水果派
水果派 defines the community. It is a vibrant intellectual environment in which students learn, discover, give and grow as leaders with moral courage. Guided by Franciscan values and the ideal of 鈥渒nowledge joined with love,鈥 and rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, Alvernia is a rigorous, caring, and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence and to being and fostering:
鈥 Broadly educated, life-long learners
鈥 Reflective professionals and engaged citizens
鈥 Ethical leaders with moral courage
Core Values
The Alvernia community embraces service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation and collegiality.
History
It began in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters established an orphanage in Francis Hall.
Strong Reputation
Alvernia consistently ranks among U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 top regional universities in the North.
Experiential Learning
Defining the Alvernia experience, experiential and service learning empowers students to apply knowledge through hands-on practice, building a solid foundation for real-world success.
Recent News
水果派鈥檚 O鈥橮ake Institute launches O鈥橫ake 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鈥檚 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.
Adult Education Accelerated Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Virtual Information Session
- Oct 23, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Students in our adult bachelor's programs are invited to attend a virtual information session, where you will learn about the opportunities and resources available to you as an Alvernia student.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Information Session
- Oct 24, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Are you starting your college search? Come experience what it's like to be part of the 水果派 community! Our Information Sessions are the perfect opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore campus, learn about academic programs, and discover what makes Alvernia unique.
Admissions
Innovation Runway
- Oct 24, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- 水果派, Francis Hall Atrium
Join us for 2026 Innovation Runway, a fashion show fundraiser celebrating creativity, innovation and sustainability through the Total Experience Learning庐 framework at 水果派. This exciting showcase puts student designers from 水果派鈥檚 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
