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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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Ettiena Britt | Class of 2020 | Nursing Student

Clinical experiences bolster confidence

Alvernia nursing student Ettieanna Britt 20 credited her clinical experiences on a medical complexity unit, maternity unit, medical/surgical unit and in a long-term care facility with increasing both her skill-level and her co...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2022
Kiersten Ingram | Class of 2020 | Communications

Graphic Designer builds a professional portfolio

Communication major Kiersten Ingram 20 looks forward to beginning her career in marketing and graphic design when she graduates. Shes made the most of her years at Alvernia, gaining hands-on experience through internships and service-learning cl...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2022
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 Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2021
Tom Franek

He finds joy in helping students find their 'lightbulb moments'

Dr. Thomas Franek started at 51勛圖 during the 2015-2016 year, but has nearly 20 years of experience as an educator and 30 years of practical experience. Once an active high school athlete, the associate professor of athleti...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2021