Reading's Alvernia University has taken a remarkable journey from Catholic orphanage to groundbreaking educational institution. From helping local high schoolers access college to hosting interfaith exchanges to running an organic farm, students at the Berks County college are taught to give back, collaborate, and connect with the surrounding community.
This small liberal arts school has earned a national reputation by pushing students to tackle diverse course loads and solve real-world problems. Whether they're directing a play, spending a summer doing research or designing a social media strategy for a local shop, these young people are forced to think big.
This laser expert turned disappointment into a fervor for entrepreneurship.
Synthetic wood is big business, and this Lehigh grad's company has grown into a $15 million operation in the 10 years it has been importing its products.
Since moving to Erie in 2005, the company has grown into a multi-million dollar success in the city's downtown HUBZone area.
The serial entrepreneur turned his interest in raw food into a $15 million-per-year kale chip empire.
This Pittsburgh company uses RFID technology to make surgery safer and more efficient.
After exiting a wildly successful company, this Lehigh Valley entrepreneur co-founded a venture fund, investing in and mentoring promising startups.
With their revolutionary device Optiflow, this medical device company is improving dialysis access sites and saving lives.
This Lewisburg entrepreneur teamed up with his brother to help small businesses navigate the tricky waters of ISO 9001 certification.