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
Alverno and Milwaukee Public Schools' partner on direct admit program
Alverno College and MPS launched a direct admit partnership that allows high school juniors to apply through a simple form with no fees, essays, letters of recommendation or other attachments…
May 1, 2026
Alverno College Becomes First Private Institution to Join Milwaukee Public Schools' Direct Admit Program
Alverno College and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced a new direct admit partnership today, making Alverno the first private institution – and first Hispanic-Serving Institution &…
April 29, 2026
Alverno College Announces New Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Lorenze Legaspi, MS, has been named vice president of finance and administration/chief financial officer for Alverno College. In this role, Legaspi will coordinate and oversee the financial fu…
April 21, 2026
A Legacy of Purpose: The Women Who Built Alverno
Many innovative women. One shared mission. Before Alverno College became a place that prepares women for lives of personal and professional distinction and meaningful engagement with the world…
March 23, 2026
Alverno Community Conference Will Explore the Power of Personal Stories
Alverno College is partnering with Ex Fabula, a non-profit that connects Milwaukee through real stories, to host its annual Community Conference. This year’s event will guide participant…
March 23, 2026
Keira Brimmer
Hello! My name is Keira Brimmer and I am the Coordinator for Graduate and Adult Advising. I started studying at Alverno in 2023 and started working as a student employee in the advising office…
March 19, 2026
Alverno College to Honor Three Outstanding Alumnae
Alverno College will honor three alumnae during the college’s Alum Reunion and Awards Brunch on April 26. The event begins at noon and will include the presentation of the Alum Awards an…
March 12, 2026