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    Finding Home and Success: Kudakwashe Chikonyora’s ’25 Valpo Journey

    When Kudakwashe (Kuda) Chikonyora ’25 arrived at Valparaiso University from Zimbabwe four years ago, he had never visited the United States before. Now, he’s graduating with a bachelor of science in actuarial science and is preparing to address his classmates as one of this year’s Baccalaureate speakers while looking forward to beginning his career in […]

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Writing a Future: Kelcey Ervick on Becoming a Writer

Writing a Future: Kelcey Ervick on Becoming a Writer

As we get ready to welcome 2023 Ohioana Book Award winning author, Kelcey Ervick for her graphic novel reading, we sat down with her to

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Lissa’s Legacy Lives On
Lissa Jean Yogan ’82, M.A., Ph.D.

Lissa’s Legacy Lives On

In the heart of Valpo’s vibrant community beats the memory of one of our most beloved Valpo Wonder Women, Lissa Jean Yogan ’82, M.A., Ph.D.

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Literacy and Legacy: The Tale of Ann Reiser
Ann Reiser smiling and posing for the camera.

Literacy and Legacy: The Tale of Ann Reiser

As Dr. Seuss once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll

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Bias at the Plate: What Umpires Tell Us about Evaluators

Bias at the Plate: What Umpires Tell Us about Evaluators

Baseball season is underway at Valparaiso University — as well as MLB spring training sites in Florida and Arizona — and one professor has used

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Robotic Football Tournament at Valparaiso University

Robotic Football Tournament at Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University invites the Valpo community to watch a football game like no other as it hosts the 11th annual Collegiate Robotic Football Conference (CRFC)

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Read This Next: Grace Biermann

Read This Next: Grace Biermann

I’m going to bend the rules a little bit today and recommend a story from the Christopher Center’s collection that you can read, watch, or

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Valparaiso University Pushes Accessibility to Higher Education

Valparaiso University Pushes Accessibility to Higher Education

Valparaiso University’s Bloom Scholars program has received a $137,329 grant from the State of Indiana Commission for Higher Education as part of a call for

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Valpo Social Work Students Make History While Making a Difference
Julie Vick ’25

Valpo Social Work Students Make History While Making a Difference

Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) – we’re all plugged into this digital age some way, somehow. Whether we click and swipe for connectivity,

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Crescendo, Calling, and Country: Harmonizing Leadership and Service with Joy
Matthew Yee '24 performing at the 2023 Homecoming President’s Circle honors breakfast.

Crescendo, Calling, and Country: Harmonizing Leadership and Service with Joy

With both parents working as music educators, it would seem Matthew Yee’s ’24 musical journey was orchestrated from conception. “I like to say music has

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