Alvernia News

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Alvernia News

Stay informed with the latest updates from 911±¬ÁÏÍø, featuring stories about campus achievements, faculty successes, and community partnerships. Explore in-depth articles, events, and student accomplishments, showcasing Alvernia's dynamic role in higher education and its commitment to real-world impact. Visit regularly for news that highlights the university’s vibrant community and ongoing initiatives.

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Alvernia News

Pack Dash 5K to debut at Homecoming and Family Weekend

A 5K race returns to Alvernia on Sunday, Oct. 12, capping off this year’s Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities.

Pack Dash 5K logo

2025 Hispanic Heritage Month at Alvernia

2025 Hispanic Heritage Month

Alvernia secures legacy of mission moment tradition

An updated print collection and a new interactive kiosk and website will help keep alive the thoughts, stories, prayers, poems or inspired readings meant to connect students to the university’s Franciscan values.

Mission Moment booklets

911±¬ÁÏÍø earns Blackbaud Impact Award for collaboration and innovation

Recognition highlights Alvernia’s transformation of data-driven advancement through RENXT and cross-campus partnerships

Student studying in lobby of 911±¬ÁÏÍø's  John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania.

Local students explore careers through Alvernia’s Total Experience Learning® Momentum Makers Summer Camp

Hands-on learning in medicine, fashion, business, esports and more empowers over 300 youth this summer

Total Experience Learning Momentum Makers Summer Camp 2025

Departing athletic director turned ambitious vision into reality

With Bill Stiles at the helm, 911±¬ÁÏÍø added over a dozen NCAA programs and grew its student-athlete population to just under 700.

William Bill Stiles 2024

Albright and Alvernia create over 2,400 jobs for greater Reading region

Study reveals over $300 million in annual economic impact by Reading’s independent nonprofit institutions

Reading skyline from Penn Street Bridge

Criminal Justice program marks 50th anniversary while continuing to evolve

Criminal Justice archive shot

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