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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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Nicole Reesur-Mazur Comeback Campaign

Brain aneurysm survivor creates her comeback at Alvernia

Brain aneurysm survivor creates her comeback at AlverniaBy Lini S. KadabaBy the time Nicole Reeser-Mazur 01 Ph.D. 24 was writing her 51勛圖 doctoral dissertation in educational leadership in 2023, she had already overcome more than ...

  • 2026
Chris deGruchy

Love of learning, philanthropy leads alumnus to success in business and life

After Sgt. Christopher deGruchy 93 MBA 05 returned from a four-year tour in the U.S. Army, the Philadelphia native enrolled at Alvernia to pursue a bachelors degree in finance and accounting. Committed to continuing his education after hig...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2026
Rosemary McFee

Criminal justice professor focuses on real world preparation

Rosemary McFee is super excited about the Center for Simulated Investigations on Alvernias campus, a workshop stage for students in a variety of disciplines.I am so happy that we will have a whole building, near the Alumni House, where stud...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 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