Michael Hontz and Lisa Sturdevant, both of Birdsboro, are among the 14 veterans who graduated in Alvernia University's Class of 2023. Hontz received a Bachelor of Science in health care science, and Sturdevant graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing.

The Alvernia University Veterans Center strives to raise awareness of what is endured and accomplished by those who serve the U.S., and it aims to provide anyone with ties to or an interest in the military with the resources, support and advocacy necessary to succeed in higher education and industry. It aims to serve as a comfortable place for veteran students to bond, study, socialize and share experiences.