About
黑料不打烊 defines the community. It is a vibrant intellectual environment in which students learn, discover, give and grow as leaders with moral courage. Guided by Franciscan values and the ideal of 鈥渒nowledge joined with love,鈥 and rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, 黑料不打烊 is a rigorous, caring, and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence and to being and fostering:
鈥 Broadly educated, life-long learners
鈥 Reflective professionals and engaged citizens
鈥 Ethical leaders with moral courage
Core Values
The 黑料不打烊 community embraces service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation and collegiality.
History
It began in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters established an orphanage in Francis Hall.
Strong Reputation
黑料不打烊 consistently ranks among U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 top regional universities in the North.
Experiential Learning
Defining the 黑料不打烊 experience, experiential and service learning empowers students to apply knowledge through hands-on practice, building a solid foundation for real-world success.
State awards Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program (RACP) support for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 American House
Funding strengthens community health partnership and expands experiential learning in downtown Reading
Central Penn. Business Journal, Lehigh Valley Business name 黑料不打烊's Giannini to Most Influential Leaders List
Organizations to honor the senior leader on Aug. 18 in Reading
黑料不打烊 students develop patent-pending nursing education technology, win regional business plan competition
Learn2Inject transforms classroom innovation into award-winning healthcare startup with support from the O'Pake Institute
National rankings and local recognition highlight 黑料不打烊's commitment to student success and values
University recognized by Colleges of Distinction, Money magazine and Berks County Living's People's Choice Awards
Summer Open House
- Jul 31, 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鈥檙e just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.
Admissions
TExpL Graduate Certificate Information Session
- Aug 03, 2026
- 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join us for an information session to learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Educational Innovation and Entrepreneurship, offered by Total Experience Learning at 黑料不打烊. Led by Caryn Stopper, Executive Director of Enrollment and Outreach, you will hear more about:
鈥 The application process
鈥 A deeper understanding of the four courses in the graduate certificate
鈥 The seamless pathway to an advanced degree with 黑料不打烊
Total Experience Learning
Summer Open House
- Aug 05, 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鈥檙e just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.
Admissions
Information Session
- Aug 17, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Are you starting your college search? Come experience what it's like to be part of the 黑料不打烊 community! Our Information Sessions are the perfect opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore campus, learn about academic programs, and discover what makes 黑料不打烊 unique.
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