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Valparaiso University Names Elizabeth Gmitter, Ph.D., PT, MS, as Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Elizabeth Gmitter, Ph.D., PT, MS

Valparaiso University Names Elizabeth Gmitter, Ph.D., PT, MS, as Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions

Valparaiso University is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Gmitter, Ph.D., PT, MS, as the new Dean of the College of Nursing and Health

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Valparaiso University Students Embody Leadership and Service on Spring Break Service Trips

Valparaiso University Students Embody Leadership and Service on Spring Break Service Trips

During Spring Break 2025, Valparaiso University students traded sun and sand for service and solidarity, traveling to communities in need through the University’s Spring Break

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Illuminating the Path: Valparaiso University’s Resurrection Labyrinth and the Spirit of Valpo Day
Photo of the Chapel of Resurrection

Illuminating the Path: Valparaiso University’s Resurrection Labyrinth and the Spirit of Valpo Day

Just beyond the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University lies a sacred space often overlooked – a 64-foot-diameter prayer labyrinth designed for reflection, meditation,

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Leading with Purpose: Valpo Alumni Transform Healthcare Leadership

Leading with Purpose: Valpo Alumni Transform Healthcare Leadership

For Lauren Marciniak ’20, MBA, Meaghan McArdle ’21, ’22 MHCA, and Amanda Trojanowski ’23, ’24 MHCA, their journeys through Valparaiso University’s undergraduate healthcare leadership program

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Valparaiso University to Present “Anastasia” the Musical
Valparaiso University students perform on stage during a rehearsal for a theatrical production, dressed in period costumes and engaging with the set in a dramatic scene.

Valparaiso University to Present “Anastasia” the Musical

Valparaiso University’s Department of Theatre will bring the enchanting story of “Anastasia” to the stage this spring, offering audiences an opportunity to experience a tale

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Valparaiso University Recognized as the Best MBA Program in the Region for 2025
Matthew Luth, Ph.D., acting dean of the College of Business, smiles as he instructs students.

Valparaiso University Recognized as the Best MBA Program in the Region for 2025

Valparaiso University has been honored as the top institution in the region for earning an MBA, receiving the “Best University to Obtain an MBA” award

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Valparaiso University Partners with Indiana Landmarks to Preserve Linwood House and Revitalize the Community
Linwood House, a mid-century modern building on Valparaiso University’s campus, features a long, low-profile structure with dark wood siding, large windows, and brick accents, set amidst a green landscape with mature trees in the background.

Valparaiso University Partners with Indiana Landmarks to Preserve Linwood House and Revitalize the Community

Linwood House has been a steadfast presence on Valparaiso University’s campus for more than six decades, a symbol of the University’s rich history and architectural

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Ozone Garden to Bring Air Quality Research and Interdisciplinary Learning to Valpo
Valparaiso University's Kallay-Christopher Hall on a sunny spring day.

Ozone Garden to Bring Air Quality Research and Interdisciplinary Learning to Valpo

While this is only Assistant Professor of Meteorology Katelyn Barber’s, Ph.D., second semester at Valpo, she’s already making a massive impact on our campus community,

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A Day of Music with VOCES8 at Valparaiso University
Campus in the fall

A Day of Music with VOCES8 at Valparaiso University

On February 25, the Department of Music created a hands-on music education experience for 180 music students from 12 different local high schools as well

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