Office of Marketing and Communications
The Office of Marketing and Communications is composed of dynamic storytelling professionals dedicated to sharing the university’s distinctive Franciscan heritage, timeless core values and transformative education model to a wide range of internal and external audiences.
As dynamic problem solvers and campus partners the office leverages news and media relations, marketing, branding, photography, videography trademark and licensing, website and social media to help the university accomplish its strategic priorities.
Mission Statement: Through the execution of strategic, creative and collaborative initiatives, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) advances the university’s mission through the curation, stewardship and elevation of the Alvernia brand.
Meet the Team
Kristin Eck
Jon Fassnacht
Lynn Gano
Sarah Matarella M.A. ’22
Our Work:
Â鶹ÊÓƵ forms alliance with Independence Blue Cross to Expand Educational Opportunities
The new relationship creates flexible, affordable pathways for IBX associates to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees while advancing their careers
Alvernia’s Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Programs Receive ABET Accreditation
Accreditation affirms that the university’s programs meet the quality standards established by the engineering profession.
Alvernia President Fitzgerald featured in article about workplace adaptability
Alvernia President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., was featured in "Adaptability in the Workplace," an article written by Adam Mendler, a nationally recognized authority on leadership.
Success Stories
First-generation student helps to unleash Alvernia's robot dog
Jaden Roman ’26, a recent graduate of the cybersecurity track of Alvernia’s computer science major, readily admits that being a first-generation college student comes with a unique type of pressure. For that reason, it was important for him to lan...
Building a Future in Research, One Brick at a Time
Junior Alyssa Grim and Professor Brad Bauer, Ph.D. take a colorful approach to scientific research By Sarah MatarellaFor most people, a pile of LEGO bricks might inspire a leisurely afternoon of building. For&nbs...
Alvernia's foundation helps veteran transfer student find success
Ask Alvernia alum Corey McNear, DMD about his college experience and he’ll likely tell you it was anything but traditional.School, admittedly, wasn’t a top priority for McNear in high school. Post-graduation, he joined the Marine Corps, serving fr...
O'Pake Fellow set up for professional success after logging 500 consulting hours
Since he started as an O’Pake Fellow during his first year at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Anthony Florkowski ’25, MBA ’27 says his communication and project management skills have made a 180-degree change for the better, setting him up for success in the...
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Magazine
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Office of Marketing and Communication produces Alvernia's annual alumni magazine.