OF ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY
WELCOME YOU TO THE
2026 HONORS CONVOCATION
Friday, May 8, 2026 | 1:30 PM Physical Education Center | Alvernia University, Reading, PA
Welcome to Alvernia University and thank you for joining us as we honor students for academic achievement. Please silence all electronic devices during the program
Faculty Awards
Lindback Foundation Award
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The Lindback Foundation Award for excellence in teaching is awarded to a full-time tenured faculty member with at least 10 years of full-time teaching at Alvernia. Factors considered include excellence performance in teaching, service, and scholarship/research.
Mary Ann Durant, DNP, MSN, RN, M.Ed. Associate Professor of Nursing
Justice, Equity, and Diversity Faculty
Award
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This award recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates and advances the ideals of justice, equity, and diversity in teaching, service, or research and a deep commitment to Catholic social teaching and its emphasis on protecting human dignity.
Jodi Radosh, Ph.D. Professor of Communication and Digital Media
2026-2027 Senior Scholar
Senior Scholar Award
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The Senior Scholar Award is presented to a student who represents the best characteristics that are found in the Alvernia University student body, including a strong interest and commitment to their major, the University, and the community. The award is given to a full-time student who has met the criteria of having senior standing in the fall semester, a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.7, and who has completed at least 45 credits at Alvernia University. The student will make a scholarly contribution in their discipline during their senior year in the form of research or other major project guided by a faculty member of her choosing and will speak at next year’s Opening Convocation and Honors Convocation.
Paige Jerrahian Junior, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Research Recognition
Higher Education Council of Berks County (HECBC) –
More than 60 students from Alvernia University attended and presented at the annual Berks County Undergraduate Research & Creativity Conference hosted by the
Higher Education Council of Berks County. This conference allows students to share their research and creativity with each other and the community. The conference is open to any undergraduate student seeking an opportunity to share their expertise with other scholars. Students present: Papers, Posters, Visual Art, and Performances.
Alessandra Albert Andrew Kao
Bella Blundetto
Bailey Bodien
Alexis Bonte
Katelynn Border
Kelsey Brinckman
Logan Buch
Joe Canterino
Mylina Castillo
Mylina Castillo
Nicholas Colletti
Aliyah Daniels
Gabriella Dinoto
Bridget Donachie
Kathryn Dynesko
Russell Emrich
Jessenia Escobar-Jimenez
Gillian Evans
Jillian Everett
Patricia Falar
Cecilia Golden
Jillian Gorner
Gabriella Kleintop
Jilian Laughman
Julia Lawson
McKenna Lengle
Joyce Lu
Stephanie Luzeckyj
Savannah MaGee
Kelly Mattern
Al'Liyah McCloud
Abigail McGinley
Alina Molnar
Allison Moore
Brianna Pascal
Ben Paul
Benjamin Paul
Theresa Pillsbury
Katelyn Scheeler
Elisabeth Schwarz
Jake Shirey
Rachael Sjoberg
Travis Slear
Raymundo Gutarra Karlee Smith
Kellyanne Hayes
Vivianna Heath
Alexa Herbein
Jackson Hoovler
Nicholas Hornbuckle
Nicholas Hornbuckle
Madison Houck
Elisiah Jerome
Grace Jones
Ari Solano
Mackenzie St. Pierre
Sariah Symington
Victoria Szczepaniak
Vic Szczepaniak
Jake Umans
Grace Wanner
Owen Weiss
Ella Wood
Student Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (SURF) –
The Student Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (SURF) is a real-world learning opportunity for students to experience scholarship, research, or creative processes in collaboration with a Faculty Mentor who models the scholarly process and supports the student’s professional development.
Students are high achieving students with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and spend at least 20 hours per week during the summer collaborating with faculty on their projects. Students also participate in weekly research meetings with their faculty mentors and formally present their work at the end of the summer.
Joseph Canterino
Alexis Cruz Jr.
