University Awards

Holleran Center Community Engagement Award: presented to graduating seniors who have completed 500 hours of service to the community as Alvernia students.

Holleran Center Outstanding Service Award: presented to the graduating senior who has completed the most hours in service to the community. The recipient of this award will receive a monetary award made to a charity of his or her choice.

Boscov Collegiate Scholar Award: Named in honor of Albert Boscov, a true force in the Reading Community and the first donor towards our Reading Collegiate Scholar Program. This award is given to a graduating member from the Reading Collegiate Scholar Program, in recognition of their academic excellence and engagement both on campus and in the community.

The Fromm Interfaith Scholarship: Established by Michael and Susan Fromm to encourage interfaith understanding and dialogue among Alvernia’s students and to foster this important work in the greater community.

The Franciscan Peace and Justice Award: The Franciscan Peace and Justice Award is given to a graduating senior who demonstrates a spirit of service and leadership in academic and co-curricular activities; promotes diversity and respect for all people; is dedicated to engagement in the community, especially with the poor and marginalized; and is actively committed to building a global community rooted in the values of social justice and peace.

The O’Pake Graduate Fellowship in Leadership: Named in honor of former State Senator and Alvernia Trustee Michael O’Pake, this award is given to one or two students in graduate leadership education programs who have demonstrated excellence in their studies and who are actively engaged in research related to leadership studies. Fellows receive a stipend to support research activities related to their academic program.

The O’Pake Undergraduate Leadership Award: This $500 award, named in honor of former State Senator and Alvernia Trustee Michael O’Pake, is presented to two undergraduate students who have displayed growth as campus leaders by participating in positions of leadership on campus and have inspired others through their leadership talents.

Outstanding Scholar Athlete Award: Two student athletes, one male and one female, are recognized annually for maintaining the highest-grade point average after four years as Alvernia athletes.

St. Ignatius of Loyola Award: The Saint Ignatius Award is bestowed upon a military student who has exemplified selfless service, high moral courage and character, and a commitment to intellectual excellence without expectation of material reward or public recognition.

Senior Scholar Award: The Senior Scholar Award is a $10,000 scholarship toward Alvernia senior year tuition presented to one student. The recipient must maintain a 3.7 GPA, submit a letter.

Sister Mary Donatilla Faculty Award: The Sister Mary Donatilla Faculty Award is awarded to a full-time faculty member who has given long service to the university in teaching, advising, service and support. The Honors and Awards Committee selects the recipient.

Teaching Excellence Award: This award recognizes excellence and/or innovation in teaching among faculty at Alvernia. The awardee, nominated by students and/or alumni, must be a full-time faculty member with at least two complete years of service at the university. It is recommended that the recipient share his or her teaching expertise with other faculty members formally through a faculty workshop, or informally through mentorship of junior faculty members.

Saint Bernardine Faculty Award: This award recognizes an adjunct instructor for excellence in teaching.

Real World Learning Faculty Award: The award is given in recognition of a faculty member who demonstrates excellence in providing real world experiences for our students.