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…
Press Releases
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 &…
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…
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…
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…
Alverno Marks 25 Years of Athletics with Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Alverno College Department of Athletics has announced the newest inductees to the Alverno Athletics Hall of Fame, including two former student-athletes and two trailblazers. This class of…
Mental Health Summit Will Focus on Ways Technology Can Transform Mental Health Care
The Alverno College graduate programs in Community Psychology and School Psychology are hosting a mental health summit focused on technology and the innovative ways it can transform mental hea…
Alverno College Ranked No. 5 in Newsweek's “America's Best Colleges for Women”
Alverno College has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026, ranking fifth in the country. The inaugural recognition evaluates institutions nationwide o…
Alverno College Alumna Named Dean of Students
Alverno College has named alumna Vanessa Vásquez ’12 MA ’15 dean of students. She brings more than 15 years of experience across higher education, K-12 and nonprofit organiz…
Alverno College Announces Two New Members of the Board of Trustees
Alverno College is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Jackie Q. Carter and Andrew Narrai, both accomplished leaders with deep ties to the Milwauke…
Alverno College Year in Review, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back on a year defined by growth, connection and community. We welcomed new colleagues into key leadership roles, each bringing fr…
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Alverno College To Host Violins of Hope Event: “Sustaining & Healing Through Music”
Alverno College will host a special event, “Sustaining & Healing Through Music: How Music Supports Coping and Thriving,” on November 13 at 7 p.m. in La Verna Commons on the Alv…
Alverno College Receives $1.1 Million Legacy Gift
Alverno College has received a $1.1 million legacy gift from Gwen and Rudy Godinez, whose lives were enriched by the college’s Telesis program, a pioneering adult education initiative th…
C2C Welcomes Alverno College as Newest Member
The Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference (C2C) looks forward to welcoming Alverno College as its newest member institution following support from the C2C Board of Directors. Alverno will become…
Alverno College Welcomes New Vice President for Academic Affairs
Gina M. Rossetti, PhD has been named vice president for academic affairs at Alverno College. In this role, Rossetti will provide leadership to foster academic excellence and innovation, advanc…
Alverno Recognized for Strong Commitment to Teaching, Innovation by U.S. News & World Report
Alverno College was recognized for its strong commitment to teaching in rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. The college was also noted for its innovation and the social mo…
Alverno College Alumna Named Director of Admissions
Alverno College has named alumna Ruth Lopez as director of admissions. She brings nearly 10 years of experience in admissions, student advising and strategic planning back to her new role at h…
Alverno College Names Antonio Rivas Director of Athletics
Alverno College has appointed Antonio Rivas as the director of Athletics, Theresa Barry, interim dean of students, announced Monday. Rivas, who comes to Alverno with eight years of collegiate…
Alverno College's Community Psychology Graduate Program Earns National Accreditation
Alverno College’s Master of Science in Community Psychology (MSCP) program has been accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) through June 2033…
Alverno College Dean Elected to Higher Learning Commission's Board of Trustees
Jodi Eastberg, PhD, Dean of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, has been elected to the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) Board of Trustees. Her four-year term will begin on Septembe…
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