Alvernia University and Schuylkill YMCA Join Forces to Transform Pottsville with New Gymnastics Facility

Alvernia University and the Schuylkill YMCA have joined forces through a transformative expansion of the Pottsville CollegeTowne initiative.

PADCO and Alvernia University’s O’Pake Institute Partner to Help Strengthen Schuylkill County’s Economy

The Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO) announced Wednesday a strategic partnership with Alvernia University’s O’Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship. 

Pottsville CollegeTowne Secures $3 Million Grant for Renovation Project

Alvernia University has received a $3 million grant from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to support the next phase of renovations at its Pottsville CollegeTowne location.

Schuylkill County College Students Graduate from Alvernia University

Alvernia University celebrated more than 600 students in the Class of 2024 with a commencement ceremony at the Santander Arena in downtown Reading, Pa. on May 11, 2023.

Schuylkill County College Students Named to Alvernia University Dean's List

  

Alvernia University has named the Schuylkill County college students that have been named to the Spring 2024 Semester Dean's List.

Schuylkill County College Students Named to Alvernia University's Dean's List

 

Alvernia University has named the Schuylkill County college students that have been named to the Fall 2023 Semester Dean's List.

Schuylkill County College Students Named to Alvernia University's Dean's List

Alvernia University has named the Schuylkill County college students that have been named to the Spring 2023 Semester Dean's List.

Alvernia University Holds Grand Opening of New Pottsville Collegetowne

On Thursday, Alvernia University held a grand opening celebration of its new Pottsville Collegetowne.

Schuylkill County College Students Named to Alvernia University's Dean's List

Alvernia University has named the Schuylkill County college students that have been named to the Fall 2022 Semester Dean's List.

Schuylkill County College Students Named to Alvernia University's Dean's List

Alvernia University has named the Schuylkill County college students that have been named to the Spring 2022 Semester Dean's List.

Schuylkill County Graduates Receive Degrees from Alvernia University

Over 670 students earned associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from Alvernia University during the 2021-22 academic year, 37 were from Schuylkill County. 

Alvernia University Receives Federal Funding for Pottsville CollegeTowne

On Tuesday, Alvernia University and elected officials got together to hold a ceremony and check presentation for federal funding the university received.

Schuylkill County College Students Named to Alvernia University's Dean's List

Schuylkill County College Students Named to 

Alvernia University's Dean's List

Alvernia University has named the Schuylkill County college students that have been named to the Fall 2021 Semester Dean's List.

Alvernia University Announces Additional Details for Pottsville CollegeTowne

On Thursday, Alvernia University announced additional details on their plans for their new CollegeTowne in Pottsville.

Alvernia Awarded Pennsylvania RACP Grant to Renovate Former Giant for CollegeTowne Pottsville

Alvernia University announced on Wednesday that the college has received a $3 million grant from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to renovate its newly secured downtown Pottsville location at 500 Progress Avenue, for their Pottsville CollegeTowne strategy. 

Collegetown to Help Revitalize the City of Pottsville

A year ago, the closing of the Giant Supermarket on Progress Avenue and use of the building was somewhat of a controversy, but a year later, the building has new life and all parties involved are happy.

Alvernia University to Purchase Former Giant Grocery Store Property in Pottsville

Alvernia University, based in Reading, has confirmed that the school will be purchasing the former Giant Grocery Store property in Pottsville.