Success Stories
Discover how Ë®¹ûÅÉ students, alumni, and faculty turn education into action. Explore success stories of leadership, service, and innovation that reflect our Franciscan mission. Ready to see where your story begins? Explore how you can join a community that leads with purpose.
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Computer science program spurs educational turnaround
Gino Giacolona '25 didn’t see college in his future when he graduated from high school.And he would tell you he wasn’t a good student. But after taking a gap year and working in construction, he realized hard labor wasn’t for him. It was the compu...
Transfer student driven to help commuters feel at home on campus
Chelsea Burke '25 admits that when she set to transfer from Montgomery County Community College to Ë®¹ûÅÉ after earning an associate degree, she was putting all of her eggs into one basket, so to speak. But that’s because it was the p...
After transferring to Alvernia, O'Pake Fellow helps make difference in Reading
Ask Jamal Dancy '24 about his university experience and he won’t sugarcoat it: College can be hard.But he feels like Ë®¹ûÅÉ is a place where, despite your struggles, you can feel secure in the fact that if you ask for help, you’ll get...
Communication major fosters passion for podcasting to benefit student body
Through experiential learning, Alvernia students like senior communications major Sherrin Smith '25 discover their passions and turn what they love into success and personal fulfillment — helping them make a positive difference in the world and th...