2009 - 2010 Academic Year News Release Archive

Student-athletes' success demonstrated in NCAA report

November 18th, 2009 — The graduation success rate of Valpo's student-athletes is significantly higher than the national average and is the highest among Horizon League schools, according to a new NCAA report.
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Yellow Ribbon program draws veterans to Valpo

November 9th, 2009 — Valpo is currently hosting 10 veterans through the Yellow Ribbon Program, an expansion of the G.I. Bill that helps pay their tuition expenses.
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Valpo, Concordia-New York form partnership

November 3rd, 2009 — A strategic alliance between Valpo and Concordia College-New York will enhance their educational quality through a focus on global education, experiential learning and integration of disciplines.
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Engineers to give keynote at youth global water event

October 22nd, 2009 — Valpo's chapter of Engineers Without Borders will teach Indiana middle school science students about global water issues at a Nov. 13 leadership conference in Indianapolis.
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Women engineers win national, regional awards

October 20th, 2009 — Valparaiso University's female engineering students and faculty have won a national award for their activities through the Society of Women Engineers chapter on campus.
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150 most influential Valpo people announced

October 9th, 2009 — CEOs of Fortune 100 companies, a Super Bowl champion, prominent U.S. Senator, National Book Award winner and eye disease researcher are among those on a list of Valpo's 150 most influential people.
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Engineering program in China established

October 6th, 2009 — Valpo's College of Engineering is expanding its global presence with the launch of a new program that will allow engineering students to study and work in China.
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Mathematics research funded by federal grant

September 21st, 2009 — Valpo has received a $240,688 grant from the National Science Foundation to provide undergraduate students with intensive experiences in mathematics research.
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Students' work could help protect environment

September 18th, 2009 — Three Valpo students'research on an invasive shrub crowding out native species of plants and animals across the United States could help protect the environment.
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Enrollment rises to highest level since 1983

September 8th, 2009 — Valpo's enrollment is at its highest level in more than 25 years this fall, with new records set for enrollment in its graduate and law programs.
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In tough economy, career fair continues to draw major employers

September 3rd, 2009 — More than 60 employers including hospitals, local businesses and major corporations are coming to campus Sept. 18 to talk with students about career opportunities
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Valpo continues to be cited for excellence in U.S. News

August 20th, 2009 — For the 21st consecutive year, Valpo has been identified as a top university by U.S. News & World Report, which noted its outstanding teaching in this year's rankings.
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Valpo to welcome new students Aug. 22

August 12th, 2009 — A host of educational and entertaining events will help introduce Valpo's new students to the campus community during Fall Welcome, beginning Aug. 22.
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Dean's company produces one of 2009's top technologies

August 11th, 2009 — A company co-founded by Valpo's College of Engineering dean has won an award for a silicon carbide-based power module that could improve hybrid vehicles and renewable energy generation systems.
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Summer enrollment record set

August 6th, 2009 — Driven by a greater variety of online courses available to students, Valparaiso University has set a new record in summer enrollment.
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Solar energy researcher named to endowed chair

August 4th, 2009 — Dr. Robert Palumbo, one of the world's leading solar energy researchers, has been named to Valpo's Alfred W. Sieving Chair of Engineering in recognition of his outstanding teaching and scholarship.
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Research projects examine impact of invasive plant

July 30th, 2009 — Three Valpo students have spent the summer studying the environmental impact of an invasive shrub that is crowding out native species of plants and animals.
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Academic excellence cited in college guide

July 28th, 2009 — Valpo's outstanding academics, supportive campus atmosphere and active social life have received recognition in the new edition of Princeton Review's "The Best 371 Colleges."
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Successful campaign stages Valpo to achieve vision

July 24th, 2009 — Valpo's "Our Valpo, Our Time" comprehensive campaign recently concluded with gifts and pledges totaling more than $238 million, surpassing its goal of $200 million.
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iPhone users flock to students' battery app

July 9th, 2009 — Battery Go!, developed by three Valpo students this summer, has rapidly become one of the most downloaded iPhone applications since its July 5 release and was featured in the Chicago Sun-Times.
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