Olivia Eckroth
Gillian Evans
Raymundo Gutarra Gonzalez
Honors Program
Alvernia University Honors Program –
Sean Moore
Katelyn Scheeler
Steve Tello
Alexa Ullrich
The Alvernia University Honors Program recognizes and encourages academic excellence, offering a variety of challenging interdisciplinary courses and a climate promoting learning. Graduation from the Program requires the completion of designated honors coursework, a minimum grade point average, and the completion and presentation of a Senior Thesis or Project. Today, the following students will receive light blue Honor Cords to wear at commencement signifying this accomplishment.
Alexis Bonte Ashley McClintock
Kelsey Brinckman
Nicholas Colletti
Aliyah Daniels
Juliet DeRosa
Jessenia Escobar
Alexa Herbein
Megan Kowalik
Latin Honors
Allison Moore
Brianna Pascal
Benjamin Paul
Elisabeth Schwarz
Jordan Thompson
Grace Wanner
Owen Weiss
Latin Honors is a designation recognizing the academic achievement of graduates throughout their education at Alvernia University according to their Cumulative GPA. Similar to our Latin Honors designation, we also recognize the academic achievement of graduates throughout their education in Alvernia University’s Associate degree programs, according to their cumulative GPA. These honors are distinguished by the wearing of gold honor cords with their academic attire at the Commencement Ceremony.
Summa Cum Laude –
Students have obtained an overall GPA of 3.90 or higher.
Kimberly Anders
Josalyn Artrip
Michael Barnwell
Tommy Basara
Meryn Bellacima
Melissa Boerner
Katelynn Border
Jamie Bowers
Yaneth Castro-Montesinos
Isabella Clark
Nicholas Colletti
Jacquelyn Dotts
Alanna Encarnacion
Justeen Hackenberg
Emma Rose Hackett
Ashley Hill
Nicholas Hornbuckle
Rogena Jackson
Lauren Janson
Kayla Keegan
Hailey Keperling
Megan Kowalick
McKenna Lengle
Magna Cum Laude –
Ashley McClintock
Macy McDonough
Alina Molnar
Kayla Moriarty
Lianna Muschinske
Keana Noel
Brian Pascal
Jaymee Ressel
Molly Schaffhouser
Elisabeth Schwarz
Rachael Sjoberg
Anastazia Skiles
Colleen Spellman
Trevor Spollen
Theresa Stauffer
Olivia Swartz
Steve Tello Alegria
Jordan Thompson
Alex Ulses
Emma Vogel
Bradley Walmer
Nicholas Weston
Nicholas Windsor
Students have obtained an overall GPA between 3.8 and 3.9.
Emily Adams
Bilqis Alatiyyah
Michael Andrew
Emmerson Bartley
Janae Benedick
Natalie Berwick
Abigail Boyanowski
Rhiannon Brady
Morgan Brown
Kalli Bunnell
Claire Campbell
Brad Coley
Alexis Cruz
Aliyah Daniels
Erin Dautrich
Jeremy Deal
Juliet DeRosa
Carlos Diaz Ramirez
Andrew Kao
Kayleigh Kight
Spencer Kneisley
Autumn Lawrence
Adam Lichtenwalner
Samantha Maples
Chad Marks
Kathryn Martinez
Madison Matthews
Jessica McAleer
Alliyah McCloud
Amy Miller
Lyndsey Millere
Easter Mitchell-Flythe
Sean Moore
Jermaine Newton
Thuy Nguyen
Genevieve Ostroff
Kayla Dietrich Benjamin Paul
Katherine Dimmick
Nora Easteadt
Olivia Eckroth
Russell Emrich
Gillian Evans
Patricia Falar
Abigail Faulkner
Peyton Fryer
Kathleen Gilbert
Mikayla Giuliano
Taylor Hall
Cailyn Hawley
Morgan Hendricks
Alexa Herbein
Christopher Hocker
Kimberly Houck
Stephen Joseph
Niobe Rivera Chevere
Jaden Roman
Shane Rowles
Vincent Servizzi
Alexander Sholedice
Megan Smith
Karlee Smith
Elizabeth Sokolovich-Moyer
Michael Spera
Megan Ugalde
Alexa Ullrich
Anthony Ulses
Grace Wanner
Owen Weiss
Brandi Williams
Christian Wright
Ivan Zhevnov
Cum Laude –Students have obtained an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Fatimah Albu Jubarah
Aracelis Amador Rivera
Adriana Araujo Juarez
William Augustine
Bianna Belliard
Alexis Bonte
Ashley Botek
Ethan Boyce
Abigail McGinley
Mya McGready
Lydia Miller
Jenesis Miranda
Alejandro Montero
