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2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Andrew Santoso ’13
Andrew Santoso credits his Viterbo advisor with steering him toward the field of medical physics. Since graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mathematical physics, Santoso has been speeding along that career path.
2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Michelle (Pixley) Reichert ’86
Michelle (Pixley) Reichert's internship experience set in motion an educational and career path that culminated in her being named the first female chief executive officer of Consolidated Nuclear Security, a company with more than 11,000 employees that is one of the nation’s largest federal contractors.
Ta Her Brings Unique Perspective to Thailand Trip
Ta Her ’19 has had a remarkable journey, from growing up in a poor family in Laos to being on the brink of earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Viterbo and becoming a nurse practitioner. A journey this summer for a VUSM class helped put her life’s path into a new perspective.
Staff Focus: Q&A with Marcia Taddy

Viterbo's new cross country head coach Marcia Taddy has always had a strong competitive side in running as well as a passion for coaching and teaching in higher education. High school running led her to a decorated collegiate career with eight national championships and 17 All American honors in cross-country and middle-distance track events.

Viterbo Food Service Director Havin Rehwinkel Does It for 'the Kids'
As Viterbo's food service director, Havin Rehwinkel strives to be responsive to student needs, instituting changes that give students more flexibility in meal plans, cafeteria hours, and food choices. “If there’s something special, they can just go ahead and ask,” he said. “We treat the kitchen as if it belongs to the students."
For Tammy Gilkes, Listening to Students is Job One
In her new position as first- and second-year experience coordinator in Viterbo’s student life division, talking (and listening) to students is a huge part of Tammy Gilkes' job. In a nutshell, Gilkes is on a mission to ensure that Viterbo students get the most out of their first two years of college.
Viterbo Adds Thailand to Global Programs
For Viterbo nursing students and faculty members, a journey of 8,236 miles and countless moments of awe and discovery began with a single step … taken four years ago by Lin Rauch.
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.
As new CFO, Amy Schmidt Is Right at Home
When Amy Schmidt '11 returns to Viterbo as the new vice president for finance and administration, campus will feel very much like home. She earned an MBA here, and her husband and fellow alumnus, Eric Schmidt '08, '17, is a long-time employee.
Deb Murray Looks Back on Viterbo Journey
Debra Murray '90, the driving force behind Viterbo's mental health counseling master's and doctoral degree programs, is retiring after nearly 30 years here, but she's not done helping those who most need it.