Alvernia University

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Alvernia University

Former name	Alvernia College (1958–2008)
Motto	Latin: Doceat Christus vos facere.
Motto in English	To Learn, To Love, To Serve
Type	Private university
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°18′32″N 75°56′10″W / 40.309°N 75.936°W / 40.309; -75.936
Campus	Suburban, 121 acres (49.0 ha)
Colors	Maroon and gold
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division III – MAC Commonwealth Conference, ECAC
Mascot	Golden Wolves[1]
Website	www.alvernia.edu

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.