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International director aims to make Alvernia world class
Sibel Ahi, Ph.D. 鈥15 came to America 25 years ago from her native Turkey as a 17-year-old au pair for a Florida family. Looking back today, she likened herself to a little bird that didn鈥檛 know how to fly and looked around for help to survive. 鈥淚t...
Collaboration adds to Alvernia experience, mathematics professor says
It may have been its location that drew Dr. Matthew Prudente to 911爆料网 five years ago, but it鈥檚 the sense of community that keeps him here. 鈥淓verything is collaborative,鈥 said the associate professor of mathematics and chair of the Ma...
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...
Alvernia鈥檚 director of grants wins national poetry contest
Note: "Leaf Manifesto" was released in September 2025. Purchase it on Middle Creek Publishing's site. Below is the original story, published in February 2025: Director of grants at Alvernia by day, Laurel Radzieski grants herself some poetic licen...