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Viterbo Double Major Kylie Krahn Ends on a High Note

With a mental acuity for budgeting and money management, Kylie Krahn has always sought the best deals on purchases and to make smart financial decisions. So, she decided to apply the value principle of “buy one, get one” to her college education.

Michael Quam Enlists His Gifts to Serve People with Struggles
Michael Quam worked in the banking industry, where he had a gift as a manager for improving the workplace culture. This year, he took on the task of leading fundraising efforts for the La Crosse Salvation Army, a job in which he feels like he can really make a difference in the lives of people who are struggling.
Zach Johnson Feels Most at Home Helping the Unsheltered
Living in Place of Grace as a Viterbo student and serving as its house coordinator put Zach Johnson on his life mission, a journey that has included serving multiple roles helping the homeless population in Minneapolis. He's served as program coordinator for Minnesota's largest homeless shelter, and he's worked one-on-one with people who have been unsheltered for years.
In Serving Others, Karla Hein Considers Lessons from Her Past a Present
Karla Hein's struggle with alcoholism forced her to drop out of Viterbo her first time here, but she returned to finish her undergraduate education. Once more a Viterbo student (in the Master of Arts in Servant Leadership program), she is making a difference in the community as coordinator of La Crosse's Catholic Charities Warming Center.
Two-time Grammy Winning Comedian Lewis Black Announces Final Stand-Up Comedy Tour that Includes Viterbo University Stop
Two-time Grammy award winning comedian Lewis Black announced his final stand-up comedy tour. Goodbye Yeller Brick Road: The Final Tour includes stops across Europe and throughout North America, including the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8 p.m. Tickets are going fast, with more than half already sold.
A Peek Behind the Curtain with Music Theatre Major McKenzie Russ
McKenzie Russ recently chatted about her roles as dance captain and assistant choreographer in the Viterbo University Conservatory for the Performing Arts’ production of "42nd Street."
Up Close with Chris Mayne

Viterbo’s resident expert in genetics and immunology, faculty member Chris Mayne is a favorite of students. He studies the genetics of the immune system and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and lupus while helping the next generation of scientists and health care professionals succeed in the classroom and the laboratory.

Spotlight on…Terri Pedace ’77

When she came to Viterbo, Terri (Hess) Pedace quickly learned that Viterbo’s nursing curriculum was rigorous and challenging, but excellent training and preparation for developing clinical skills, critical thinking, teamwork, self- confidence, and leadership has served her well throughout her 42-year career in health care.

Melissa Giefer Is Always There for International Students

Enrolling international students is one thing, ensuring they have an excellent educational experience is often quite another. Enter Melissa Giefer, international and English as a Second Language (ESL) program coordinator at Viterbo University.

Ali Dietz Keeps Nursing Simulation Labs in Peak Form

Recent college graduate Ali Dietz was working in IT with a local employer in 2020 when she realized she didn’t want to sit at a desk in front of a screen for nine hours a day. Luckily, an opening for a simulation lab technician specialist at Viterbo caught her eye.