Kenzie Nugent spent the summer as a radiology nurse extern at UW Health, gaining hands-on experience alongside expert nurses and connecting classroom learning with real-world care.

The Viterbo University Fine Arts Center has added two more shows to its 2025–26 Bright Star Season lineup, The Marshall Tucker Band and STOMP.

What drew me to Viterbo was the small class sizes and the ability to truly get to know my professors. I loved the feeling of a small campus in a big town. It gave me the best of both worlds. I never feel like just another student here. Professors know your name, check in with you, and genuinely want to see you succeed.

Enjoy outstanding a cappella music and nostalgia as Straight No Chaser presents "Summer: The 90s Part 2" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

"Money" has named Viterbo University to its list of Best Colleges in America for 2025. This annual list showcases the country’s top educational values based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries, and other criteria.

"If I had to describe Viterbo in three words, I’d say: caring, supportive and compassionate. The faculty here doesn’t just care about you as a student. They care about your growth as a whole person. They’re truly invested in your future and want you to succeed in every way."

"One of the biggest reasons I chose Viterbo was because of the amazing conservatory programs. I wanted a university that would give me opportunities to grow and perform, and I found that here. But it wasn’t just the program that won me over. During my campus visit, something just clicked. Viterbo felt like home in a way no other school did."

Looking to make the most of her summer, biochemistry major Emma Schoen turned to faculty member Chris Mayne, who encouraged her to apply for the A.C.V. Elston III, MD, Summer Research Fellowship at Emplify Health.

"I chose Viterbo because I loved the small campus and the personal feel of the community. Professors know your name, and you’re never just another face in the crowd. I’ve met some of my closest friends here. They are people who truly feel like family when I’m away from home. You can’t walk across campus without seeing someone you know or someone ready to smile and say hello.”

For biology major and men’s soccer player Sebastian Ortiz, moving over 4,000 miles from Puerto Rico to La Crosse came with challenges, but also unexpected rewards. From finding a second family on the soccer team to pursuing his passion for science and service, Ortiz has made the most of his Viterbo experience.