News & Features
Christ College Teaches the Art of Discussion in a Polarized World
“The very structure of our courses is around a big idea or topic,” said Jennifer Prough, Ph.D., dean of Christ College and professor of humanities and East Asian studies. “Our courses are designed around topics that can’t be addressed by any one discipline, and so requires approaching it from a variety of perspectives.”
CC Scholars Payton Hodson ’22 and Momin Mirza ’22, ’24 M.A. Named Fulbrights
Christ College alumni Payton Hodson ’22 and Momin Mirza ’22, ’24 M.A., have been selected to receive grants and enter the Fulbright Scholar Program. Through Fulbright, these Valpo graduates will have the opportunity to meet, work, learn and live with the people of their host country while teaching and furthering the skills that will help them in their future careers.
Faculty Scholarship: Professor Edward Upton
“Centering on Eliot’s study of sources from ancient India, [Desire and the Ascetic Ideal: Buddhism and Hinduism in the Works of T. S. Eliot] offers a rereading of the poet’s work, analyzing his unpublished graduate school notebooks on Indian philosophy and exploring Eliot’s connection with Buddhist thought.” Read more about Professor Upton’s new book and the research experiences Christ College offers to students.
Connect with Christ College on LinkedIn
CC alumni and students, didn’t make it to Homecoming 2024? Network with us from home! Connect with Christ College — The Honors College on LinkedIn for the latest news and events from Mueller Hall as well as student, faculty, and alumni spotlights. Help us share our story by sharing your own! You can also stay in touch via Facebook and Instagram: @valpocc.
CC Alumni Stories: Maiah Deogracias ’24
“Symphony Orchestra has allowed me to create music in community: One thing that I feel is unique to our orchestra — and something very special to me — is how our orchestra features players from all majors and departments. I myself am not a music major, nor are many of the other players in our group. However, we are an interdisciplinary ensemble that brings together students from all areas of campus, united by a shared passion for wanting to make beautiful music together.”
CC Alumni Stories: Caleb VanArragon ’23, ’24 M.S.
“I was able to get recruited for golf by a few different schools, but Valpo was where I wanted to go,” Caleb says. “I always knew I wanted to go to a smaller school in the Midwest, and that’s what Valpo is. Then, on my first visit, I met the golf team and Coach Gring, saw the campus, and learned more about Christ College – The Honors College. It felt like a really good fit, and I committed pretty quickly.”