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Congratulations to Bernardine Legacy Award Winner, Suzanne Cody of Help A Girl Out USA!

The Berks & Schuylkill servant leader was honored at the annual luncheon on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. Established to honor the legacy of the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters, the Bernardine Legacy Award recognizes an Alvernia alumna or friend of the university whose life reflects a deep commitment to Franciscan values through service, leadership, and community impact.

Read more about how Suzanne Cody exemplifies these ideals through her accomplished career, civic engagement, and dedication to creating meaningful opportunities for other 🔗 https://www.alvernia.edu/news/2026/05/womens-council-names-suzanne-cody-2026-bernardine-legacy-award-recipient

Thank you to People for shedding light on Alvernia University's transformative culture of care and for featuring Jeff Gibboni's inspiring story.

“When I came to Alvernia and discovered the Franciscan values, it aligned so well with my worldview and my experience, and to see them on signposts throughout the campus and embodied by the people I deal with was very reaffirming,” he said. “Once I got here, it was good experience after good experience after good experience.”

It's an honor to be a part of your story, Jeff. Thank you for allowing us to share it with the world!

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Jeff Gibboni overcame PTSD, substance abuse and divorce to pursue a new career in mental health counseling.

📷: Jeff Gibboni; Susan Angstadt