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At Valparaiso University, your education prepares you for more than a career — it prepares you for a calling. Here, curiosity meets compassion, and hands-on learning empowers you to lead with integrity, serve with joy, and thrive with purpose.

A Valpo education is about learning deeply and living fully. Through small classes, meaningful mentorship, and interdisciplinary opportunities, you’ll explore big questions — and apply what you learn in real time.

Faculty will challenge and support you, helping you grow into a leader who serves others and shines with confidence. Whether in the lab, the studio, or the community, you’ll gain skills and perspective that set you apart — and keep you grounded.

This is hands-on learning with heart. Because when you’re rooted in purpose, you radiate fulfillment.

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At Valpo, research is about more than knowledge—it’s about discovering your potential. Work alongside faculty mentors on hands-on projects that inspire and challenge you. Whether it’s exploring new ideas in the lab or tackling real-world issues, Valpo’s research opportunities empower you to shine brighter and make a meaningful impact.

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“What I have enjoyed most about my experience in biology at Valpo is being a part of the research intensive program. This introduced me to the various biology research labs on campus and allowed me to do undergraduate research for four years!”

— Abby Boyle ’25

Biology

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“I can confidently say I wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t attended Valpo. The small class sizes and small research groups provided me with 1:1 mentoring from professors and plenty of opportunities to gain valuable research experience... During my four years at Valpo, I gained much more confidence, motivation, and passion for my field than I ever anticipated, thanks to the inspiration and support of my classmates and professors.”

— Mara Paterson ‘19

Chemistry

Academics

“Data analytics frequently prompts the creation of new jobs. Take data translators, for example; they collaborate with a company’s management team and data scientists. McKinsey Global Institute projects that the demand for translators will reach two to four million by 2026 in the U.S. alone!“

— Associate Professor Coleen Wilder

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“I really loved the smaller, more personal feel of the campus and the university, and the one-on-one interactions with the faculty. … I could tell that [Valpo] was going to be a place that cared about me as a person and that cared about my journey, not only during my four years here, but where I ended up after.”

— Lane Scheel ’25

Mathematics

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Radiating Purpose Across Borders: Larissa Pina’s ’25 Journey from Brazil to Valpo

When Larissa Martins Pina ’25 made the bold decision to leave São Paulo, Brazil, and continue her education in the United States, she wasn’t just searching for a university: she […]

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Authentic Pastry-Making Experience At Home Takes Valpo French Students Abroad

At Valpo, the college experience extends beyond your major. We see these formative years as a journey that helps our Beacons find their true calling in the world and make […]

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A Beacon’s Reflection | Savannah Gostlin ’25

Looking back on my nontraditional college experience, I am nothing short of glad for it. Amid high school graduation, I was not sure what I wanted to do with my […]

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Three Valparaiso University Students Win Microsoft Office State Championships

Three students from the Valparaiso University College of Business have been named Indiana State Champions in the Microsoft Office Suite (MOS) Specialist Spring Qualifier. Douglas Newton took first place in […]

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Valparaiso University Launches Religious Studies Major

This fall, Valparaiso University will launch its new major in religious studies, a program that encourages students to explore and engage with religion as a lived, cross-cultural and comparative discipline, […]

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