Success Stories

Success Stories

Discover how Â鶹¹ÙÍø students, alumni, and faculty turn education into action. Explore success stories of leadership, service, and innovation that reflect our Franciscan mission. Ready to see where your story begins? Explore how you can join a community that leads with purpose.

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Kiersten Ingram | Class of 2020 | Communications

Graphic Designer builds a professional portfolio

Communication major Kiersten Ingram ’20 looks forward to beginning her career in marketing and graphic design when she graduates. She’s made the most of her years at Alvernia, gaining hands-on experience through internships and service-learning cl...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2022
Joey Burgess, OT student, and former president of SOTA.

Infinite opportunities are realized by standout OT student

Joey Burgess ’22 played a pivotal role in defining what Alvernia’s OT program is all about. As the Student Occupational Therapy Association president, and recipient of the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association and Maryland Occupational The...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2022
Schuylkill Business Graduate Angela Boris

College re-entry provides success

The choice to return to school as an adult can be a difficult one. Angela Boris, a Schuylkill County resident, began her college pursuit as a young adult in 1991, but was unable to complete it at that time. After years of life experience and ...

  • College of Business, Communication, and Leadership
  • 2022
Tom Franek

He finds joy in helping students find their 'lightbulb moments'

Dr. Thomas Franek started at Â鶹¹ÙÍø during the 2015-2016 year, but has nearly 20 years of experience as an educator and 30 years of practical experience. Once an active high school athlete, the associate professor of athleti...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2021