Total Experience Learning
At the Total Experience Learning (TExpL)® Institute, learning isn’t confined to the classroom, it’s an adventure that connects knowledge to the real world. Our hands-on programs — from 5–12 immersive camps and undergraduate internship opportunities to professional development for teachers — are designed to spark curiosity, strengthen critical thinking, and build real-world skills. Whether it’s through internships, workshops, or collaborative research, participants gain practical experience in fields ranging from science and engineering to the arts and entrepreneurship. Together, we’re preparing learners of all ages to thrive in a rapidly changing world — and inviting educators to join us in transforming how learning happens.
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Educator Coursework
Advance your career and reimagine your classroom with graduate coursework. Designed for educators, this innovative, credit-bearing program blends hands-on learning with cutting-edge teaching strategies, project management techniques, and global perspectives. Courses can be applied toward a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, offering a clear pathway to an advanced degree. Join a dynamic community of educators, build practical skills, or explore immersive international experiences. Information sessions happening now.
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After-School Student Research Program
We're currently enrolling for this year-long program, which is designed for middle and high school students looking to engage in hands-on research and explore topics of personal interest, with guidance from experienced mentors and faculty.
Upcoming Events
Innovation Runway
- Oct 24, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Ë®¹ûÅÉ, Francis Hall Atrium
Join us for 2026 Innovation Runway, a fashion show fundraiser celebrating creativity, innovation and sustainability through the Total Experience Learning® framework at Ë®¹ûÅÉ. This exciting showcase puts student designers from Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s Sustainable Fashion Momentum Makers Summer Camp in the spotlight, sharing the runway with professional designers specializing in sustainable and upcycled fashion. Through research, experimentation and hands-on design, students explore real-world challenges in fashion and transform their ideas into original creations for the runway.
Total Experience Learning
What We Offer
Immersive Student Opportunities
We offer hands-on, interest-driven student programs for students in grades 5-12.
Undergraduate Opportunities
Internships and workshops offer real-world experience in education and industry tools. Interns assist with program facilitation, mentor K–12 students, and collaborate with educators.
Graduate Coursework
Graduate coursework and professional development programs help teachers improve instructional practices and integrate project-based learning. Learn more about TExpL graduate coursework.
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Recent News
Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s O’Pake Institute launches O’Make Space to expand student innovation and entrepreneurship
Student-driven makerspace expands Spark Business Incubator services while creating hands-on learning opportunities
Alvernia honors community leaders, alumni at annual President’s Dinner
Honorees from Greater Reading, Schuylkill County and Lehigh Valley receive recognition for impact on respective communities and the university
Century of Francis Hall celebrated at Homecoming & Family Weekend
A century after Francis Hall, the beating heart of Alvernia, opened as an orphanage, the university shone a spotlight on the building with a slate of activities.
