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Intimate setting plays role in academic success, landing prized internship, student-athlete says
Spencer Matthews '20 jumped at the chance to play volleyball while earning his bachelor's degree. 鈥淗aving the opportunity to continue playing volleyball while also obtaining my degree was something I couldn鈥檛 pass up.鈥 Neither was the in...
Student aspires to become a certified athletic trainer and coach
Susanna Pirollo 鈥22 values the observational experience she鈥檚 receiving with the university鈥檚 athletic training staff. As a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) student and track and field athlete, she鈥檚 getting a different perspective of...
Longtime nurse returns to complete BSN
Alvernia graduate Cynthia Truscott '18 is proud of her accomplishments and what she has been able to provide for her family. The single mother of three adult children attended nursing school years ago and worked as a nurse for over 35 years. Yet, ...
Addictions & Mental Health Treatment grad leads a life of service
Maria Checchia 鈥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...