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Clinical experiences lands OT grad rewarding job placement
Erin McAleer, a 2019 graduate of Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program, grew up in Wantagh, N.Y., attending St. William the Abbot School. Immediately following her graduation, McAleer accepted a position as...
Infinite opportunities are realized by standout OT student
Joey Burgess ’22 played a pivotal role in defining what Alvernia’s OT program is all about. As the Student Occupational Therapy Association president, and recipient of the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association and Maryland Occupational The...
MBA graduate parlays 'incredible internship' into full-time job
Robert Kelly, a 2018 MBA graduate, immersed himself in real-world learning experiences while attending Alvernia. In addition to his role as a graduate assistant in the university’s Franco Library, Kelly served as an intern at C...
Addictions & Mental Health Treatment grad leads a life of service
Maria Checchia ’20 always knew she wanted to help others. The Franciscan mission of Alvernia supplemented that need and supported her program choice of behavioral health. An interest in family/child services led to an introductory course in social...