"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.

Neuroscience major Emma Blackdeer didn’t expect to attend Viterbo University, but a campus visit changed her mind. Now, she’s conducting research on fentanyl in local wastewater through Viterbo’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, gaining valuable experience as she prepares for medical school.

Elyse Ramseier is gaining hands-on experience in law enforcement and emergency response through a summer internship with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department.

"I came to Viterbo University because I wanted a college experience that felt personal. Out of the ten schools I applied to, Viterbo was the only one where I truly felt seen and heard. From the moment I set foot on campus, I knew I wasn’t just another number. I was entering a university that genuinely cared about who I was and who I wanted to become."

Now in its 22nd year, Viterbo University’s annual Conference on Servant Leadership will bring together professionals from across sectors to explore the power of purpose-driven leadership June 26–27 at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts.

The Viterbo University Fine Arts Center welcomes audiences for its 2025–26 season. The lineup promises to inspire, entertain, and connect through the shared joy of live performance.

Graduate student Kaitlyn Jenne’s research on smoking relapse after gastric bypass surgery led to a new follow-up care protocol at Mayo Clinic and earned her a spot presenting at a national medical conference in Washington, D.C.

More than 155 people from across the U.S. will attend the 2025 Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) Symposium at Viterbo University Wednesday, June 4–Saturday, June 7.