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Global Leader in Industrial Engineering Cryogenic Applications Focused on Student Growth and Development
Chart Energy and Chemicals, Inc., in La Crosse, Wis. is a worldwide supplier of heat exchangers. Each semester, they bring in one or more engineering student interns from Viterbo University. The students can build their skills in a real-world environment while contributing to projects, learning from professionals in the field, and earning money.
Staff Focus: Q&A with Kristen Nyholm
As an academic advisor for students in the Conservatory for the Performing Arts, School of Human Behavior, and College of Nursing and Health, Kristen Nyholm works closely with students in their first two years at Viterbo, but provides support as needed throughout a student’s journey.
Viterbo University Announces New Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Degree; Virtual Information Sessions July 20 and August 8
Enrollment is now open for Viterbo University’s newest academic degree offering, a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MSSLP).
Viterbo University Awarded $1.4 Million HRSA Integrated Substance Use Disorder Training Program Grant
Viterbo University has been awarded a $1.4 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) RESPOND program grant to expand the number of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and counselors trained to provide mental health and substance use disorder clinical services in underserved community-based settings.
For Scott Gabriel, Working with Students is Best Part of His Job
Working with students is the most rewarding aspect of biochemistry professor Scott Gabriel’s career. That was the reason his being named Viterbo Teacher of the Year at the university’s annual 2023 Rose Awards ceremony was such an honor.
Viterbo University Names Two New Deans
Viterbo University has named Megan Smith as dean of the College of Nursing and Health and Michael Alfieri as dean of the College of Engineering, Letters, and Sciences.
Viterbo University Spring Commencement at the La Crosse Center May 13
Four hundred-seven students, 265 undergraduate, 114 master’s degree, and 28 doctorate degree students, will be candidates for graduation at Viterbo University’s Spring Commencement Ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at the La Crosse Center.
Tonya Wagner Named Viterbo University Vice President for Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness
Tonya Wagner, EdD, has been named vice president for academic affairs and institutional effectiveness (VPAAIE) effective immediately. She had served in the interim role since November 2022.
Keith Carter to Present "A Systems Engineer's Journey" at Viterbo University March 6
Keith Carter will give a leadership presentation entitled “A System Engineer’s Journey” at 12:15 p.m. Monday, March 6 in the Viterbo University Reinhart Center room 134.
Ruiru Takes Nursing Skills to Next Level with DNP Program

When Naomi Ruiru completes Viterbo University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program in May, she graduates knowing she might have helped usher in a new era in emergency room pain management at one La Crosse hospital.