Success Stories

Success Stories

The Alvernia Impact

Discover how 午夜福利精品福利 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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Regina Rossi Senior Scholar Golden Guide Ambassador MSOT

MSOT standout aims to advance use of 3-D prosthetic hands

As a high school student, Regina Rossi perused occupational therapy programs and Alvernia鈥檚 stood out. 鈥淲hen I discovered the school offered a five-year OT program, I was intrigued and when I visited the beautiful campus and spoke to the dedicated...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2026
Adult Education Student: Jennifer Hack - Criminal Justice Major

Student guides troubled youth on pathway to success

Jennifer Hack '18 has always been interested in the criminal justice field, and her calling to assist youth in the juvenile probation system led to an experiential learning experience at the Berks County Probation Office. Through the practicum dur...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2026
Prof. Reyher instructing an adult student on addictions and mental health treatment.

Director of groundbreaking program believes his field is a calling

In recent years, our world鈥檚 focus has shifted to serious concern about mental health and addiction issues. More than 40 years ago, Alvernia was a forerunner, featuring prominently in the solution to this problem by initiating the Alcoholism Couns...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2026
Eric Recktenwald

Department of Science chair loves to dive into research with students

Though he wears hats as associate professor of both biology and physical therapy and as the Department of Science chair at 午夜福利精品福利, at the heart of everything Eric Recktenwald does is research. That, and his students.  A grad...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026