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…
Press Releases
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…
Alverno College Announces 2025 Faculty Promotions
It is with great pride that Alverno College announces the recent promotions of our esteemed faculty. Steven Dunn, PhD, has been promoted to professor of religious studies. He earned his PhD in…
Alverno College Will Hold Its 170th Commencement on May 17
Alverno College will hold its 170th commencement on May 17 as 266 bachelor’s and associate degrees, 243 master’s degrees, 17 educational specialist degrees and 39 doctoral degrees…
Alverno College Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration
Elizabeth Moore has been named Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration for Alverno College. In this role, Moore will act as a key advisor, helping to lead the…
Alverno Community Conference Will Focus on Preparing Students to Thrive in an AI World
Alverno College will host its annual Community Conference on Wednesday, April 30. This year’s topic is “Preparing Students to Thrive in an AI World,” and participants will ex…
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Three Outstanding Alverno College Alumnae Honored
Alverno College will honor three alumnae during the college’s Alum Reunion and Awards Brunch on April 27. The event begins at noon and will include the presentation of the Alum Awards an…
Alverno College Welcomes New Vice President of Enrollment Services
Mariana Sanabria has been named Vice President of Enrollment Services for Alverno College. In this role, Sanabria will oversee the Admissions and Financial Aid departments, leading strategic e…
Alverno College Year in Review, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, it is time to reflect on all that we have accomplished. This year saw the inauguration of a new president; exciting grants that will help us train more women in STEM…
Higher Learning Commission Removes Alverno College's Financial Distress Designation
Less than six months after the Alverno College Board of Trustees voted to declare financial exigency, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has removed the college’s “financial dist…
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