Alvernia University

Contemplation is a core value of Alvernia University. Don’t let graduation be the last time you take a moment for yourself - to see with God’s eyes. 

Definition:

1a:  concentration on spiritual things as a form of private devotion

1b:  a state of mystical awareness of God's being

2:  an act of considering with attention: study made the decision after much contemplation

Student named Mother of the Year

This Mother’s Day, Alvernia Philadelphia Center student Carnita Washington (social work) was awarded “Mother of the Year,” during the Philadelphia City Council’s Celebration of Mothers.

Above, Carnita (right) is pictured with City Councilwoman, Jannie L. Blackwell (middle), from city's the 3rd District. Also in attendance were Carnita's two daughters, grandmother, aunt, son-in-law, and best friend.

Twenty Alvernia University students met with Harrisburg lawmakers April 4, to lobby for legislative support of private institutions in higher education, as part of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universites of Pennsylvania (AICUP) Student Aid Advocacy Day. The students were accompanied by Dr. Josh Hayes, assistant professor of philosophy, and David Myers, director of Alvernia's O'Pake Institute for Ethics, Leadership and Public Service.

This year's advocacy day primarily focused on opposing a 50% proposed cut in institutional assistance grants, maintaining funding of PHEAA grant programs and growing the Ready to Succeed Scholarship program so that more middle-income students can benefit from the financial help it provides.

In addition to meeting with hometown representatives, Alvernia students met with Tom Caltagirone, Judy Schwank's chief of staff, and Will Donowski - Governor Wolf's Legislative Secretary.

Alvernia University’s Holleran Center is expanding to offer its students a centralized hub to explore a wide range of real-world learning experiences. To reflect the center’s new purpose, The Holleran Center for Community Engagement has also been renamed the Holleran Center for Community and Global Engagement (HCCGE).

“We want the Alvernia experience to be transformational — to help them turn what they love into a lifetime of career success and personal fulfillment,” said Worrall.

Alvernia’s Social Work program was ranked as one of the top 50 “Best Bachelor’s in Social Work, 2016 Programs” in the country by College Choice.

"We understand budget challenges. But this cut will hardly solve the state's revenue shortfall. It doesn't even come close. It will, however, adversely affect deserving students. Equally important is the message that this sends: that the commonwealth doesn't value the contributions of its 90 private colleges and universities to the people of this state." — Alvernia University President Thomas Flynn (left) and Albright College President Lex McMillan (right).

Sherry Boone (soprano) and Seth Weinstein (piano) visit Muhlenburg High School Feb. 10, to meet choral students from the middle and high schools. 

Ms. Boone and Mr. Weinstein, along with Albert Christmas (baritone) and John Rozum (drums), performed Broadway Classics at Alvernia University on the evening of Feb. 9. The group earned a standing ovation with many rounds of applause. 

Alvernia freshman Ty Osoria shares his personal story of teenaged homelessness in a two-part WMFZ 69 News series.

WATCH:

Homeless teens in Berks: A hidden problem (Part 1)

Looking for photos from December 2016 graduation? 

> See GradImages candid photos from December 2016 Commencement

> See staff candid photos from December 2016 Graduation ceremonies

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