Alvernia University

400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, PA 19607-179 -  View Map

Tel: (610)796-8200

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• The roots that were to become Alvernia University were planted in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis established a Teacher’s Seminarium for the education of the Sisters. Thirty-two years later, in 1958, the institution was expanded into a four-year liberal arts college.
• Alvernia University provides 5-year Masters Programs in Education, Business, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work, having a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
• You'll find many ways to get involved on campus and add to your educational experience. Student service organizations, honor societies, and intercollegiate athletics are excellent ways to learn teamwork skills and supplement your classroom learning. More than 500 Alvernia students are active in over 50 student groups, and numerous activities are scheduled throughout the year. We have over 100 student leadership positions, and over 200 of our students are members of honor societies.
• Alvernia's 123-acre campus is located three miles from Reading, in the scenic Blue Mountain area of eastern Pennsylvania. Public transportation provides service to within walking distance of the campus.
• Alvernia University is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
• Profile last updated: 12/09/2008.

In the News:

• Alvernia center getting new director (Reading Eagle)
  posted on July 11, 2011 at 04:19:14 am
  Teaching the importance of community service and philanthropy has been Ginny Hand's mission for four years as director of Alvernia University's Holleran Center for Community Engagement.
• Reporters' Notebook: Kids make for tough interviews (Reading Eagle)
  posted on July 5, 2011 at 04:11:37 am
  When I was covering an Alvernia University youth summer day camp's trip to the Mid-Atlantic Air museum last Wednesday, kids from ages 11 to 14 marveled at the old planes and asked questions about flying. I learned that interviewing an 11-year-old isn't so easy if you're looking for actual quotes.
• Alvernia recruit turns down Phillies (Reading Eagle)
  posted on July 2, 2011 at 04:11:06 am
  For Alvernia University baseball recruit Kolya Stephenson, a decision had to be made between signing a professional contract or taking the mound in college.
• Alvernia day camp encourages kids to set goals (Reading Eagle)
  posted on July 1, 2011 at 04:18:13 am
  Reading children attending an Alvernia University day camp learned about aviation while being encouraged to consider their future goals at a young age.
• Voices 2011 graduates' mini profiles (Reading Eagle)
  posted on June 22, 2011 at 10:33:15 pm
  Plans after graduation: Attend Alvernia University for pre-med. What I think I'll be doing in 10 years: Working as a surgeon or physician. One high school incident I'll never forget: All of the music activities I've participated in, and the fantastic memories and friends I've made through them.

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