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Lifelong Learning Leads Valerie Savage to Servant Leadership
Valerie Savage, a 2022 graduate of Viterbo’s Master of Arts in Servant Leadership (MASL) program, has pursued many dreams. From working as an educator to serving as a spiritual director to becoming a certified master scuba diver, Savage is a testament to lifelong learning. Her experience in the MASL program even led her to publish a book, "Transcending through Servant Leadership."
Professor John Robinson Reflects on Innovation in Higher Education
Passionate about shaping the future of higher education and student success, John Robinson, associate professor of finance at Viterbo, shares his thoughts on what innovation in higher education looks like today, how Viterbo is leading the charge, and what the future holds for both the institution and its students.
Innovation, Experience Prep Finance Major Alex Kratzenstein for Future
Alex Kratzenstein, a 4+1 student in Viterbo University's Dahl School of Business, recently shared his reflections on how his academic journey and experiences at Viterbo have shaped his readiness for the future.
Alina Garstka Reflects on Major League Time as a ‘Twintern’
Alina Garstka, Viterbo sport management and leadership student, shares her experience with the Minnesota Twins as a Twintern (Minnesota Twins intern) and her appreciation for Viterbo preparing her for the opportunity.
Nursing Program Prepared Haleigh Zanoni for Lifesaving Event
Seeds of Sustainability Culture Planted at Viterbo University
Viterbo University seniors Emily McCurdy and Ben Lisek have talked much over the past few years about planting a pollinator garden on campus as members of the student Sustainability Club. On a recent drizzly Saturday morning, about a dozen Viterbo students, faculty, and staff members gathered to turn that talk into reality.
Brittany Bara Brings Lifetime of Experience to Conservatory
Brittany Bara began at Viterbo University in fall 2022, where she teaches foundational acting, voice and speech, and music theatre lab courses. She directed Viterbo's production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."
Reinhart Ethics Institute Marks Silver Anniversary

In the late 1990s, Viterbo President Bill Medland and members of the Board of Trustees were seeking a good way to honor D.B. Reinhart, the longtime friend of the college who had passed away in 1996. Reinhart was a highly respected businessman and leader who had built his company, Gateway Foods, into the largest privately-owned food wholesaler in the nation.

D.B. Reinhart Was All About Integrity, Supporting Others

At the 1998 Viterbo Founders Day banquet, President Bill Medland announced that the university’s new Institute for Ethics in Leadership would be named to honor the memory and legacy of D.B. Reinhart, who had died in April 1996 at age 75.

Spotlight on … Amy Jo Preisler ’98

Amy Jo Preisler travelled with Andean Community Partners (ACP) to the Sacred Valley of Peru and the village of Huilloc on a medical and volunteer mission trip. While there, she quickly realized it was a life-changing experience that would stay with her forever.

Like many Andean villages, Huilloc is a remote community that is underserved by both public and private entities.