Alvernia’s Franciscan heritage includes a rigorous intellectual tradition that recognizes and values the importance of diversity of thought, faiths and cultures. We challenge our students to shape the world and transform it as working professionals, concerned citizens and caring community members, consistent with the principles and teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi.
The Berks & Schuylkill servant leader was honored at the annual luncheon at DoubleTree by Hilton Reading.
Communication major & commencement student speaker Héctor Malavé '26 talks what prepared him for the future and who he'll never forget at Alvernia.
Annual event brings together five Berks County colleges to highlight student research
In his years at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, Brody DeGroodt ’25 has had many rich experiences — four years as a baseball player, academic excellence that included the History Achievement Award at the Honors Convocation, and deep friendships. But perhaps t...
Students, leadership, faculty and staff help to beautify the area, part of the university’s continued push to advance sustainability.
Undergraduate Major
The journey of transfer student Lilibet Perez '26 to Alvernia wasn’t exactly traditional. She originally thought she wanted to be an elementary school teacher, only to realize a year-and-a-half into her college journey that her heart wasn’t in it....
911±¬ÁÏÍø's Education students and faculty were recognized for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to the field at the Kindling Change 2026 Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (SPSEA) Conference & Convention.
