O'Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship

Alvernia University announces the appointment of business leaders Michael Fromm, Christopher deGruchy ’93/MBA ’05, Stephanie Rawden and Angelo J. Valletta to its Board of Trustees.

The image identifies Learn2Inject's Philip Crock (engineering lead) and Jack Badalementi (founder/CEO), and Alvernia University's Rodney S. Ridley (development officer) and Colin McFayden ‘25 (MBA candidate, O’Pake Institute graduate assistant).

Alvernia University’s 2026 incoming class has more than 575 first-year and transfer students, exceeding its 2022 record of 563 and marking seven consecutive years above 475. It is up 21.89% from the 2025 class of more than 475.

PHOTO: 2026 S.U.R.F. Cohort and Faculty Mentors

Alvernia University's Franciscan Tradition shapes its values, curriculum, and commitment to social justice, compassion, and service.

Alvernia is a rigorous, caring, and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence and to fostering broadly educated learners, reflective professionals and engaged citizens, and ethical leaders with moral courage.

Alvernia University's timeline covers the history of the Franciscan Tradition, its founding principles, and its dedication to community service and social justice.

Alvernia University's leadership team page describes a student-centered approach focused on collaboration, transparency, and accessibility.

Ashlee is Alvernia's AI recruiter, designed to answer questions about Alvernia and connect people with its community.

The page provides Alvernia University's contact form, department contact information, location and directions, and information about campus visits and tours.

Forming ethical leaders with moral courage to do well and do good.

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