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 explore the connection between competency-based education and the use of generative AI in the classroom, and how we can best prepare students for success.

The event will include an expert panel featuring:

• Idella Kangas, PhD, Director, Universities of Wisconsin’s Office of Economic and Employer Engagement
• Dr. Syneathia LaGrant, EdD, ’07, Vice President, Global Head of Talent and Development, ManpowerGroup

A student panel will follow, and the day will conclude with a culminating discussion.

For more information about the 2025 Alverno Community Conference or to register, visit alverno.edu/community-conference. Additional questions can be directed to Julie Borgealt at 414-382-6435 or alverno.outreach@alverno.edu.

The event is sponsored by the Dr. Mary Ann Schwartz & Dr. Richard Brewer Speaker Series.

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.