Albright College

Directed by Jordan M. Shomper, Albright College students sang as members of Albright Angels, Mane Men and Concert Choir for a virtually-presented "To the Sky" choral concert, May 15, 2021.

Albright College students took part in a large scale adaption of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" this spring, as seen through the diverse perspectives of participants from the global community. Directed by Dahlia Al-Habieli, M.F.A., assistant professor of theatre, a team of students and professionals worked to coordinate the casts and crews of nearly 70 people, while creating original music and combining/editing hundreds of actor recordings.

After a full year of work, 23 Albright College Honors Program students are presenting completed senior theses research. Each senior thesis is a major undertaking and the culmination of concentrated independent research, vetted by a faculty advisor and a committee of faculty readers.

Thania Inoa De Jesus has been selected as the 2021 CUPRAP Diversity Scholarship recipient by the College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals (CUPRAP) organization. With aspirations to own a public relations firm focusing on women-owned businesses, Inoa De Jesus is a senior, first-generation Albright College student working four jobs while studying business and communications and minoring in Spanish and art.

The Albright College Domino Players offered several showings of their virtual "The Importance of Being Earnest" performance, in March 2021.

Directed by Jordan M. Shomper, Albright College students sang as members of Albright Angels, Mane Men and Concert Choir for a virtually-presented "Music of the Living" choral concert, March 27, 2021.

Morgan Rahtjen, a junior biology/biotechnology major at Albright College, is one of only six scholars to be accepted into Tower Health's Medical Laboratory Science program at the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (RHSHS). Most students accepted into the competitive program have already earned undergraduate degrees.

To be eligible for the Dean's List, Albright students must earn a GPA of 3.75 or better while taking a minimum of three graded courses during a semester.

Albright College junior, Jennifer Vasquez, has been named a 2021 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. Newman Civic Fellows are leaders on their campuses who demonstrate a commitment to finding solutions for challenges facing communities locally, nationally and internationally.

Through Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE) projects, undergraduate students conduct research or pursue creative endeavors outside of regular semester sessions. Student proposals that are accepted by a faculty review board are rewarded with college stipends.

Albright College students completed internships across a range of areas such as marketing, fashion, social work and accounting in summer and fall 2020.

Albright College adult and undergraduate students, alongside alumni and staff members, penned "Best of Berks" profiles for Berks County Living magazine's December 2020 issue.

Sixty one high-performing Albright students have been named peer tutors for the 2020-21 academic year. All Albright tutors are certified by the College Reading and Learning Association's International Tutor Training Program.

Earning early assurance for medical school, non-traditional student Erika Hollinger is passionate about closing healthcare gaps in the Mennonite community.

Ten Albright College seniors were named to the Lions' Homecoming Court for 2020.

Taking on a highly-responsible position, Resident Assistants (RAs) lead and support the development of each individual in Albright's residence halls and apartments. RAs develop positive personal relationships with residents, collaborate with campus offices, empower residents to effectively interact with classmates, and uphold Albright community standards. They are highly trained in safety, as well as campus resources, programming and policies.

Hailing from 17 states, and half way around the globe, about 43% of Albright College's class of 2024 students come from hometowns outside of Pennsylvania. The class of 2024 began classes early this year, on August 17. Overall, the class of 2024's most popular major is Business Administration, followed closely by biology/biochemistry and psychology. About 40 students are taking advantage of the college's Alpha program to help undecided students find their academic fit. Welcome to Albright, class of 2024!

Albright junior men's swimmer Bryce Schaffer has been named to the Honorable Mention Scholar All-American Team by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).

To be eligible for the Dean's List, Albright students must earn a GPA of 3.75 or better while taking a minimum of three letter-graded courses during a semester.

Eight students working toward Albright College degrees in Music Industry Studies have earned professional certification in Pro Tools -- the industry-standard software used by recording studios and music producers around the world.

Albright College sophomore, Deborah Afolabi '22, has been selected as the Philly Ad Club's Jeff Finken Memorial Scholarship winner for 2020. Majoring in communications with a focus in public relations and advertising, Afolabi is a Writing Center tutor and president of the Albright Arts Magazine.

High School seniors from around the country and the globe have committed to attend Albirght College, in Reading, Pa., this fall. As one of the most diverse colleges in the country, Albright College challenges students to see the world in different ways with the help of professors who are both dedicated mentors and experts in their fields. Fall 2020 classes officially begin on Monday, August 17.

Through Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE) projects, undergraduate students conduct research or pursue creative endeavors outside of regular semester sessions. Student proposals that are accepted by a faculty review board are rewarded with college stipends.

Albright College's Athletic Department held a virtual awards show honoring student-athletes for the 2019-2020 seasons. The show aired live on the Albright Lions YouTube page.

Congratulations to Albright College's class of 2020 master degree candidates! Although an in-person Commencement ceremony is planned for a later date, the college will celebrate the class of 2020 with a live degree conferral, Sunday, May 17 at 10 a.m., followed by a virtual cap toss across social media, via #Albright2020, at 10:30 a.m.

Albright College undergraduate students earn Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, this spring. Although an in-person Commencement ceremony is planned for a later date, the college will celebrate the class of 2020 with a live degree conferral, Sunday, May 17 at 10 a.m., followed by a virtual cap toss across social media, via #Albright2020, at 10:30 a.m.

Albright College students earned bachelor and master degrees, December 2019.

Graduates of Albright College's School of Professional Studies earn accelerated bachelor degrees this spring.

Graduates earned accelerated bachelor degrees from Albright College's School of Professional Studies in December 2019.

Twenty seven members of the Albright College Class of 2020 have been named lifetime Jacob Albright Scholars. Established in 1982, the Jacob Albright Society celebrates Albright graduates with a grade point average of 3.85 or higher, who have completed at least half their course work at the college.