Alvernia defines the community. It is a vibrant intellectual environment in which students learn, discover, give and grow as leaders with moral courage.


Guided by Franciscan values and the ideal of 鈥渒nowledge joined with love,鈥 and rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, 媚娘直播 is a rigorous, caring, and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence and to being and fostering:

  • Broadly educated, life-long learners
  • Reflective professionals and engaged citizens
  • Ethical leaders with moral courage
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Statue by the Grotto
A Franciscan Tradition
Alvernia fosters the missionary spirit of the Bernardine Sisters, valuing diversity of thought, faiths, and cultures, where creativity is celebrated and service is paramount.
Francis Hall aerial view
Core Values
The 媚娘直播 community embraces service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation and collegiality.
媚娘直播 sign at main entrance
History
It began in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters established an orphanage in Francis Hall.
媚娘直播 banners on lightpoles
Strong Reputation
Alvernia consistently ranks among U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 top regional universities in the North.
Chloe Gletow volunteering at Millmont Elementary
Real World Learning
Defining the 媚娘直播 experience, experiential and service learning empowers students to apply knowledge through hands-on practice, building a solid foundation for real-world success.
Total Experience Learning Educator Open House
Total Experience Learning Community Open House
MBA Virtual Information Session
MSEM Virtual Info Session
Packapalooza 2025
2025 Berks County Spring College Fair