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A Wonderful Mind Leading to Stellar Opportunities | Lane Scheel’s Journey of Discovery

A first-generation college student from rural Wisconsin, Lane sought a place where he could grow academically and personally. “I knew I didn’t want a huge

Grounded in Purpose, Sam Gountounas ’25 Dreams of Radiating Compassion in Pediatric Nursing

For senior nursing student Sam Gountounas ’25, compassion and care will always go hand-in-hand — in the classroom, on the soccer field, and when caring

Where Faith Meets Passion | Ashley Velasquez ’25 Finds Her Calling in Bioengineering

Since middle school, Ashley Velasquez ’25 has always planned on becoming a nurse. By sixteen years old, she was gaining experience as a certified nursing

Grounded in Community, We Radiate Resilience | The Story of Braulio Alcala ’23

Braulio Alcala’s ’23 journey to Valpo was nothing short of extraordinary. Growing up in California, Braulio balanced his role as an advocate for his family,

Grounded in Empathy, We Radiate Leadership | The Story of Aly Kinzie ’19, ’20 MHCA

Aly Kinzie’s ’19, ’20 MHCA, journey is one of growth, passion, and dedication — all illuminated by the light that Valpo nurtured within her. As

Valparaiso University Bioengineering and Environmental Engineering Programs Receive Accreditation

Valparaiso University’s bachelor’s degree programs in bioengineering and environmental engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and

Valpo Football’s Tyler Eberhart ’24, ’25 MBA, is a Beacon of Servant-Leadership

From the very beginning, fifth-year student-athlete Tyler Eberhart ’24, ’25 MBA, brought a big game from his Ohio hometown to Valpo’s campus. His natural calling

Electrical Engineer Kallie Lyon ’20 Discovers Her Path Forward

Very rarely does a person know who they are and who they want to be when they’re 18 years old. No matter the destination, the

A Balanced Life Leading to Bright Outcomes for Nadia Paul ’25 DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC, FHM

Nadia Paul’s ’25 DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC, FHM, journey to Valparaiso University’s doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program began unexpectedly. “I was interviewing a candidate for
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