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Viterbo Double Major Kylie Krahn Ends on a High Note

With a mental acuity for budgeting and money management, Kylie Krahn has always sought the best deals on purchases and to make smart financial decisions. So, she decided to apply the value principle of “buy one, get one” to her college education.

Michael Quam Enlists His Gifts to Serve People with Struggles
Michael Quam worked in the banking industry, where he had a gift as a manager for improving the workplace culture. This year, he took on the task of leading fundraising efforts for the La Crosse Salvation Army, a job in which he feels like he can really make a difference in the lives of people who are struggling.
Zach Johnson Feels Most at Home Helping the Unsheltered
Living in Place of Grace as a Viterbo student and serving as its house coordinator put Zach Johnson on his life mission, a journey that has included serving multiple roles helping the homeless population in Minneapolis. He's served as program coordinator for Minnesota's largest homeless shelter, and he's worked one-on-one with people who have been unsheltered for years.
In Serving Others, Karla Hein Considers Lessons from Her Past a Present
Karla Hein's struggle with alcoholism forced her to drop out of Viterbo her first time here, but she returned to finish her undergraduate education. Once more a Viterbo student (in the Master of Arts in Servant Leadership program), she is making a difference in the community as coordinator of La Crosse's Catholic Charities Warming Center.
Two-time Grammy Winning Comedian Lewis Black Announces Final Stand-Up Comedy Tour that Includes Viterbo University Stop
Two-time Grammy award winning comedian Lewis Black announced his final stand-up comedy tour. Goodbye Yeller Brick Road: The Final Tour includes stops across Europe and throughout North America, including the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8 p.m. Tickets are going fast, with more than half already sold.
A Peek Behind the Curtain with Music Theatre Major McKenzie Russ
McKenzie Russ recently chatted about her roles as dance captain and assistant choreographer in the Viterbo University Conservatory for the Performing Arts’ production of "42nd Street."
Spotlight on…Terri Pedace ’77

When she came to Viterbo, Terri (Hess) Pedace quickly learned that Viterbo’s nursing curriculum was rigorous and challenging, but excellent training and preparation for developing clinical skills, critical thinking, teamwork, self- confidence, and leadership has served her well throughout her 42-year career in health care.

Up Close with Chris Mayne

Viterbo’s resident expert in genetics and immunology, faculty member Chris Mayne is a favorite of students. He studies the genetics of the immune system and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and lupus while helping the next generation of scientists and health care professionals succeed in the classroom and the laboratory.

Rx for Success: Health Sciences Expansion Vital for Viterbo
New health science degrees and certificates—in nursing and beyond—as well as innovative enhancements in established programs that are responsive to the needs of employers and the labor market will play a vital role in keeping Viterbo strong for decades to come.
Jane Eddy Spent Four Rewarding Decades Helping Students
What Jane Eddy did in one form or another during her 38-year career was assist students, whether it was on the individual level, securing the all-important federal TRIO grant (the funds from which make the ARC possible) several times as a “committee of one,” bringing $9 million to the university, overseeing the services and staff of the ARC, teaching a wide variety of classes, or serving in various campus leadership roles.