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 preparing graduates to contribute from day one, building AI and problem-solving skills, and why Alverno’s distinctive ability-based learning model remains relevant today.
Listen to the interview below (37 minutes).
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