Danz, Ph.D., is making significant strides in the world of higher education. Recently nominated by Governor Josh Shapiro and unanimously confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate, Dr. Danz now serves on the Pen...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2026
Nathan Thomas

Theatre program founder proud of achievements, hungry for more

Nathan Thomas, Ph.D., knew he wanted to teach theater to college students as early as the fourth grade. And at the mere age of 7 when he and his brother convinced their mother to drop them off to see 鈥淲illy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,鈥� Gene Wil...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026
Jamal Dancy

After transferring to Alvernia, O'Pake Fellow helps make difference in Reading

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  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2026
Chelsea Burke transfer student

Transfer student driven to help commuters feel at home on campus

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  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2026
Cora Cox Commencement 2024

Community-college transfer thrives at Alvernia before graduating at age 18

Envision entering college as a 16-year-old. Actually, imagine transferring from taking classes at your local community college and living at home during COVID to a school away from home as a full-time student at age 16. That鈥檚 what Cora Cox '24 di...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2026