Alvernia Magazine: Summer/Fall 2024
A Culture of Care
Our deep-rooted commitment to a culture of care and continuous pursuit of collaboration defines who we are and guides the work we do every day at Alvernia.
Feature Stories
Alvernia's Institutes of Excellence evolve, uniquely preparing students for professional world
Events marking Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., officially being installed as eighth president include the return of the sound of bells to campus.
The ceremony featured students experiencing rites of passage ruined during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penn Medicine 鈥 Alvernia Medical and Counseling Center provides convenient physical and mental health services to students and employees.
A successful winter clothing drive inspires the creation of Career Closet.
The Comeback Campaign focuses on the grit and determination of Alvernia鈥檚 adult students.
Profiles
A love of learning and philanthropy leads alumnus Chris deGruchy to success in business and life.
An Alvernia alumna opens three food businesses in West Reading.
In his new book, history professor Kevin Donnelly, Ph.D., pinpoints artificial intelligence's origins back to the 17th century.
The public phase of Alvernia鈥檚 largest comprehensive fundraising campaign, continues to add to its tally while making a difference for students and the community.
Here is a roundup of faculty and staff at Alvernia who have made a difference inside and outside of the classroom.
A chance encounter in the library featuring a Bernardine Franciscan Sister stuck behind a locked door led to a lifelong love.