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Community

My favorite thing about our department is the closeness that we all experience with one another.

– Allyse Appel, Class of 2014
Jay-Dittmann

Successful Alumni

In 2012, Jay Dittman ’92 and his research team discovered a new elementary particle. The findings may revolutionize the world of physics.

Allyse-Appel

Engaged Students

Allie Appel ‘15 transferred to Valpo because of its excellent physics department. Years later, she’s still loving it just as much as her first day.

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Inspirational Professors

Professor Bruce Hrivnak, Ph.D., was one of the first astronomers to see proto-planetary nebulae. Now students join him in researching these stars