91°µÍø News
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91°µÍø News
Over 800 students named to Spring 2026 Dean's List
To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.
91°µÍø adds four business leaders to Board of Trustees
Quartet with strong legacies of expertise, service and philanthropy join the university’s Board.
91°µÍø names new Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Attorney and Professor of Business Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM most recently served as Interim Provost and Associate Provost.
Over 90 Students Awarded at 2026 Honors Convocation
91°µÍø confers record 800 degrees during commencement
Customers Bank’s Jay Sidhu offers advice; first 91°µÍø physician associate students earn degrees
18 honored at second annual Student Leadership Recognition Luncheon
Students recognized for impact on the student body
91°µÍø Women's Council names Suzanne Cody 2026 Bernardine Legacy Award recipient
Berks & Schuylkill servant leader to be honored at the annual luncheon on June 10 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading
26 Questions with a Class of 2026 Graduate
Communication major & commencement student speaker Héctor Malavé '26 talks what prepared him for the future and who he'll never forget at 91°µÍø.
Upcoming Events
Addictions and Mental Health Online Information Session
- Jun 17, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
With over 40 years of history, 91°µÍø’s Addictions and Mental Health Treatment degree is one of the oldest and best of its kind to be found at the college or university level. Now, you can experience this same level of excellence in a flexible, online degree program. Through this program, you’ll earn academic credentials required to take you one step closer for the certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) certification.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Addictions and Mental Health Online Information Session
- Jun 17, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
With over 40 years of history, 91°µÍø’s Addictions and Mental Health Treatment degree is one of the oldest and best of its kind to be found at the college or university level. Now, you can experience this same level of excellence in a flexible, online degree program. Through this program, you’ll earn academic credentials required to take you one step closer for the certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) certification.
Grad & Adult Admissions
The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D.
- Jun 23, 2026
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D. at 91°µÍø on June 23, where you’ll learn more about our Ph.D. options.
Grad & Adult Admissions
2026 TExpL Conference: Designing for Real-World Impact
- Jul 07 - Jul 08, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This second annual TExpL Conference will bring together educators, practitioners, and community partners to explore how meaningful learning experiences can connect students with authentic challenges, real-world contexts, and opportunities for contribution.
Grounded in the principles of Total Experience Learning (TExpL), the conference will showcase practical approaches to inquiry-driven, experiential, and community-connected learning. Through presentations, workshops, and collaborative discussions, participants will discover strategies for designing learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom and engage students in meaningful work alongside community and industry partners.
Presented by educators completing the TExpL Graduate Certificate, featured sessions offer practical, classroom-tested examples that can be adapted across grade levels and disciplines.
Total Experience Learning
Summer Open House
- Jul 10, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Summer Open House consists of a general admissions presentation, tours of a campus, and a FREE catered lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. With the support from our dedicated faculty members and the undergraduate admissions team, we are available to talk more about your program's curriculum, internships, research opportunities, career pathways and application process. Whether you’re just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.
Admissions
Summer Open House
- Jul 20, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Summer Open House consists of a general admissions presentation, tours of a campus, and a FREE catered lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. With the support from our dedicated faculty members and the undergraduate admissions team, we are available to talk more about your program's curriculum, internships, research opportunities, career pathways and application process. Whether you’re just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.
Admissions