Service to others is deeply embedded in Alvernia University’s Franciscan heritage and remains an important part of our educational mission today. Our goal is to develop not just educated citizens, but ...
The Academic Success Center (ASC) provides student advising and support services. Located on the first floor of Bernardine Hall Room 105, its team includes professional, administrative, and student ...
The John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne is Alvernia’s downtown Reading facility. A $20 million renovation and retrofitting project begun in 2021 has transformed the building into a ...
Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. In July 2023, Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., became Alvernia University’s eighth president and the first female layperson appointed to the role in the University’s history.
In recognition of our foundresses and in our Bernardine Franciscan tradition of serving those in need, Alvernia has created the Hope Fund. The fund will assist all students (undergraduate, graduate ...
In October 2019 Alvernia received the US Department of Education’s Title III Part A Strengthening Institutions Grant that will provide nearly $2.5 million over the course of five years to increase ...
Melissa Terwilliger joined Alvernia University as the inaugural Director of Social Services in October 2024. In this newly created position, Terwilliger will serve the needs of students through the ...
Committed to furthering the Alvernia vision of an inclusive community committed to academic excellence, Clare’s Cupboard seeks to be an integrated, community-based resource that enhances our students’ ...
Applicants who have taken the AP exam(s) in high school may receive credit on their Alvernia University transcript and can use these credits to fulfill their program requirements. Scores of 3 or ...