Sheila Severson, president’s office, was named Staff of the Year at the annual Viterbo University Rose Awards ceremony May 1. Benjamin Gonzales, theatre and musical theatre, was named the 2025 Teacher of the Year. Both are pictured with Viterbo President Rick Trietley, middle.

A chance conversation led Miranda Campbell to Viterbo’s engineering program, where she gained hands-on experience redesigning dairy equipment at GEA Farm Technologies. She hopes to continue with the company after graduating in May.

Jacky Mathews ’22 took a chance on Viterbo’s brand-new engineering program, and it paid off. Now a Product Design Engineer at Trane, Jacky is putting her skills to work designing the future of HVAC technology.

Jacob Lee ’22 started as an intern at Tailored Label Products and now leads a team as digital production supervisor. He credits Viterbo’s engineering program for equipping him with both technical skills and the leadership abilities crucial to his success.

Gordon Murphy worked full-time as a tool maker while earning his engineering degree at Viterbo, determined to expand his career opportunities. Now a manufacturing engineer at Chart Industries, he applies both hands-on experience and technical knowledge to oversee the heat transfer fins on cryogenic exchangers used in energy, aerospace, and industrial gas systems.

Viterbo’s ethical leadership doctorate program brings together professionals from diverse fields to develop real-world leadership skills rooted in ethics and collaboration. Director Shannon McManimon says the program empowers students to be the kind of change the world needs.

After nearly 20 years in nonprofit fundraising, Rikki Harry launched LEAP Nonprofit Consulting and enrolled in Viterbo’s Ethical Leadership doctorate program—both aligning perfectly with her values and goals.

Izzy Grothaus has always had a passion for sports and food, making Viterbo University’s nutrition and dietetics program the perfect fit. As the fitness and wellbeing program assistant for Viterbo’s CREW department, she promotes campus wellness through fitness challenges and yoga classes—blending her love for movement and health into her everyday student life.

From high school career exploration to hands-on research at Viterbo University, biology major Jon Vissers is turning his curiosity about science into a promising future. Whether it’s working in a lab, pursuing public health, or exploring new antibiotics, Vissers is embracing every opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute.

Viterbo University assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics Tiffany Lein was named the recipient of the 2025 North Central Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award in the Coordinated Program category.