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Cresson, Pa. – The Mount Aloysius College Library’s Ecumenical Center will now be known as the Reverend Gerald L. Myers Ecumenical Center in honor of Myers’ generosity and contributions to the College’s library. Since 2000, Rev. Myers has graciously donated over 19,000 titles, including books, audio-visual materials, journals, pamphlets, and artifacts related to theology, religion, philosophy, and other related subjects. Rev. Myer’s collection is shared across the country, accounting for nearly 40 percent of [...]

Cresson, Pa. - Mount Aloysius accounting students Drew Franchok and Brian Walwro were recently awarded academic merit scholarships by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) for their achievements in the accounting program. These students were only two of 64 individuals across the state of Pennsylvania to be chosen for this scholarship. Franchok was awarded $3,000 from the PICPA and Walwro received $4,000. In order to be eligible to win these scholarships, they [...]

Cresson, Pa. - Mount Aloysius College has been recognized by ModernThink as a 2023 Great College to Work For. The College achieved exceptional workplace status based on its rankings in mission and pride, confidence in senior leadership, and, new this year, shared governance. Only 72 four-year institutions nationally received the Great College to Work For designation this year. This is the second straight year that the Mount has garnered great college recognition. “We’re proud [...]

Cresson, Pa. - Mount Aloysius College celebrated its 82nd commencement ceremony on May 13 in the College’s Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center. Over 175 graduates earned their associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and loved ones in attendance. The invocation was delivered by Hannah Goonan of Manitowoc, WI, and Wes Caton of Meyersdale, PA, presented the student welcome. Additionally, Luke Priestly of Edlesborough, England, gave the student commencement [...]

Cresson, Pa. – For the second year in a row, Mount Aloysius College will host a free two-day healthcare camp to provide students with a hands-on introduction to a wide variety of healthcare careers. The Future Healthcare Leaders Camp is open to students in grades 9 through 11 and runs June 20 and 21, 2023 from 8am to 5pm on both days. The Future Healthcare Leaders Camp is sponsored by a grant from the [...]

Cresson, Pa. - Mount Aloysius College conferred degrees upon nearly 80 graduates during a Winter Commencement ceremony on December 9 in the College’s Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center. Lindsay Sekeres of York, PA, delivered the invocation for the event and the student welcome was presented by Imil Britt of Johnstown. Additionally, Rhett Pletcher of Rockwood, PA, gave the student commencement address. Carolyn Donaldson, Community Engagement Manager for WPSU Penn State and Mount Aloysius College [...]

Cresson, Pa. - The Mount Aloysius College Angel Tree project has been going strong for more than 20 years. This year, more than 100 of the College’s students, faculty, and staff donated gifts to 155 angels from Cambria and Blair counties. The angels ranged in age from one month to 43 years old. The Angel Tree was conceived as a way for the Mount Aloysius community to give back to the surrounding region. The College [...]

Cresson, Pa.- Mount Aloysius College has made Abound’s Best Colleges for Adults 2022 list. Of all the colleges nationwide, approximately 5,300, Abound selected 200 colleges for their 2022 list. In total, only 11 schools were selected for the list from Pennsylvania. Abound helps future or current students find the best college for them by researching schools around the country and reporting on the different elements of the school that may affect their choice of [...]