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Alvernia News

Stay informed with the latest updates from Ë®¹ûÅÉ, featuring stories about campus achievements, faculty successes, and community partnerships. Explore in-depth articles, events, and student accomplishments, showcasing Alvernia's dynamic role in higher education and its commitment to real-world impact. Visit regularly for news that highlights the university’s vibrant community and ongoing initiatives.

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Alvernia News

Women leaders walk in footsteps of Bernardine Franciscan Sisters

Alvernia's roots reach back nearly 100 years, when the Sisters founded the institution as an orphanage in the building now known as Francis Hall. Those roots continue to run deep, with four women holding top positions, including the first female lay president in the university's history.

Bernardine Sisters historic photo

Big impacts through giving

When combined with similar gifts from other alumni, major differences can be made to the fortunes of current students.

Erin Sheehan graduation

Teaming up to take education higher

The public phase of Alvernia’s comprehensive campaign will focus squarely on partnerships as drivers of growth and change.

Building Blocks

President's Column: A memorable start, a bright future

Dr. Glynis A. Fitzgerald's first semester as Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s president was a whirlwind. And she says she couldn’t be more grateful for that.

Ë®¹ûÅÉ President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. welcomes students into Francis Hall

Wendy Yuengling shares professional insights with Alvernia students

Yuengling shares professional journey and keys to success

Wendy Yuengling Executive-in-Residence Spring 2024

Alvernia’s John R. Post School of Engineering Hosts Engineering Week

FirstEnergy and S.P.A.R.K.S Foundation partner to provide experiential learning to students

Engineering Week 2024

Alvernia applications and visits soar

University sees a growth in inquiries, applications and visits before hosting the most-registered recruitment event in the institution’s history

Packapalooza 2024

Nearly 200 students attend Alvernia’s Campus-to-Career Fair

Office of Career Development promotes career readiness and reflection

2024 Campus to Career Fair

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