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Alverno Sisterhood: United in Patriotism and Service

Alverno Sisterhood: United in Patriotism and Service

On November 9, 1970, in Loretto Hall, 11 Alverno students took the oath of office and were commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army. One of those students was Chris (Lach) Boetticher ’7…

Prayer, Late Nights Powered 8 Abilities' Creation

Prayer, Late Nights Powered 8 Abilities' Creation

The 8 Abilities that are the hallmark of an Alverno education weren’t created overnight. Instead, they were the product of years of discussion, debate, collaboration, prayer and hard wor…

Focused on the Future

Focused on the Future

Working as an emergency medical technician (EMT) in Los Angeles for the last 10 years, McKinley Murphey, class of 2024, didn’t expect to find himself in front of a camera in Hollywood. B…

Pollinator-Friendly Campus

Pollinator-Friendly Campus

The Alverno Commits to Sustainability (ACTS) committee has been working toward a Monarch Waystation designation, and in late May two areas of the Milwaukee campus were recognized — the r…

Strong, steady leadership

Strong, steady leadership

For the past year, Joseph Foy, PhD, has served as Alverno’s interim president, leading with purpose, thoughtfulness and above all, humility. Foy was named vice president for Academic Aff…

Alverno welcomes new president

Alverno welcomes new president

When Christy L. Brown stood in front of the Duke University School of Law graduating class of 1994, she shared a quote with the peers who elected her as their commencement speaker. Not just an…

The Giving Project

The Giving Project

There are few things more powerful than giving. Whether we’re giving time, money, gifts or a helping hand, the difference we make in another’s life is immeasurable, and the rewards…

Our Beloved Alverno Community

Our Beloved Alverno Community

As a Catholic, Franciscan institution, our identity is rooted in values of peace, inclusivity and respect for all of God’s creation. These values have been woven into the fabric of the c…

Style and Substance

Style and Substance

A burgeoning partnership between Alverno and Kohl’s advances a shared mission to empower leaders. Kohl’s has committed to provide five $5,000 merit-based scholarships to support Al…

A Fertile Ground for Learning

A Fertile Ground for Learning

Stop by the Alverno Greenhouse on any given day, and you’ll find a place where plants ― and so much more ― are in bloom. Since the greenhouse opened for campus use last September, it has…

The Difference Makers

The Difference Makers

These Alverno alums’ lives and careers may have taken them on very different paths, but they all have identified ways to make sustainability the heart of their work. In Milwaukee and bey…