CollegeTowne Initiative
°µÍøÊÓƵ launched the CollegeTowne initiative in Reading in late 2019. The concept featured three objectives:
• Changing how the university operates and grows
• Affecting the surrounding community and spurring economic development
• Helping °µÍøÊÓƵ get noticed as an innovative force in higher education
Successful Start
More than five years on, °µÍøÊÓƵ has completed two phases of Reading CollegeTowne, investing $43 million into the City of Reading.
John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne
°µÍøÊÓƵ purchased and renovated the John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne, a 250,000-square-foot living and learning facility at 401 Penn Street.
Pottsville CollegeTowne
The university opened Pottsville CollegeTowne in downtown Pottsville in January 2023.
American House at Reading CollegeTowne
Phase III will include the renovation of the American House at Reading CollegeTowne, which will include a state-of-the-art community-based health center in partnership with Berks Community Health Center.
O’Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
The university will also add additional business incubator space for the O’Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship and retail space.
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CollegeTowne initiative fuels regional expansion
°µÍøÊÓƵ's forward-thinking initiative spurs development in downtown Reading and Pottsville.
Buzzing down Penn Street
Explore how °µÍøÊÓƵ’s SPARK Business Incubator empowers students and entrepreneurs to revitalize Reading’s Penn Street through innovation.
°µÍøÊÓƵ joins Montgomery County Community College's University Center
Student-forward partnership promotes affordability and accessibility for adult learners
°µÍøÊÓƵ names School of Business
University receives largest alumni gift in 65-year history
°µÍøÊÓƵ and GoggleWorks expand partnership
Partnership includes four-year creativity degree and electives at a dynamic downtown art center
°µÍøÊÓƵ’s partners with St. Luke’s University Health Network
Academic partnership enhances workforce capabilities and provides tuition discount
°µÍøÊÓƵ attends international technology transfer conference
Senior leader Ridley serves as higher education panelist; Ph.D. student lands AUTM fellowship
Fulton Bank supports Reading CollegeTowne initiative
Partnership with °µÍøÊÓƵ’s O’Pake Institute funds business incubator and student mentoring
°µÍøÊÓƵ announces senior leadership changes
Loyack transitions to CEO; Board names Fitzgerald President-Elect
