No As or Bs? Why this Milwaukee college doesn't use letter grades
While some schools like MIT and the University of Michigan recently decided to do away with letter grades for freshmen, Alverno's assessment model has been in place for decades. WUWM's Kati Ko…
October 14, 2026
Refusing to Settle
At a time when men dominated the workplace, Karen Timian ’81 was fighting for a chance to be treated equally. She started as an inventory clerk, working her way through promotions that l…
October 12, 2026
Master of Arts in Art Education
October 8, 2026
Dr. Veronica Vital Selected as Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Alverno College is pleased to announce that Veronica Vital, PhD, RN, has been selected to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Vital is an assistant professor in the JoAnn McGra…
October 6, 2026
Alverno Shores Up Rebound After Major Recruitment Restructuring
The Milwaukee Business Journal highlights Alverno College’s strong enrollment growth and positive momentum in a new feature, exploring the strategies behind Alverno’s growth, inclu…
October 5, 2026
Curally Funds $10,000 in New Scholarships for Alverno College Nursing Program
Curally, a family-owned healthcare company that provides nurse-led services at Wisconsin-area employers, is funding $10,000 in new scholarships for students in Alverno College’s Direct E…
September 30, 2026
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Alverno for Social Mobility
Alverno College has been recognized as a top performer in social mobility by U.S. News & World Report in its 2027 Best Colleges rankings, earning the No. 7 spot among Midwest Regional Univ…
September 22, 2026
Alverno College President on Preparing Students for the Future
Alverno College President Christy Brown joined WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman for a conversation about the future of higher education and Alverno’s role in greater Milwaukee. Brown discusses…
August 31, 2026
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