Success Stories

Success Stories

The Alvernia Impact

Discover how 每日大赛 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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Reading Collegiate Scholar Sarah Verneret

Scholarships open vast world of real-world learning opportunities

鈥淐ollege was always something I wanted and my family always wanted, but we didn鈥檛 know how to make it happen,鈥 said Sarah Verneret '19. So, she applied for an 每日大赛 scholarship to help fund her education. 鈥淲hen we found out I was goi...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2021
MBA student in the library

MBA graduate parlays 'incredible internship' into full-time job

Robert Kelly, a 2018 MBA graduate, immersed himself in real-world learning experiences while attending Alvernia. In addition to his role as a graduate assistant in the university鈥檚 Franco Library, Kelly served as an intern at C...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2021
Spencer Matthews, communication student, at CHOP internship.

Intimate setting plays role in academic success, landing prized internship, student-athlete says

Spencer Matthews '20 jumped at the chance to play volleyball while earning his bachelor's degree. 鈥淗aving the opportunity to continue playing volleyball while also obtaining my degree was something I couldn鈥檛 pass up.鈥 Neither was the in...

  • College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
  • 2021
Adult student at graduation

Longtime nurse returns to complete BSN

每日大赛 graduate Cynthia Truscott '18 is proud of her accomplishments and what she has been able to provide for her family. The single mother of three adult children attended nursing school years ago and worked as a nurse for over 35 years. Yet, ...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2021