There is a buzz in the College Center this spring, and it’s not just graduation energy. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (BACNC) has launched a brand-new online store, giving students, alumni, and friends across the globe an easy, accessible way to stock up on officially branded merchandise from BACNC’s College Collection. From cozy sweatshirts to eye-catching tees, the store is stocked, styled, and ready, just in time for summer.
The new platform marks a meaningful shift in how the college extends its reach beyond its physical walls. Where the in-person store once served only those who could walk through the doors of the College Center, the online shop opens that experience to anyone with a connection to Bryn Athyn College—whether they are a current student, a proud alum, or a community member looking to sport a little school spirit.
“I get to say hi or chat with customers, which is a great way to brighten up a day.”
— Ingrid, Student Store Attendant
Behind the scenes of this new digital venture are the student shopkeepers who make the store tick. Ingrid, a third-year student still exploring her academic path, has become an enthusiastic presence both on the floor and in the decision-making process. She played a direct role in curating the women’s apparel selection for the online store—lending her personal eye and peer perspective to help pick pieces that resonate with the campus community. Back in the store itself, Ingrid’s favorite task says it all: arranging and displaying the freshly folded merchandise.
“One of my favorite things I’ve gotten to do at the bookstore is fold shirts and put them on display,” she says. “I find it very satisfying and fun. I also get to interact with lots of people, which is always an upside to my day.” For Ingrid, the store is not just a job—it’s a place where connection happens.
“It’s lovely to chat with community members and help give directions when needed.”
— Xander, Student Store Attendant, Class of 2026
Xander, graduating this May with a mathematics major and a building arts minor, brings a calm, seasoned energy to the role. Having spent considerable time at Bryn Athyn College, he has become something of an unofficial ambassador at the College Center; always ready with a friendly word, a recommendation, or directions to wherever someone needs to go. “Because I’ve been here so long, I’m able to help just about anyone find what they’re looking for,” he notes. For Xander, the constant hum of students, faculty, and community members passing through the College Center—many stopping in at the 1877 Café next door—is one of the quiet pleasures of the job.
As Xander heads toward graduation and Ingrid continues to grow into her college years, both embody what makes the Bryn Athyn College Campus Store more than a retail space. It’s a hub of community, a place of welcome, and now, with its new online presence, a destination that travels wherever Bryn Athyn College of the New Church spirit does.
Watch for summer swag — new arrivals are on the way.
About the Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Campus Store
- Located in the College Center on the Bryn Athyn College campus
- Carries a full range of officially branded apparel and merchandise from the College Collection
- Now available online — shop from anywhere, anytime
- Staffed by dedicated student attendants who keep the store organized, welcoming, and up to date
Campus Store
900 Campus Dr., PO Box 914
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
campus.store@brynathyn.edu
267-502-2612
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