An eye on Alvernia’s
future For more than 50 years, Alvernia has been making its mark, first as a small college serving the local community, now as a successful and growing comprehensive university attracting interest from across the nation as one of just 22 Franciscan schools in the country. It’s a mark that can be recognized in our graduates, our students, our faculty members and our foundresses, the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters. All Alvernians are empowered to shape and transform the world around them. They are men and women of character and ideals, prepared for lives of purpose, personal fulfillment and professional success. However successful our past, our combined eyes are on Alvernia’s future. Never before has the institution been poised for such greatness — or faced such challenges. The following pages chart a path for Alvernia’s future, first through Great Expectations, an article which shares perspective from University President Tom Flynn and Board Chair Joanne Judge about the institution’s recently updated strategic plan and vision for ensuing years. The Ten to Watch section profiles a handful of the best and brightest examples of Alvernians who are poised to make an impact in the future. Enjoy the ride…it offers quite a view!
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