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Biology professor leads team authoring article on notable marine microbe
Assistant Professor of Biology Jamie Becker, Ph.D., in November published a research article on a minuscule yet mighty marine organism.Novel isolates expand the physiological diversity of Prochlorococcus and illuminate its macroevolution appeare...
Nursing passion drives educational comeback
Sonya's Comeback StoryCreate Your ComebackNearly three decades after earning her associate degree in nursing from Alvernia, Sonya Naugle 25 returned to the classroom and proudly crossed the graduation stage again on May 10, 2025 this time with ...
Former pro basketball player launches foundation to help at-risk youth
Ray Strickland 04 became familiar with Alvernias campus before entering a classroom or declaring a major. His introduction came at summertime basketball camp with Alvernia Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Jack McCloskey, then coach of the mens b...
