U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Alverno for Strong Commitment to Teaching, Innovation

Milwaukee, (Sept. 23, 2025) – 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 mobility of its students in the publication’s 2026 America’s Best Colleges guidebook.

Alverno was ranked third among Midwest Regional Universities for its commitment to undergraduate teaching. This marks the sixteenth consecutive year Alverno was recognized in this category, the only college in the state included in this category for its entire 16-year history. The ranking highlights schools where “the faculty have a remarkably strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.”

“These rankings shine a light on the remarkable commitment of our faculty to teaching and supporting students,” said Gina Rossetti, PhD, vice president for Academic Affairs. “I am excited to work alongside them to build on these strengths and create even more opportunities for Alverno students to thrive.”

Alverno was ranked the sixth most innovative school among Midwest Regional Universities. Schools in this category are “making the most innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology or facilities.”

The college was also recognized as a top performer for social mobility, which measures how well schools graduate students who receive Pell grants.

Now in its 41st year, the rankings evaluate more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities, using up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success. The full listing can be found at usnews.com.

About Alverno College
Based in Milwaukee, Wis., Alverno College is a four-year independent, Catholic, liberal arts college for women. Founded in 1887 by the School Sisters of St. Francis, Alverno promotes the academic, personal and professional development of its students in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Graduate programs, digital badges, degree completion programs and certificate programs are open to all genders. A leader in higher education innovation, Alverno has earned international accolades for its highly effective ability-based, assessment-as-learning approach to education, which emphasizes hands-on experience and develops in-demand skills. The college, Wisconsin’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution, ranks among the top schools in the Midwest for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and innovation by U.S. News & World Report.

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