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- How is CollegeTowne part of ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥â€™s Franciscan mission?
As a Franciscan institution, ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥â€™s mission compels it to be a source of transformation for students and the communities it serves, as St. Francis of Assisi was during his day. Just as St. Francis played a critical role in rebuilding the Church, ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥, collaborating with other partners, will play a key role in the revitalization of the communities it serves in Reading, Pottsville and Philadelphia.
- How is the O'Pake Institute connected to CollegeTowne?
The newly re-engineered O’Pake Institute will serve as a catalyst for educational and business expansion, including the student-powered business incubator, in the communities it serves.
- What is a business incubator?
A business incubator provides training and support to help develop new and startup companies. As a space for student-powered ideas and exploring program opportunities for strategic growth, it serves as a catalyst for local or regional economic development. To support its academic programs, ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥ is partnering with local economic growth organizations Greater to establish student-centered business incubators in the communities it serves.
John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne
The John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne is ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥â€™s new downtown Reading facility. The dynamic extension of main campus showcases ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥â€™s student-centric approach to learning.
American House at Reading CollegeTowne
The American House at Reading CollegeTowne is part of ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥â€™s downtown Reading footprint. The 45,000-square-foot property at 354 Penn Street was purchased in June 2022 as part of the university’s second phase of the Reading CollegeTowne initiative and an additional $20 million in downtown Reading investments.
Pottsville CollegeTowne
Pottsville CollegeTowne, ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥'s new 17,000-square-foot facility, boasts high-tech academic and community space.
