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Rick Walters Named Director of the Conservatory for the Performing Arts
For theatre and music theatre faculty member Rick Walters, being named executive artistic director of the Viterbo Conservatory for the Performing Arts has been an “energizing extension of my 20-plus years at an institution I love.”
Viterbo Direct Entry MSN Program Offers Degree Holders New Career Path

Viterbo University student Riley Pennington was working as a home health aide when one of her clients told her, “You’re going to be a great nurse someday.” While she greatly appreciated the compliment, there was one problem—Pennington was a biochemistry major with career aspirations of becoming a dentist.

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.
Adventure Awaits Nursing Graduate Lana Yeakel
Graduation is an exciting time, as seniors get ready to begin their careers. That’s especially true for Viterbo nursing major and spring 2023 undergraduate commencement speaker Lana Yeakel, for whom an adventure of sorts awaits.
Lana Yeakel's Spring 2023 Commencement Address

President Trietley, Members of the Board of Trustees, Faculty, Administration, Families, friends, and fellow graduates; Welcome to the 2023 Viterbo University Commencement Ceremony. My name is Lana Yeakel, and I am graduating today with my BSN and minor in servant leadership.

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.
Dancer Nyah Brooks One of Many Success Stories for Class of '23
For Nyah Brooks, graduating with her degree in nursing will be the crowning achievement of a senior year in which, as a member of the university’s dance team, she was named the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Co-Dancer of the Year, first-team All-American and the university’s Female Athlete of the Year.
Her Passion is on the Stage

Elisabeth had two things she wanted to do when she grew up. She wanted to earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and she wanted to perform. For that, she thanks YouTube. “What 10-year-old knows they want a BFA?” she asked. “I did.”

Spotlight on...Melissa Mofikoya '98

God has a way of always surprising Melissa (Meyer) Mofikoya. A chemistry major at Viterbo, Mofikoya was convinced that she was going to be a doctor. In the fall of her senior year, she had a change of heart and decided to go to graduate school instead of medical school. At the University of North Dakota, she joined a research group focusing on environmental testing and analytical instrumentation.