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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Lending Her Light On Mission
For as many Beacons who are drawn to Valpo by top-tier academics or Division I athletics, just as many find their calling through faith. For alumna Cailey Rooker ’24, her decision to choose Valpo was all that and more. Read about Cailey’s experience as a student-athlete, as a future healthcare leader in our physician assistant (PA) program, and on an international service mission that left a lasting mark on her heart.
Registration Opens For Beacon Engineering Academy
Aspiring engineers explore their calling long before college! Valpo’s College of Engineering invites high school students across Northwest Indiana and beyond to enroll in Beacon Engineering Academy. This week-long camp is divided into four sections – engineering exploration, engineering skills, a week-long engineering project, and social activities – and delves into several different engineering disciplines.
A Beacon’s Reflection
As a forty-year-old college freshman, a military spouse, and an immigrant from Changchun, China, Yingxin (Grace) Zhang ’25 never expected to attend Valparaiso University. But, as she was attending Ivy Tech Community College to improve her English, she met University President José Padilla, J.D., who reassured her that her bright future could flourish at Valpo. Read about Grace’s inspiring transfer journey within the College of Business at the link below.
Serving Up Teamwork and Joy In Valpo Volleyball
2,078 career digs? Missouri Valley Conference Scholar Athlete First-Team for the second year in a row? In just three seasons, civil engineering student Emma Hickey ’26 has made a name for herself as Valpo Volleyball’s libero. On and off the court, Emma champions her teammates, the support of her coaches, and the unified culture of Valpo Athletics.