Karissa Morgan
Jessica Mowery
Alexandra Murrin
Kelsey Brinckman Kayla Myers
Joseph Canterino
Matthew Carugno
Cameron Clemens
Matthew Davies
Erika Diaz
Hayley Dietrich
Haley Dougherty
Rosamariel Ernst
Allie Evangelista
Jillian Everett
Alexandria Ficalora
Grant Fitzgerald
Ella Forcine
Garrett Gehr
Katelynn Nedimyer
Lucas Ochitwa
Brenna O'Neill
Gianna Ordanoff
Kathryn Palmer
Lilibet Perez
Margaret Pete
Anthony Pires
Karen Pokrywa
Brady Rager
Gianna Reeves
Nadie Rivera
Cierra Roberts
Renee Roberts
Matthew Gehris
Hannah George
Cecilia Golden
Jillian Gorner
Olivia Hess
Alysa Hile
Jack Kenney
Shahad Khubrani
Gabriella Kleintop
Taylor Knaub
Jillian Laughman
Julia Lawson
Ryan Lepore
Michael Little
Joyce Lu
Jennifer Mackley
Kelsey Manndel
Kelly Mattern
Carolyn Mauras
With Highest Distinction –
Gabriel Rutt
Francisco Sandoval
Keira Scally
Joseph Seiler
Kallie Shaffer
Ayanna Shah
Kaylee Siderio
Colby Taylor
Brendan Thomas
Llina Thormes
Laila Tosi
Olivia Uffner
Brittany Vonderheidt
Sarah Wasielevski
Ryan Wellcome
Mackenzie Wetherby
Tia Wherley
Jack Zabarsky
Students receiving an Associate degree who have obtained an overall GPA of 3.90 or higher.
Julia Kate Brackbill
Samuel Montgomery
Bailey Sauder
With High Distinction –
Jenna Strausser
Kimberly Sudlow
Students receiving an Associate degree who have an overall GPA between 3.8
Naythan Beltran
Andy Caba
Rosa Marie Cerritos-Ortiz
Jessica Chan
Emma Christman
David Florea
Maura Malarkey
With Distinction –
Shannon Nale
Ashley Paolo
Donna Rania
Tanisha Smith
Kylie Stoudt
Ava Wentling
Nicole Ziller
Students receiving an Associate degree have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Marguerite Brown
Nicole Hartman
Jasmine Butterworth Rachael Hoy
Anjali Chacko
Savanah Dierolf
Alyssa Goodman
Brooke Hallock
Academic Awards
College of Health Sciences
Grace Kessler
Destiny Rodriguez-Rosado
Alisha Stoltzfus
Fortune Scopellite
Master of Science in Athletic Training Academic Excellence Award -
This award is presented to the graduating student with the highest-grade point average in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program.
Elisabeth Schwarz
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
Academic Excellence Award in Healthcare Science –
This award is presented to the senior student with the highest-grade point average in the healthcare science major.
Hailey Keperling
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
Minor in Spanish
Physician Associate Leadership Award –
This award is presented to a graduating Physician Associate student who has demonstrated leadership among peers in service to the profession while maintaining high standards of academic and clinical performance.
Alexis Calkins
Master of Medical Science Physician Associate Studies
Health Science Academic Excellence and Service Award –
This award is presented to a student in the �ive-year combined Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program for academic excellence, achieving the highest grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate phase of studies, as well as exemplary service to the university, community, and profession.
Lauren Janson
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Academic Excellence Award –
This award is presented to the student who has achieved the highest GPA in the graduating class.
Lauren Fox
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Nursing Excellence Award –
This award is presented by the Upsilon Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society to a graduating senior (traditional prelicensure program) who best exempli�ies the qualities of professional nursing while consistently maintaining high academic achievement.
