Viterbo Graduate Student Kaitlyn Jenne’s DNP Project Selected for National Conference

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.

Viterbo University to Host Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities National Symposium June 4–7

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.

Accounting Major Delaney Christianson Gaining Real World Experience through Internship

Excelling in both her coursework and an internship in the university’s business office, Delaney Christianson is gaining valuable real-world experience and building strong professional relationships as she prepares for a future career in the private sector.

La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey Earns Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Viterbo University

Long dedicated to community service, Washington-Spivey pursued counseling to help expand mental health access—skills he now uses to lead and support the La Crosse community.

"Dr. Strangelove" Featured Film of Civics and Cinema Program June 10

"Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" will be the subject of the next Civics and Cinema event at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 at the Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria in downtown La Crosse.

Q&A with Chad Kolbe

Viterbo Associate Professor Chad Kolbe is in his 19th year of teaching the theatre professionals of tomorrow. Conservatory for the Performing Arts shows are made outstanding in large part to his work as technical director, production manager, and lighting designer.

Spotlight on Wynter Pingel ’03

Boston resident Wynter Pingel ’03 took a leap of faith when she left the job she enjoyed for eight years as a proofreader with National Braille Press.

Trips for the Ages

Some Viterbo University students made the absolute most of their time between the fall and spring semesters by participating in incredible educational experiences in Costa Rica and London.

Viterbo University Social Work Graduate Spencer Seitz Ready to Help Others

After nearly six years as a corrections officer, Spencer Seitz saw the deep connections between trauma, addiction, and mental illness—and the limitations of addressing them in a jail setting. Motivated to make a greater impact, the La Crosse native returned to school to pursue social work.