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The Alvernia Impact

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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Ann Marie Stout

Graduate returns to pursue MSW

Ann-Marie Stout graduated from Alvernia in 2019 with her Bachelor of Social Work degree. Stout’s focus during her undergraduate work was to address the needs of the local community, tackling poverty, drug addiction, limited education and poor reso...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2021
Schuylkill Healthcare Science graduate Rebecca McCormick

Adult student persists during health crisis

After returning to school as an adult student to complete her undergraduate degree, Rebecca McCormick ‘18 suffered a brain aneurism during her junior year. As she awoke from a two-week medically induced coma, she recalled how her normal life chang...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2020
MSAT student Kelly Ryan '21 in athletic training classroom

MSAT student logs over 250 clinical hours

Dean’s list student Kelly Ryan ’21 decided to attend 51³Ô¹Ï to pursue a degree in Athletic Training because it gave her the opportunity to be challenged in a small learning environment.  She was thrilled with the program’s transi...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2020
Collin Welteroth, pre-med student, Reading Hospital

Ethics training enhances medical internship

As 51³Ô¹Ï pre-medical student Collin Welteroth '20 unpacked and organized his clothing, he chatted with the newest resident at a facility for people who use wheelchairs. The resident told Welteroth he has had a great life and would ra...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2020