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Alvernia Headlines
Israeli and Palestinian women lead peace talk at Alvernia
3/12/2010Israeli May Freed (21) sat shoulder-to-shoulder with Palestinians Amira Said (22) and Fairooz Abadi (21) to discuss what it has been like to live in war-torn Israel and Palestine.
Read MoreAlvernia’s Kathleen Davis to serve as UCEA Commissioner
3/11/2010Kathleen V. Davis, Ph.D., has been elected to the post of Commissioner for the University of Continuing Education Association (UCEA).
Read MoreAlvernia Facts and Figures
Alvernia Facts & Figures
Students
- 2,800 total students
- 1,420 traditional undergraduates
- 40:60 male-female ratio
- Approximately 77% of freshmen reside on our 121-acre campus.
After Alvernia
Our graduates are discovering that the purposeful, practical liberal arts education they received at Alvernia University benefits them in their professions. A survey of 2008 graduates revealed the following:
- 83% felt their Alvernia education provided experiences relevant to career goals.
- 84% felt their Alvernia education has provided up-to-date information relevant to current issues and topics.
- 86% credit their Alvernia degree as a factor for getting their new job.
- 73% of students who have jobs with new employers or a job offer said their Alvernia degree was a requirement for the job.
- The majority of Alvernia graduates with new jobs found them within 1-3 months of graduation.
- They associate their new degree with anticipated benefits such as promotions, better job security, better benefits, and extra vacation time.
Message from Dr. Cicala
Message from Dr. Joe Cicala
VP for University Life
Once upon a time, the legal principle in loco parentis governed the actions of colleges and universities. The faculty and staff were allowed…expected, really…to do their work “in the place of parents.”
Legally, those days are long gone, as I believe they should be. Personally and philosophically? That’s another story.
Graduation Information
WHEN: Saturday, May 15, 2010
WHERE: Sovereign Center
TIME:
10:00 a.m. Baccalaureate
2:00 p.m. Conferring of Degrees
Contact Tracy Hine with questions at tracy.hine@alvernia.edu or 610.796.8211.
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