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 athletics experience, begins his tenure after serving as the assistant director of Athletics for Compliance and Academic Success at Dominican University in Chicago.

“It is an honor to be able to lead Alverno’s athletics program,” Rivas stated. “I was truly impressed by the overwhelming support and spirit this community has for our athletic department. A huge thank you to President (Christy) Brown, Theresa Barry, and the entire search committee for entrusting me with such a great opportunity. I am excited to get to work and provide a positive student-athlete experience.”

While at Dominican, Rivas held many roles including four seasons as the head women’s basketball coach, three seasons as the head men’s golf coach, and administrative responsibilities in athletic communications and contest and event management. He also oversaw the hall of fame and student athlete awards ceremony. In his most recent role, Rivas was responsible for compliance and eligibility within the department and provided oversight on the department's academic support and department graduate assistants.

"We are thrilled to have Antonio on the Alverno team," Barry said. "His approach to building a strong team and working with our student athletes and coaches align perfectly with Alverno's mission."

The Hampshire, Illinois native graduated from Aurora University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and resides in Gurnee, Illinois with his wife Vickie.

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. Certificate programs, digital badges, degree completion programs and graduate 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.