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Discover how 51³Ô¹Ï 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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Figurelli family 2025

New Jersey couple become Alvernia parents for third time

While Thomas and Christina Figurelli of Mullica Hill, N.J., saw all three of their children attend Catholic school growing up, they likely would never have imaged they’d all choose the same Franciscan college post-high school.But it was kismet.“We...

  • 2026
Michael Andrew with other Interns

Sales competition leads Alvernia student to full-time role with Fortune 500 firm

PHOTO: Michael Andrew ’26 (second from left) with fellow interns during a Graybar training program. 51³Ô¹Ï student-athlete Michael Andrew ’26 discovered a life-changing professional opportunity this summer, thanks to a connection...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026
Hao Ha esports

Esports player engineers a successful gameplan

By Jon FassnachtThe rise of esports over the last decade has been meteoric. Many traditionalists initially scoffed at the idea of an audience watching others compete in video game tournaments, but passionate fans were game.According to those who p...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026
Student with dog on campus

Making the case for K-9 units

Criminal Justice Administration graduate Elizabeth Goida values the education she received at 51³Ô¹Ï, which included real-world experiences, such attending the Reading Police Academy and working with the Reading Police ...

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