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Lifting People Up

Lifting People Up

Business owner, writer, speaker, trainer, author, coach — Erica Gumieny ’00 does it all. The focus of her business, Pivotal Point, LLC, is to connect, invigorate and inspire her cl…

An Investment That Opens Opportunities

An Investment That Opens Opportunities

When Brooke Wegner ’99 MA ’03 first graduated from Alverno, she never imagined she would build an entire career in higher education. But Wegner spent more than 20 years working in…

Never too Late

Never too Late

Pursuing a degree can be tough, especially when more than a decade has passed since graduating from high school. But Christy Peterson ’03 not only found the motivation to apply to colleg…

Gaining Confidence and Compassion

Gaining Confidence and Compassion

Sometimes pursuing a degree can seem out of reach, especially when you have a full-time job, but Susan Berna ’93 found the right fit at Alverno. Despite a lack of understanding and suppo…

Formula for Success

Formula for Success

Most people who want to change the world don’t pursue chemistry as a means to do that, but Shivani Brahmbhatt ’24 knew that this was the path for her. Inspired to help others throu…

Helping One Helps Many

Helping One Helps Many

Alverno is an inclusive, vibrant community of students, faculty and staff who support and uplift each other. So when alum Dr. Mary Ann Schwartz ’62 learned about the opportunity to suppo…

Journey of Empowerment

Journey of Empowerment

Whether she’s helping students navigate their educational journeys and career paths, or advocating for those in underrepresented communities, Alejandra Anastas ’20 is passionate ab…

Abilities at Work

Abilities at Work

The first step in making a big impact in your career is gaining experience, and Alverno juniors Clara Knitter and Avery Maxwell are getting just that–through the power of internships. Th…

Alum JoAnn McGrath Remembered for Commitment to Alverno's Nursing Program

Alum JoAnn McGrath Remembered for Commitment to Alverno's Nursing Program

JoAnn (Resch) McGrath ’57, an Alverno nursing alum and philanthropist, died on February 19, 2024. McGrath spent her life modeling Alverno’s commitment to effective citizenship and…

Alverno Students Journey to Japan

Alverno Students Journey to Japan

Since 2008, nursing students have made an annual trip to Japan and the Tokyo Women’s Medical University. The pandemic changed that. But after a four-year hiatus, a group of students, fac…

Alverno Sisterhood: United in Patriotism and Service

Alverno Sisterhood: United in Patriotism and Service

On November 9, 1970, in Loretto Hall, 11 Alverno students took the oath of office and were commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army. One of those students was Chris (Lach) Boetticher ’7…

22nd Annual Community Day a Huge Success

22nd Annual Community Day a Huge Success

The 22nd annual Community Day returned to its roots, building community on campus while also serving the community around us. About 350 students, faculty and staff donated their time and skill…