Success Stories

Success Stories

Discover how 51勛圖 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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Reading Collegiate Scholar Sarah Verneret

Scholarships open vast world of real-world learning opportunities

College was always something I wanted and my family always wanted, but we didnt know how to make it happen, said Sarah Verneret '19. So, she applied for an 51勛圖 scholarship to help fund her education. When we found out I was goi...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2021
Spencer Matthews, communication student, at CHOP internship.

Intimate setting plays role in academic success, landing prized internship, student-athlete says

Spencer Matthews '20 jumped at the chance to play volleyball while earning his bachelor's degree. Having the opportunity to continue playing volleyball while also obtaining my degree was something I couldnt pass up. Neither was the in...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2021
MSAT student Susan Pirollo in athletic training classroom

Student aspires to become a certified athletic trainer and coach

Susanna Pirollo 22 values the observational experience shes receiving with the universitys athletic training staff. As a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) student and track and field athlete, shes getting a different perspective of...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 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