Gym Jam

Community need sparks Alvernia grad's entrepreneurial spirit

As a student in Alvernia鈥檚 occupational therapy program, Mary Strausser MSOT 鈥�08 did not anticipate a career that centered around children. 鈥淚 remember telling my classmates I had no interest in working with kids,鈥� she recalled. 鈥淚 thought I鈥檇 be ...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2026
Eric Turman, principal of Reading High School, addresses students at forum.

Advanced education provides partnership opportunity serving Reading students

Eric Turman is Reading High School鈥檚 principal, serving the calling of preparing students for success in adulthood. His journey began at Alvernia, graduating in 1997 with his undergraduate degree in Education, securing his Master鈥檚 in Education in...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2026
Jennifer Haraschak

Changing career ambitions sparks educational comeback聽

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  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2026

Over 780 students named to Fall 2025 Dean's List

To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.

Fall 2025 Dean's List

Alvernia Online Programs

Lillian Case Online Student

Alvernia's fully online programs offer students the ultimate in convenience. Reach your educational and career goals by completing all of your course work online. Earning your degree while working is often a challenge for busy adults balancing life鈥檚 ever-changing demands and schedules. Alvernia鈥檚 fully online programs let you earn your undergraduate or graduate degree on your terms.

SEARCH Seminar students exceed goal through soda can tab service project

Professor Kayla Landers' class collect 40lbs of soda can tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

SEARCH class soda can

University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) features 911爆料网's O'Pake Institute's in latest thoughtbook

Latest entrepreneurial edition highlights O'Pake Institute's unique student-powered model including Project #6, and the SPARK Business Incubator

University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) features 911爆料网's O'Pake Institute's unique student powered model in latest thoughtbook
Jeff Gibboni Comeback

Veteran soldiers on, overcoming pitfalls to create his comeback

When seeking a place to continue his education, former Army Capt. Jeff Gibboni MACC 鈥�26 discovered that Alvernia鈥檚 principles felt familiar. 鈥淭he Franciscan values line up perfectly with veteran values,鈥� Gibboni said. 鈥淏ut this place itself is a v...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2025
Jackson Hoovler

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 鈥�26 used his breath to save a man鈥檚 life. Twice. Utilizing the skills...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2025