Office of Marketing and Communications
The Office of Marketing and Communications is composed of dynamic storytelling professionals dedicated to sharing the university’s distinctive Franciscan heritage, timeless core values and transformative education model to a wide range of internal and external audiences.
As dynamic problem solvers and campus partners the office leverages news and media relations, marketing, branding, photography, videography trademark and licensing, website and social media to help the university accomplish its strategic priorities.
Mission Statement: Through the execution of strategic, creative and collaborative initiatives, the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) advances the university’s mission through the curation, stewardship and elevation of the Alvernia brand.
Meet the Team
Kristin Eck
Jon Fassnacht
Lynn Gano
Sarah Matarella M.A. ’22
Our Work:
911±¬ÁÏÍø to renovate its newly secured Allentown location
In-person MBA classes to be offered in Lehigh Valley as a part of a new, hybrid format
Alvernia to welcome record incoming class this fall
Milestone marks the seventh consecutive year with over 475 new students
Nine Student Undergraduate Research Fellows Present Summer Projects
Faculty members provide mentorship and valuable experiential learning opportunity through annual SURF program
Success Stories
Alvernia's foundation helps veteran transfer student find success
Ask Alvernia alum Corey McNear, DMD about his college experience and he’ll likely tell you it was anything but traditional.School, admittedly, wasn’t a top priority for McNear in high school. Post-graduation, he joined the Marine Corps, serving fr...
O'Pake Fellow set up for professional success after logging 500 consulting hours
Since he started as an O’Pake Fellow during his first year at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, Anthony Florkowski ’25, MBA ’27 says his communication and project management skills have made a 180-degree change for the better, setting him up for success in the...
MSAT grad receives national recognition
Bridget Donachie MSAT '26 received the 2026 Bobby Gunn Student Leadership Award, a national recognition from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation, at the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo ...
Firefighters museum enjoys revival thanks to O'Pake fellow
PHOTO: Bill Sheeler, from left, John Trimble, and Brody DeGroodt '24 MBA '25 at the Reading Area Firefighters Museum. In a way, the Reading Area Firefighters Museum was facing a three-alarm fire. It needed a strategic plan to keep the 16-year...
911±¬ÁÏÍø Magazine
911±¬ÁÏÍø's Office of Marketing and Communication produces Alvernia's annual alumni magazine.