Emma Rose Hackett
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Spirit of St. Francis Award- RN to BSN –
The Spirit of St. Francis Award is given to a student or students in the Nursing Department who ful�ill the motto, "To Learn, To Love, and To Serve. This student(s) demonstrated an exceptional level of commitment to conscientious learning, always toward the goal of giving the best care to people, versus achievement to glorify self
Amy Miller
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
Digital Media & Multimedia Production Award –
This is presented to a graduating senior who demonstrates outstanding skills in the creation and design of multimedia production including video, text, graphics, and interactive content.
Trevor Spollen
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Marketing
Minors in Art
Minor in Business
Professor Elizabeth DeMeo Award for Excellence in Communication –
This award is presented to the graduating senior with the highest-grade point average and who demonstrated excellence and extensive participation in activities that promote an interest in the discipline.
Nicholas Windsor
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Academic Excellence Award –
This award is presented to a graduating senior with the highest-grade point average in criminal justice, who holds trye to the mission of the major, stipulated by the faculty of the department.
Olivia Eckroth
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Minor in Political Science
Minor in Pre-Law
Outstanding Undergraduate Education Major –
This award is presented to a graduating senior who earns the highest-grade point average and demonstrates the greatest accomplishment in the education department.
Keana Noel
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education PreK-4 & Special Education PreK-12
Theology High Achievement Award –
This award is presented to a graduating senior who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 in Theology, as well as a cumulative grade point average of 3.3.
Ethan Boyce
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Arts in Theology
Minor in Theatre
Political Science High Achievement Award –
This award is presented to a graduating senior who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 in Political Science, as well as a cumulative grade point average of 3.3.
Nicholas Colletti
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in Literature
History High Achievement Award –
This award is presented to a graduating senior who has maintained a grade point average of 3.5 in History, as well as a cumulative grade point average of 3.3.
Colby Taylor
Bachelor of Arts in History
Minor in Theology
Henry Miller Award - Sigma Tau Delta –
This award is presented to a graduating Sigma Tau Delta member who best exempli�ies the character and intellectual curiosity of an individual who had a love of literature, and appreciation for education, and a question for every answer.
Jordan Thompson
Bachelor of Arts in English
Minor in Communication
Minor in Philosophy
Minor in Womens & Gender Studies
Outstanding Mock Trial Student Competitor
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This award recognizes a student who exempli�ies civility, justice, and leadership. The student embodies Alvernia's values of collegiality and humility as they provide leadership to their teammates. The award recipient shows their dedication to Mock Trial in their performance in the courtroom and the time committee to preparing the case. Above all, the recipient of this award is an outstanding competitor, dedicated team leader, and an ethically conscious member of the Mock Trial community.
Anthony Ulses
Bachelor of Arts in History
Minor in Political Science
Ph.D. Leadership Award –
This award is presented to a Ph.D. student who demonstrates leadership and superior academic performance.
Kathleen Murney
Doctor of Philosophy in Corporate Leadership
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Award of Excellence –
This award is presented for outstanding academic excellence and Franciscan ideals.
Tasha Santiago
Master of Arts in Leadership
George Vogel Addictions and Mental Health Treatment Academic Excellence Award –
This award is presented to a student from out Adult Education in recognition of overall outstanding academic performance.
Justeen Hackenberg
Bachelor of Science in Addictions Mental Health
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Internship Excellence Award –
This award is presented to a senior who demonstrates exceptional skills in an internship placement.
Lilibet Perez
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Award of Excellence - This award is presented to a graduate in the MACC program for commitment to academic excellence and Franciscan ideals.
Rachel Reifsnyder
Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling
Master of Social Work Outstanding Academic Achievement Award –
This award is presented to a graduating senior who demonstrates overall outstanding academic performance.
Randy Criss
Master of Social Work
Jane Addams Award for Excellence in Academics, Social Justice, and Service –
This award is named in honor of one of the founders of American social work, is bestowed upon a Bachelor of Social Work student showcasing unwavering dedication to superior academic performance, a fervent commitment to social justice, and notable community service. This recipient exempli�ies the core values of social work, including service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. When encountering the challenges of their new profession, this student embodies the spirit of Addams, who said: “What after all, has maintained the human race on this old globe despite all the calamities of nature and all the tragic failings of mankind, if not faith in new possibilities, and courage to advocate them?”
