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Student Safety an Important Issue for SGA President Kiley Silva

Kiley Silva was a high school student from Houston, Texas, when she performed for 50 college music theatre programs at a National Unified Auditions event in Nebraska. Of all the school representatives she met that day, only one asked about her as a person, rather than “how high can you sing?” and other ability-related inquiries. That representative was Viterbo faculty member Rick Walters.

Tara Allert Makes an Impact as Therapist and Teacher
Tara Allert '16, '18, '21 is putting her three Viterbo degrees to good use, helping middle and high school students manage mental health issues through an innovative partnership and training the university's next wave of counselors as an adjunct professor.
Mystery Film Opens Window on Viterbo Days for '01 Alum
It’s been more than 20 years since Rick Cornforth graduated from Viterbo, but memories of his college days recently came flooding back after a surprise discovery.
Faculty Focus: Q&A with Jason Howard
Philosophy Professor Jason Howard, a native of Windsor, Canada, taught English in South Korea and earned a doctoral degree in Belgium before landing in 2004 at Viterbo, where he has blossomed as an award-winning teacher and prolific scholar.
Nathan Janzen Has a Head for Business, a Heart for Opera
Nathan Janzen, a double major—music performance and finance—was chosen to give the undergraduate commencement address at Viterbo's December 2022 commencement ceremony. That highlight was followed by a second finale: a performance tour of Austria with Viterbo's Concert Choir.
Loss of Speech No Barrier for Angel Carter

Angelica “Angel” Carter was a typical happy and healthy teenager on Oct. 10, 2013. The very next day, everything changed.

Women’s Volleyball Has Unprecedented Success under Ryan DeLong

Ryan DeLong says “luck” led him to his current profession of collegiate volleyball coach. Viterbo University and hundreds of past and present student-athletes have been equally fortunate to have him.

A Long Tradition: Today’s Teachers Carry on Legacy of Pioneering Sisters
St. Rose Normal School was founded in 1890 by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, and what would become Viterbo University has been well known and respected for excellence and innovation in teacher education ever since. Viterbo has graduated thousands of top-notch teachers through the years. Meet four who are truly making a difference in their profession and the lives of their students.
Up Close with Wayne Wagner

The longest serving coach in Viterbo men’s basketball program history, Wayne Wagner ’92 has compiled 326 wins during his 23-year career at the university. He was named Coach of the Year by the North Star Athletic Association and the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association in 2022 for leading the V-Hawks to a conference co-championship and the conference tournament championship game.

Spotlight on … Heidi Lenz ’15

Heidi Lenz’s work on a Master of Arts in Education degree at Viterbo University helped her build leadership skills that came in handy not only in the education arena but also in starting her dream business: an equestrian therapeutic center.