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Stay informed with the latest updates from 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, featuring stories about campus achievements, faculty successes, and community partnerships. Explore in-depth articles, events, and student accomplishments, showcasing 17³Ô¹ÏÍø's dynamic role in higher education and its commitment to real-world impact. Visit regularly for news that highlights the university’s vibrant community and ongoing initiatives.

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17³Ô¹ÏÍø News

17³Ô¹ÏÍø & TExpL® earn Building Berks Awards

Recognition highlights innovation, education and community revitalization in Berks County

John R. Post Center

17³Ô¹ÏÍø named a top-ranked national university for fourth consecutive year

The university was recognized by U.S. News & World Report for advancing social mobility and excellence in nursing education.

17³Ô¹ÏÍø U.S. News ranking 2025

Periscope: Spotlight on 17³Ô¹ÏÍø's faculty and staff (Fall 2025)

A half-dozen retiring 17³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty were honored at the university’s Faculty Awards event in May. The honorees spoke in remarks dubbed Last Lectures.

Don Schalk Farewell Speech

Students, alums highlight career fair’s role in building connections

Nearly 300 attendees connect with over 60 local & regional employers

2025 Fall Career Fair

Pack Dash 5K to debut at Homecoming and Family Weekend

A 5K race returns to 17³Ô¹ÏÍø on Sunday, Oct. 12, capping off this year’s Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities.

Pack Dash 5K logo

2025 Hispanic Heritage Month at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø

2025 Hispanic Heritage Month

17³Ô¹ÏÍø 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

17³Ô¹ÏÍø earns Blackbaud Impact Award for collaboration and innovation

Recognition highlights 17³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s transformation of data-driven advancement through RENXT and cross-campus partnerships

Student studying in lobby of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø's  John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania.

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