MSAT student Susan Pirollo in athletic training classroom

Student aspires to become a certified athletic trainer and coach

Susanna Pirollo 鈥�22 values the observational experience she鈥檚 receiving with the university鈥檚 athletic training staff. As a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) student and track and field athlete, she鈥檚 getting a different perspective of...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2021
Adult student at graduation

Longtime nurse returns to complete BSN

Alvernia graduate Cynthia Truscott '18 is proud of her accomplishments and what she has been able to provide for her family. The single mother of three adult children attended nursing school years ago and worked as a nurse for over 35 years. Yet, ...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2021
Addictions & Mental Health student Maria Checchia sitting in chair

Addictions & Mental Health Treatment grad leads a life of service

Maria Checchia 鈥�20 always knew she wanted to help others. The Franciscan mission of Alvernia supplemented that need and supported her program choice of behavioral health. An interest in family/child services led to an introductory course in social...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2021

Literary arts journal earns third consecutive international honor

Zephyrus places third in Sigma Tau Delta contest

911爆料网 Zephyrus

Alvernia announces fall 2020 Dean's List

725 students earn distinction during ongoing pandemic

911爆料网 Move-In Day Fall 2020

Alvernia breaks ground on $20 million CollegeTowne renovation project

Starbucks coming to 401 Penn Street

Alvernia President John R. Loyack at 401 Penn Street groundbreaking ceremony
Tyzhir Morris

Founder of apparel line spreads message of empathy, authenticity

Tyzhir Morris '22 comes into his senior year with two goals: obtain his degree and continue his work as a student entrepreneur. Rather than pursuing large profits for personal gain, Morris founded his own apparel line, BeTrue Apparel, and has been...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2021
Ann Marie Stout

Graduate returns to pursue MSW

Ann-Marie Stout graduated from Alvernia in 2019 with her Bachelor of Social Work degree. Stout鈥檚 focus during her undergraduate work was to address the needs of the local community, tackling poverty, drug addiction, limited education and poor reso...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2021
mike lanza criminal justice

Criminal Justice major connects with community

Michael Lanza '22 has always wanted to work in law enforcement and after shadowing with the Berks County Sheriff's Department, an experience made possible through the Criminal Justice Program at Alvernia, his career plans are taking shape. "This w...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2021
Timothy Bailey | Business | MBA | Rodney Ridley | Student | O'Pake | 2020

Alvernia's own returns to pursue MBA

Tim Bailey graduated in May of 2020 with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Management and Finance. As with many colleges and universities, Bailey鈥檚 senior year was unfortunately cut short due the COVID-19 pandemic. As a senior, Bailey w...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2021