Kimberly Houck Bachelor of Social Work
College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
Frances Thomas Award for Outstanding Theatre Student –
This award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the theatre.
Aliyah Daniels
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Minor in Spanish
Excellence in Marketing –
This award is presented to a graduating student who demonstrated superior academic performance and potential for professional accomplishments in Marketing.
Jacquelyn Dotts
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Excellence in Sport Management –
This award is presented to a graduating student who demonstrated superior academic performance and potential for professional accomplishments in Sport Management.
Adam Lichtenwalner
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Minor in Economics
Excellence in Healthcare Administration –
This award is presented to a graduating student who demonstrated superior academic performance and potential for professional accomplishments in Healthcare Administration.
Karen Pokrywa
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Excellence in Accounting –
This award is presented to a graduating student who demonstrated superior academic performance and potential for professional accomplishments in Accounting.
Bradley Walmer
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Finance
Excellence in Management –
This award is presented to a graduating student who demonstrated superior academic performance and potential for professional accomplishments in Management.
Nicholas Weston
Bachelor of Science in Management
Excellence in Economics –
This award is presented to a graduating student who demonstrated superior academic performance and potential for professional accomplishments in Economics.
Christian Wright
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Excellence in Finance –
This award is presented to a graduating student who demonstrated superior academic performance and potential for professional accomplishments in Finance.
Ivan Zhevnov
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Master in Business Administration Award of Excellence –
This award is given to a graduating MBA student for commitment to academic excellence and Franciscan ideals.
Kari Miller
Master of Business Administration in Community Service and Economic Leadership
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Engineering Award –
This award is presented to the graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in Engineering.
Kayla Moriarty
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Mathematics Award - This award is presented to the graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in Mathematics.
Carolyn Burton
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Minor in Data Science
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Award –
This award is presented to the graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in Cyber Security.
Keon’Te Letson
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Outstanding Academic Excellence in Computer Science Award –
This award is presented to the graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in Mathematics.
Jaden Roman
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Academic Excellence in Biochemistry Award –
This award is presented to a graduating senior who has achieved exceptional academic distinction in Biochemistry and demonstrates outstanding community service and dedication to the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences.
Meryn Bellacima
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Academic Excellence in Environmental Science Award –
This award is presented to a graduating senior who has achieved exceptional academic distinction in Environmental Science and demonstrates outstanding community service and dedication to the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences.
Nicholas Hornbuckle
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Minor in Community & Environmental Sustainability
Minor in Community Engagement
Minor in Environmental Science
Academic Excellence in Forensic Science Award –
This award is presented to a graduating senior who has achieved exceptional academic distinction in Forensic Science and demonstrates outstanding community service and dedication to the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences.
Sameera Ibrahim
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
Academic Excellence in Biology Award -
This award is Presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in Biology and dedication to the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences.
Owen Weiss Bachelor of Science in Biology Minor in Chemistry
University Awards
The Comeback Award for Resiliency and Excellence in Graduate and Adult Education -
This award recognizes outstanding Adult Accelerated Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral students who embody the spirit of creating a comeback in their lives. Five students are selected; one from each of Alvernia’s three colleges and one representing each of our healthcare partner programs.
These exceptional awardees have overcome challenges and setbacks through unwavering determination, using education as a transformative path. Their stories re�lect resilience, purpose, and the powerful role education can play in changing lives and strengthening communities.
While �ive students are honored with the award, every nominee is recognized and represents the determination and perseverance that de�ine our adult and graduate learners. The Comeback Award celebrates individuals who turn obstacles into opportunity, demonstrating how resilience and education can transform lives to create lasting impact in families, workplaces, and communities.
Ryan Christmann
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management
Daniel Freeman Doctor of Physical Therapy
Carlee Leutz
Associate of Science in Surgical Technology
Colton Madenford
Associate of Science in Surgical Technology
Bernude Mezier Heaps
Doctor of Philosophy in Community Leadership
Penn Entertainment Scholarship –
The Penn Entertainment scholarship funding is for veteran and/or active military students who are seeking their undergraduate or graduate degrees at Alvernia. Scholarships would be awarded to students based on �inancial needs and academic progress.
