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Success Stories

Discover how ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû¾«Æ·¸£Àû students, alumni, and faculty turn education into action. Explore success stories of leadership, service, and innovation that reflect our Franciscan mission. Ready to see where your story begins? Explore how you can join a community that leads with purpose.

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Timothy Bailey | Business | MBA | Rodney Ridley | Student | O'Pake | 2020

Alvernia's own returns to pursue MBA

Tim Bailey graduated in May of 2020 with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Management and Finance. As with many colleges and universities, Bailey’s senior year was unfortunately cut short due the COVID-19 pandemic. As a senior, Bai...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2021
mike lanza criminal justice

Criminal Justice major connects with community

Michael Lanza '22 has always wanted to work in law enforcement and after shadowing with the Berks County Sheriff's Department, an experience made possible through the Criminal Justice Program at Alvernia, his career plans are taking shape. "T...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2021
Schuylkill Healthcare Science graduate Rebecca McCormick

Adult student persists during health crisis

After returning to school as an adult student to complete her undergraduate degree, Rebecca McCormick ‘18 suffered a brain aneurism during her junior year. As she awoke from a two-week medically induced coma, she recalled how her normal life chang...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2020
MSAT student Kelly Ryan '21 in athletic training classroom

MSAT student logs over 250 clinical hours

Dean’s list student Kelly Ryan ’21 decided to attend ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû¾«Æ·¸£Àû to pursue a degree in Athletic Training because it gave her the opportunity to be challenged in a small learning environment.  She was thrilled with the program’s transi...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2020