Following in the footsteps of those who walked before her, Casey Scheibengraber was no stranger to Alverno College when she enrolled in January 2011. She learned of it first from her sister… Read More »

Adina Jerominski was a busy and very involved mom of three children when she made the life-changing decision, in 2008, to return to college. While she’s still a busy mom, her love… Read More »

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Rashida Dockery always dreamed of international travel and now, thanks to Alverno’s study abroad program, her wish became reality. “I just returned from a semester at London… Read More »

Is persistence genetic? You might think so after meeting Kathleen Turner, her twin sister Kelley, and Kathleen’s daughter Kae’leen Hickman, the only mother-sister-daughter combo currently enrolled at the College. While each is… Read More »

The tradition of innovative programs at Alverno College has positively altered lives and dramatically changed outcomes, but how do these programs get their start? At Alverno, they often begin with a tough… Read More »

The National Conference of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) was held this past October and, once again, Alverno faculty and students were honored for their many accomplishments. While several faculty and… Read More »

One of Alverno College’s eight trademarked abilities – effective citizenship – was in full effect when students, faculty and staff were given the day off on presidential Election Day. More than extending… Read More »

This year’s celebration broke attendance records with more than 1,300 people – alumnae, students, friends of the College, faculty and staff – partaking in an abundance of festivities, all celebrating our 125… Read More »

Myra Huth ’75, associate professor in the JoAnn McGrath School of Nursing, was recently recognized by the Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing for an article she co-authored. The article, “Pediatric Inpatient… Read More »

Growing up in a 1960’s working-class home on the south side of Racine, Wis., my first lessons in the world of commerce started like so many in my generation: delivering newspapers! I… Read More »

Learning Science & Math, Using Health & Beauty After receiving a grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, veteran Alverno educators Dina Borysenko, assistant professor of Physical Sciences, and Justin LaManna, assistant professor… Read More »

  It wasn’t hard for Sister Margaret Earley ’52, professor emerita of Religious Studies, to answer a question about what she admires most about Alverno College. Without hesitation she shared, “The sense… Read More »

The second youngest of five children, Melany Gonzalez ’02 always knew she wanted a career where she could work with and help people. So, it was no surprise when – during her… Read More »

Gina Spang ’08 is the daughter of one of Alverno’s leading cheerleaders, Rose Purpero Spang ’62. A first-generation American, Rose is an ardent supporter of the College, including serving on the Board… Read More »

Some dreams take a bit longer to fulfill than others. Just ask Stacey Lange ’08. She comes from a long line of teachers and ever since she can remember, she wanted to… Read More »

  Nearing a major milestone in her aspiring medical career, Tia Vernon ’08 recently returned to Alverno to study for Step 2 of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination, most often referred to… Read More »

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent death of Sister J. Dolores (JD) Brunner who passed away at the age of 92 on September 17, 2012, at Sacred Heart… Read More »

As a much younger School Sister of St. Francis (SSSF), I was appointed to teach in Nebraska at Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School. It was a rural, 250-student school at… Read More »