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91°µÍø News

91°µÍø shares COVID-19 health and safety protocols

Provost Fitzgerald shares guidelines for safe return to campus

91°µÍø Health and Safety Protocols in Franco Library

O’Pake powers CollegeTowne

The re-engineering of the O'Pake Institute is powering the CollegeTowne initiative

Rodney Ridley GRCA Winter 2020

Customers Bank joins Reading CollegeTowne initiative

Partnership with 91°µÍøâ€™s O’Pake Institute funds business incubator and student mentorig

Rodney Ridley discusses CollegeTowne in downtown Reading

91°µÍø announces spring 2020 Dean's List

855 students earn distinction during pandemic

Spring Classes Students Walking

Remembering Marybeth DeMeo

Longtime English professor passes away

Beth DeMeo

Alumna modifies special education plan for remote learning

Kathleen Pursel ’14 overcomes challenges to educate Reading youth during pandemic

Kathleen Pursel with fellow teachers and students of the Reading School District

91°µÍø recognized with three "Colleges of Distinction" awards

Student engagement at center of honor

91°µÍø Colleges of Distinction Award 2020

91°µÍø and Kutztown partner for small business development

O’Pake Institute and Small Business Development Center advance Reading entrepreneurship

Dr. Rodney Ridley speaks at the Reading CollegeTowne Announcement in December 2019

Latest Magazine Articles

Matthew Lackman wins 91°µÍøâ€™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.

Lackman brothers wrestling cover photo

Solar panels, student ambassador program herald 91°µÍøâ€™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.

Genevieve Weikel Wear Share

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.

Glynis Earth Day of Service 2025

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.

Mission Moment booklets
The campus quad

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