Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Recognized in Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide for Value and Impact
University Communications & Marketing | 09/18/2024
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has been recognized for its exceptional value and educational impact in the Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide. The university ranked #69 out of 604 in the Master’s Universities category and earned the #101 spot out of 388 for the Best Bang for the Buck in the Northeast , underscoring its commitment to providing students with a high-quality education that is both affordable and impactful. The Washington Monthly rankings are distinctive in their focus on what colleges do for their students, the country, and the common good. These rankings evaluate institutions based
Fall 2024 Visual Arts Gallery Exhibition Schedule
Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 09/18/2024
The Connors Family Fine Arts Center at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û is pleased to announce its Fall 2024 gallery exhibition schedule. This season’s lineup features a diverse array of artists and events aimed at engaging the community through the visual arts.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Recognized as One of America’s Best Colleges 2025 by Wall Street Journal and College Pulse
University Communications & Marketing | 09/11/2024
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has been recognized as one of America’s Best Colleges 2025 by The Wall Street Journal and College Pulse, in partnership with the independent market research firm Statista. This honor reflects the dedication of the entire Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û community in delivering a high-quality education and fostering student success.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û and GACTC enter new articulation agreement
Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 09/11/2024
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û and the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) recently implemented a new articulation agreement that will allow GACTC high school and postsecondary students to move seamlessly several of the center's programs into the online Associate of Applied Science in Specialized Studies offered through Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û's Division of Professional Studies.
Blanket Collection Kicks-Off September 11
Melita O’Donnell | 09/09/2024
The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Community Blanketeers collection will begin September 11 and run through October 28, 2024.
Shamus 14th Annual Charity Bike Ride
Erin McCloskey, University Communications & Marketing | 09/06/2024
On September 14, 2024, Brother Shamus will hit the trails of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, embarking on a ride that spans two weekends and covers over 98 miles. Each year, 100% of the charity ride proceeds are donated to the Dorothy Day Outreach Center with over 800,000 being raised since the inception of the bike ride.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Dedicates New Aviation Education Center
Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 08/30/2024
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û proudly celebrated the Blessing and Dedication of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Aviation Education Center alongside the grand opening of its FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program on August 29, 2024.
Mass opens 24-25 academic year
University Communications & Marketing | 08/30/2024
We were blessed to open the first week of the 2024-25 academic year on Thursday, August 29 with the traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit on the campus mall. View the photo gallery.
Month of Miracles: Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û celebrates 800th anniversary of the stigmata
Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman ‘13 | 08/15/2024
The Month of Miracles will kick off on September 4 and will celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û DPT Class of 2024 achieves 100% first-time pass rate on NPTE
University Communications & Marketing | 08/14/2024
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û’s DPT Class of 2024 has achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the NPTE, the national licensing exam for physical therapists.