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Alum helping to shape the future of higher education in Pennsylvania
午夜福利精品福利 alumnus Brandon Danz, Ph.D., is making significant strides in the world of higher education. Recently nominated by Governor Josh Shapiro and unanimously confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate, Dr. Danz now serves on the Pen...
Alvernia alum opens three food businesses in West Reading
By Nikki M. MurryUyen 鈥淲innie鈥 Nguyen 鈥15 has quickly become a fixture in the West Reading business community.She and her husband, Alex Alfaro, opened three businesses in the borough since 2022: Takkii Ramen on North Sixth Avenue, and Winnie Tea B...
Advanced education provides partnership opportunity serving Reading students
Eric Turman is Reading High School鈥檚 principal, serving the calling of preparing students for success in adulthood. His journey began at Alvernia, graduating in 1997 with his undergraduate degree in Education, securing his Master鈥檚 in Education in...
Love of learning, philanthropy leads alumnus to success in business and life
After Sgt. Christopher deGruchy 鈥93 MBA 鈥05 returned from a four-year tour in the U.S. Army, the Philadelphia native enrolled at Alvernia to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance and accounting. Committed to continuing his education after hig...