Kevin Berkeybile
Sophomore, Bachelor of Arts in Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
St. Ignatius of Loyola Award –
The Saint Ignatius Award is bestowed upon a military student who has exempli�ied sel�less service, high moral courage and character, and a commitment to intellectual excellence without expectation of material reward or public recognition.
Sabrina Leguizamon
Junior, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Thank You for Your Service Award –
The Thank You for Your Service Award is a scholarship that supports a current Alvernia student from a military family. It particularly recognizes bravery and dedication towards achieving educational goals. It was created in 2018 and funded by 1995 Alumnus, Rick Adams. Rick is a Senior Finance & Business Leader, who partners with Executive Teams and Functional Leaders to develop and execute strategies that drive top-line performance, focusing on increasing pro�itability and leveraging costs to deliver exceptional earnings.
Johannmary Ortiz Almodovar Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ariana Wright
Junior, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
Outstanding Scholar Athlete Award –
This is an award given to a male and a female senior athlete with the highest cumulative GPA. Its purpose is to encourage, recognize, and reward outstanding academic achievement of an intercollegiate 4-year varsity sport letter winner.
Brad Coley
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
Elisabeth Schwarz
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
The O'Pake Undergraduate Leadership Award –
This is a $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.
Gillian Evans
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Minor in Cybersecurity
Logan Minford
Bachelor of Science in Management
Bachelor of Science in Finance
The O'Pake Graduate Fellowship in Leadership –
This award is 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
Bernude Mezier Heaps
Doctor of Philosophy in Community Leadership
Boscov Collegiate Scholar Award –
This award is named in honor of Albert Boscov, a true force in the Reading Community and the �irst 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.
Alejandro Montero
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Minor in Economics
Holleran Center Outstanding Service Award –
This award is 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.
Elisabeth Schwarz
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
Holleran Center Community Engagement Award –
This award is presented to graduating seniors who have completed 500 hours of service to the community as Alvernia students.
Vivianna Heath
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in General Science
Minor in Biology
Minor in General Science
Mackenzie Moser
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Anthony Pires
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Minor in Economics
Graduation Award for Excellence in Service
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This award is for graduates with at least 300 hours of service as an Alvernia Student. These students were honored at an event held by the Holleran Center. I felt that they needed to be recognized here as well.
Emmerson Bartley
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management
Janae Benedick
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Jasmine Butterworth
Associate of Science in Applied Health
Madison Houck
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Grant Irwin
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
Minor in Biology
Minor in English
Franciscan Servant Leader Certification –
Students with this certi�ication have completed the following 6 criteria:
1.) Completed at least 1 service-learning course
2.) Participated in a university wide or Franciscan Service Day
3.) Participated in at least 1 alternative break trip
4.) Served in our local community to address educational needs,
5.) Volunteered with an organization that specialized in serving those who are most vulnerable, and
6.) Volunteered with an organization that specializes in serving sustainability or environmental needs of the community.
Jennavieve Boucher
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minor in English
Danye' Bundick
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minor in Biology
Hannah De�iore
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education PreK-4 & Special Education PreK-12
Yocasta Desten Pio
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Jillian Everett
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Jillian Gorner
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science Health Science
Vivianna Heath
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in General Science
Minor in Biology
Minor in General Science
Madison Houck
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Grant Irwin
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
Minor in Biology
Minor in English
Olivia Jackson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minor in Biology
Minor in Pre-Law
Hector Malave
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Minor in Theatre
Esmerling Paez Vargas
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
Minor in Biology
Minor in Psychology
The Fromm Interfaith Scholarship –
Established by Michael and Susan Fromm, this scholarship was created to encourage interfaith understanding and dialogue among Alvernia's students and to foster this important work in the greater community.
Yesim Atil
First Year, Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling
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.
Hannah De�iore
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education PreK-4 & Special Education PreK-12
Liturgical Service Award –
This award is in recognition of the faithful service and support of our liturgical worship.
Shane Rowles
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Minor in Theatre