Young Alumnus Establishes Scholarship at Viterbo University

Nick Johnson said he feels a debt of gratitude to Viterbo University. He has expressed his appreciation by creating a scholarship to help Viterbo students. The Nicholas A. Johnson Scholarship for Student Leadership will provide two annual $1,000 awards for a male and female outstanding athlete who are involved in service to the student body through leadership in service organizations.

Students, staff and faculty are invited to submit nominations for the Outstanding Student Leader Award.  This award will be presented to 3 to 5 students at the Student Leadership Recognition Banquet.  Written nominations must provide the name of the a senior student and evidence that she or he has: (a) exhibited continuous exemplary leadership, (b) served as well-respected role models, and (c) has persistently demonstrated a strong commitment to campus life, community service and/or charitabl

Leadership Extraordinaire –Women in Leadership

Born and raised in the Midwest, Monica Dixon said she had a narrow view of the world until she had the opportunity to travel internationally. "Travel forever changed the lens through which I view the world, and therefore the way I approach difficult situations in my professional and personal life," said Dixon, who graduated from Viterbo University in 1985 with a degree in dietetics.

“I’ve been blessed to have military leaders and mentors who were always pushing me toward excellence, always encouraging me to better myself and challenging me to never be satisfied.”

Steve Palmer proudly served his country for seven years of active duty in the U.S. Army, including two tours in Iraq. One key piece of advice he received from leaders in the military—get an education.

Aspiring Scientists Get Boost from Grateful Couple

Jim and Elaine Schauls are very thankful for the life with which they’ve been blessed. They have excellent health, successful children, wonderful grandchildren, and financial security. As they thought about estate planning and reflected on all they had, they realized something. “We should be doing something to help others,” Jim said.

“It changed my life. Scholarship support has opened doors for me that I never could have imagined.”

Greg Lind is a trailblazer and his list of accomplishments includes a rather impressive number of firsts. The 1976 Viterbo nursing graduate went on to earn an MSN for Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Missouri School of Nursing and he was the first graduate of that program. Greg was also in the first Ph.D. in Nursing class at the University of Kansas School of Nursing.

“There are many stories and lessons that I will take with me far beyond my time at Viterbo, I will be a leader and teammate in everything I do.”

Couple Creates Scholarship to Help Others

As youth, Serena Bahe and her husband Chris both experienced a great deal of adversity, especially financial. Their college education was made possible through scholarships and other financial assistance. Now they’re returning the favor.