Alvernia University graduation, spring 2019

More than 700 students earned associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Alvernia in May. Baccalaureate Mass and commencement ceremonies were held May 11.

The following local students earned their degrees:

Lehighton: Rebecca Strohl, Bachelor of Science degree, completed studies at Main Campus

Tamaqua: Andrew Kelly, Bachelor of Arts degree, completed studies at Main Campus

New Ringgold: Hanna Burnhauser, Associate of Science degree, completed studies at Reading Hospital; Jada Alexis, Bachelor of Science degree, completed studies at Main Campus, cum laude; Rikki Smith, Associate of Science degree, completed studies at Reading Hospital with high distinction.

Nesquehoning: Quito Weiser, Associate of Science degree, completed studies at Reading Hospital

Kunkletown: Emily Thek, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree, completed studies at Main Campus

Barnesville: Kiera Burke, Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, completed studies at Main Campus; Destiny Fertig, Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, completed studies at Main Campus.