Alvernia University

BREAKING NEWS | The current 2026 incoming class of over 575 students marks the seventh consecutive year of welcoming over 475 new students. Read more about the record class 🔗 https://www.alvernia.edu/news/2026/08/alvernia-welcome-record-incoming-class-fall

Alvernia to welcome record incoming class this fall Milestone marks the seventh consecutive year with over 475 new students Alvernia University will welcome the largest class in university history this fall, with enrollment …

Nine students spent 10 weeks in the lab and the field this summer, conducting research alongside their faculty mentors in the Student Undergraduate Research Fellows Program. Projects spanned several fields, including criminal justice, chemistry, engineering, psychology, biology, and physics.

Topics ranged from assessing mold risk in local families' homes and inventing a product to monitor that risk to determining the effects of childhood trauma on college students' ability to form social connections.

Their hard work culminated in their final presentations last week. Read more here 🔗 https://www.alvernia.edu/news/2026/08/nine-student-undergraduate-research-fellows-present-summer-projects

NEWS | Alvernia expands partnership with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health 🔗 https://auwolves.com/news/2026/8/4/general-alvernia-university-names-penn-medicine-official-sports-medicine-provider.aspx

"We could not be more excited to be entering into this partnership with Penn Medicine to be the official sports medicine provider of Alvernia University Athletics. We believe this is an opportunity for us to continue to elevate the experience that we are able to offer our student-athletes," said Cory Beddick, Alvernia's Director of Athletics and Recreation.

Clinicians at the Penn Medicine - Alvernia Medical and Counseling Center first began providing primary care, sick visits, and mental health counseling directly to Alvernia University students and employees in 2023. That care will be expanded to include specialized sports medicine expertise, strengthening a shared commitment to high‑quality, inclusive care for every student.

Alvernia University Names Penn Medicine as Official Sports Medicine Provider - Alvernia University Athletics Reading, Pa. (August 4, 2026) - Alvernia University announced the selection of Penn Medicine as the official sports medicine provider to Alvernia Athletics on Wednesday.

Senator Dave McCormick visited the John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne to discuss Alvernia's role in educating the next generation of engineers and meeting the demands of the local and regional workforce.

The Post Center is an ever-growing hub for this activity, and we are grateful to host this conversation in downtown Reading today with Trustee Barry Schlouch of Schlouch Incorporated, Tec Centro Berks, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Alvernia's John R. Post School of Engineering, and Total Experience Learning at Alvernia University.

2016 had its moment. What about the 2000s?

Enjoy this 2000s scrapbook & tag who you see!

One last summer adventure awaits before move-in...

There's still time to secure a spot at one of the four Pre-Orientation Camps! Move in early on August 16th, make new friends, and immerse yourself in all things Alvernia before New Student Orientation even begins.

Camp Options:
• Expedition: First-Year Adventure
• O’Pake Institute Entrepreneurial Camp
• AU Bound: A Tradition of Service
• Honors Program Camp

Students from any major can sign up for any of the camps. All camp participants will gather together with current student leaders for an off-campus Hersheypark trip, a BBQ and pool party at President Fitzgerald’s house, and all meals provided. Get a jump-start on your college experience and sign up for one of our specialized camp programs – absolutely FREE!

Read all of the details on each camp and secure your spot today 🔗 https://www.alvernia.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/admitted-students/pre-orientation-camp

Behind every Golden Wolf is a family cheering them on 💛🐺

This , we're celebrating the parents, guardians and families whose sacrifices and unwavering support help our students pursue their dreams. Thank you for every campus visit, late-night phone call, care package and word of encouragement. Your belief in our students helps shape who they become.

We're also celebrating all of our students who are parents. The effort and sacrifices you make for your dreams and your family do not go unnoticed!

Here's to the families who celebrate every milestone with us from applying, to graduating, coming back for homecoming, and everything in between. Thank you!