Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our shared, beloved community

As a Catholic, Franciscan college, we at Alverno embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and seek to build a welcoming community in which these values are recognized and celebrated.

To carry out this work, we have adopted a model of "shared equity leadership." That is, the belief that the ongoing work to achieve true equity is work to which we all contribute.

We invite you to explore this page to learn more about the ongoing work to achieve inclusive excellence at Alverno as well as how you may join our efforts.

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DE&I RESOURCES

Alverno is dedicated to student success and to ensuring a positive experience for students and their families, from the beginning of the college search through graduation. 

Special Events

Annual Cultural Ceremonies

Three special cultural ceremonies are held for graduates in both December and May in the week leading up to Commencement.

We celebrate our graduates and the support networks who have helped them earn their degrees during Bestowing of the Kente, Latinas con Fuerza, and Asian American Rite of Passage.

 

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DE&I in the News

A'Ajanae Bowie, a senior at the Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education, is heading to Alverno College on a full-tuition scholarship as a Thea Bowman Scholar. Her story was featured on Milwaukee's TMJ4.

Our campus strives to bring unique individuals together to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion at Alverno College. We celebrate June as PRIDE Month and highlight our commitment to non-discrimination.

Alverno College works to intentionally create a welcoming and inclusive learning community in which all members recognize and respect the rights and human dignity of every other member. 

For questions or inquires about the ABIDE Taskforce, please email abide@alverno.edu.

If you have a concern regarding Access, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity or Equity issues and wish to alert leadership, please write to the Office of the President at president.ac@alverno.edu