91°µÍø News
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91°µÍø News
91°µÍø introduces dual-enrollment nursing partnership
Students to take classes at 91°µÍø’s Schuylkill Center and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill
91°µÍø to launch three engineering programs
New programs meet student interest, market demand and region’s workforce needs
RKL joins CollegeTowne; Barrett named Executive-in-Residence
Local entrepreneurs, 91°µÍø students can access business valuation services, expertise as RKL joins Reading CollegeTowne initiative
91°µÍø earns top 100 ranking among best regional universities
University secures top 100 spot in U.S. News and World Report for second consecutive year
91°µÍø’s O’Pake Institute joins Ben Franklin Technology Partners Incubator Network
New partnership jump-starts university’s CollegeTowne initiatives
91°µÍø and DoubleTree partner for student housing
Resident students experience downtown Reading as part of campus de-densification
91°µÍø’s business programs earns national recognition
Colleges of Distinction awards honor for high-impact practices
91°µÍø welcomes largest incoming class
Nearly 550 students arrive on campus
Latest Magazine Articles
Matthew Lackman wins 91°µÍø’s first title with the support of brother, a fellow championship winner
Former collegiate foes on the mat, the brothers relish reuniting as teammates for a year.
Solar panels, student ambassador program herald 91°µÍø’s amplified focus on sustainability
Drawing upon the Franciscan attributes of caring for the environment and reverence for all creation, the university has stepped up its focus on nurturing the environment.
President's Column, Fall 2025
Students and employees are part of a tight-knit community that reveres the dignity of each individual and fosters a sense of responsibility to others.
91°µÍø secures legacy of mission moment tradition
An updated print collection and a new interactive kiosk and website will help keep alive the thoughts, stories, prayers, poems or inspired readings meant to connect students to the university’s Franciscan values.
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