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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

Campus community mourns loss of student Rayan Bokhari

Nearly 200 members of the Valparaiso University campus community gathered Aug. 29 in remembrance of Rayan Bokhari, who died while swimming in Lake Michigan the

Library Services dean to present lecture on Tolkien

Valparaiso University’s new Dean of Library Services, an authority on the author of “The Lord of the Rings” series of fantasy novels, will speak about

Installation of new University pastor is Sunday

The official installation of the Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox to serve as University Pastor is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011 at 3