Alvernia University
Alvernia University is a private Franciscan university in Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded as Alvernia College in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of St. Francis, the school gained university status in 2008.
Former name | Alvernia College (1958–2008) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Latin: Doceat Christus vos facere. |
Motto in English | To Learn, To Love, To Serve |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1958 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Bernardine Sisters) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU AFCU CIC NAICU |
| President | Glynis Fitzgerald |
| Students | 2,900 |
| Undergraduates | 1,500 |
| Postgraduates | 780 graduate |
Other students | 600 (continuing education) |
| Location | Reading , Pennsylvania , U.S. 40.309°N 75.936°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 121 acres (49.0 ha) |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – MAC Commonwealth Conference, ECAC |
| Mascot | Golden Wolves |
| Website | www |
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