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Valpo to honor alumni at homecoming

The Alumni Achievement Award, honoring alumni who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their chosen career or area of professional life, will be presented to: Gregory

World-renowned violinist to perform with Symphony Orchestra

The 15th anniversary of the Valparaiso University Homecoming Concert, featuring the University’s Symphony Orchestra, will include a special appearance by award-winning violinist Yuan-Qing Yu from

Vice President for Enrollment Management appointed

Michael Joseph, an experienced higher education administrator and enrollment strategist, has been appointed to join Valparaiso University’s senior leadership team as vice president for enrollment

Astronomy program receives $212,000 for star research

Undergraduate astronomy students at Valparaiso University will engage in research that will further astronomers’ understanding of the life and death of stars similar to the

Phi Beta Kappa scholar to examine cultural practices of minorities

In a presentation at Valparaiso University, Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Richard A. Shweder will examine the challenge of accurately representing the cultural practices of

President signs contract extension

The Valparaiso University Board of Directors announced today the signing of a new six-year contract with President Mark A. Heckler. Under the new contract Heckler

U.S. News rankings place high value on Valpo education

Valparaiso University’s outstanding educational value and quality academic programs earned strong recognition once again from U.S. News & World Report in its annual rankings. The

Valpo ranked tied for 11th nationally for service by Washington Monthly

Valparaiso University’s commitment to preparing graduates who are passionate about using their knowledge and compassion to help others has been recognized by Washington Monthly in

Indiana Senator visits Valpo

Nearly 200 community and university leaders and Valparaiso residents gathered in the Harre Union on Aug. 29 as Sen. Richard Lugar discussed current events and