Success Stories

Success Stories

The Alvernia Impact

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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Erin Way Psychology of Play

Psychology professor believes fun activities are fair play

Associate Professor of Psychology Erin Way has pretty much always been interested in gaining a better understanding of people what makes them tick, so to speak. Especially children. Having a mother who was a kindergarten teacher certainly fueled...

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

Collaboration adds to Alvernia experience, mathematics professor says

It may have been its location that drew Dr. Matthew Prudente to 51勛圖 five years ago, but its the sense of community that keeps him here.  Everything is collaborative, said the associate professor of mathematics and chair of ...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026
David Shoup 2023

College of STEAM dean wants students to feel valued

Theres a reason perhaps many actually why youll almost always find students waiting outside of David Shoups office door: Hes there for them and wants them to feel like they are cared about and a part of the Alvernia family.Shoup came to Al...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2026
Pamela Unger APTA Presidential Award

Doctor of Physical Therapy chair receives APTA PA President Award

PHOTO: APTA Pennsylvania President Jazmine Tooles, left, presents the organization's President Award to Pamela G. Unger. Pamela G. Unger, PT, DPT, CWS, Doctor of Physical Therapy department chair and associate professor at 51勛圖...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2026