Alverno College is ‘transforming' after years of enrollment and financial losses
BizTimes recently featured Alverno College in an in-depth look at the college’s transformation and promising path forward. President Christy Brown and Vice President for Enrollment Servi…
August 26, 2026
More Than a Backpack Giveaway
What started with 300 backpacks filled with school supplies became something much bigger: an opportunity for families to experience Alverno College. For the fourth consecutive year, Alverno pa…
August 18, 2026
Free Backpacks at the Telemundo WI & Alverno College Backpack Day
Vanessa Vásquez, dean of students, appeared on Telemundo WI recently to promote a free backpack giveaway. Students who come with their families will each receive a free backpack filled…
August 3, 2026
Alverno College Appoints Two New Members to the Board of Trustees
Alverno College is pleased to announce the appointment of Margaret Keehn and Jess Johnson to its Board of Trustees. Both bring extensive leadership experience in health care and a strong commi…
July 28, 2026
From Ideas to Impact
Innovation and Continuous Improvement grants support projects that strengthen student success, expand access and build community. Innovation often begins with a simple question: What if we tri…
July 6, 2026
Alverno in the Catholic Herald
The Catholic Herald recently featured schools throughout the Milwaukee archdiocese. One article highlighted the five Catholic colleges, including Alverno. You can read it here. Another article…
June 30, 2026
Alverno College Names Désirée Pointer Mace, PhD, Dean of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
Désirée Pointer Mace, PhD, has been named dean of Alverno College’s School of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LAPS). She will assume the role on July 1. In this role…
June 9, 2026
Alverno College Announces 2026 Faculty Promotions and Retirements
It is with great pride that Alverno College announces the recent promotions of our esteemed faculty. Leslie Henry ’93, MM, MT-BC, has been promoted to professor of music therapy. She ear…
May 22, 2026
A Gift of Encouragement
History. Legacy. Inspiration. Academic regalia is steeped in tradition. The gown, dating back to the 12th century, serves as a visual symbol of learning. All graduates wear similar robes regar…
May 14, 2026
Emilia Morales
Hi! My name is Emilia, and I am the Administrative Office Manager for Advising. I’m a Milwaukee native and earned my BFA in Illustration from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.…
May 12, 2026
Alverno College Will Hold Its 171st Commencement on May 16
Alverno College will hold its 171st commencement on May 16 as 226 bachelor’s and associate degrees, 184 master’s degrees, 15 educational specialist degrees and 34 doctoral degrees…
May 6, 2026