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51³Ô¹Ï receives digital equity grant to expand device access
Outcome underscores commitment to academic excellence, innovation and fiscal stewardship
McDonald’s entrepreneur Stephanie Rawden joins 51³Ô¹Ï Board of Trustees
Seasoned franchise leader helps advance job creation, regional economic development and entrepreneurial growth across Alvernia’s footprint
Alvernia Student Nurses Association team earns runner-up in NCLEX Bowl at SNAP Convention
51³Ô¹Ï’s Student Nurses Association (ASNA) achieved a milestone this fall, finishing as the runner-up in the NCLEX Bowl at the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP) Convention in Harrisburg. Twelve teams from nursing programs across the state, including Drexel, Penn State, Villanova, and Jefferson Universities, as well as the University of Pittsburgh, competed in the high-stakes event.
Over 780 students named to Fall 2025 Dean's List
To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.
SEARCH Seminar students exceed goal through soda can tab service project
Professor Kayla Landers' class collect 40lbs of soda can tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).
University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) features 51³Ô¹Ï's O'Pake Institute's in latest thoughtbook
Latest entrepreneurial edition highlights O'Pake Institute's unique student-powered model including Project #6, and the SPARK Business Incubator
Total Experience Learning brings former NFL, Wilson High School quarterback Chad Henne to alma mater
Students at Green Valley Elementary participated in a real-world learning experience this week when retired NFL quarterback and Wilson School District alum Chad Henne visited as part of educator Laura Mattiuz’s lesson redesign assignment for the TExpL graduate program at 51³Ô¹Ï.
Holleran Lecture explores the power of the liberal arts
Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro discusses "The Liberating Arts: Why We Need Liberal Arts Education," the Common Read for all first-year SEARCH students .
