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MBA student's evolution at Alvernia mirrors university's growth
By Hailey Rohrer '25 MBA '27In many ways, my time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ grew alongside the campus itself. When I arrived as a first-year student, I hadn’t yet decided on a major. What I did know was that I wanted a place where I could explore my ...
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...