Left to right: Albright Trustee Emeritus John Scholl, Reading Mayor Eddie Moran, and East Penn Manufacturing President Christy Weeber.
READING, Pa. – March 9, 2026 – Albright College is delighted to welcome guests to its campus for the first Shine Bright Albright Gala at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 to recognize dedicated leaders and to support scholarships that empower Albright students to concentrate on learning, leadership and community engagement.
The elegant dinner gathering debuts as a significant annual fundraising event, uniting Albright alumni, donors, partners and friends to celebrate three distinguished honorees:
- East Penn Manufacturing President Christy Weeber will receive the Albright Beacon Award in appreciation of her exemplification of ethical leadership, compassion, intellectual curiosity and dedication to community.
- Reading Mayor Eddie Moran will receive the Community Catalyst Award in recognition of his service, civic leadership and community collaboration.
- Albright Trustee Emeritus John Scholl, former President of Berks Homes and a 1969 Albright graduate, will receive the Albright Impact Award. An outstanding former Lions basketball player for whom the college’s Scholl LifeSports Center is named, Scholl will be honored for his steadfast commitment and significant contributions to Albright’s success.
Honorary chairperson for the evening will be Albright Trustee and prominent local philanthropist Christ G. “Chris” Kraras ‘69, President and CEO of White Star Tours, and Albright College President Debra M. Townsley Ph.D. will speak to attendees.
The gala is open to the public. Tickets and sponsorships for the Shine Bright Albright Gala are available now.
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Albright College, founded in 1856, is Berks County’s oldest institution of higher learning. Located on a 118-acre suburban campus in Reading, Pa., Albright offers a rigorous liberal arts education with a distinctive interdisciplinary focus, including a flexible co-major program that empowers students to build a truly personalized academic experience. The College’s mission is to equip students to live their best lives — now and in the future — while serving the broader community through educational outreach and meaningful partnerships. Learn more at albright.edu.
