Athletics
From Adversity to Empowerment | Sara Strauss ’25 Finds Her Calling in Exercise Science
When Sara Strauss ’25 arrived at Valparaiso University, she couldn’t have anticipated just how profoundly her journey would transform her. Hailing from the small town
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Emma Hickey ’26 Serves Joy and Teamwork as a Student-Athlete
For junior Emma Hickey ’26, being part of a team is as natural as going in for the dig. Hailing from a long line of
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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
Discovering Home: Laëtitia Raoult’s ’27 4,000-Mile Journey to Valpo
Valpo student-athlete Laëtitia Raoult ’27 may not have begun her college journey at Valpo — or even in the United States — but she’s always
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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
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Blooming as a Beacon: Jazzy Soria-Gonzalez’s ’28 “Eventful” First Year
If you were to ask Jazzy Soria-Gonzalez ’28 to sum up her first year at Valparaiso University in one word, it wouldn’t be surprising to
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Noah Godsell ’24 Brings His Love For Valpo Athletics To WVUR-FM
How many of you watched a football game from the bleachers this season – or cheered on our Beacons from the student section at a
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Game, Set, Match: Olivia Czerwonka ’23, ’26 DNP, Aces Leadership and Sisterhood In Valpo Tennis
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to win a championship with your best friend? For Olivia Czerwonka ’23, ’26 DNP, that dream
Women Can, Too: The Story of Jeanette Gray
If you spend any amount of time with Jeanette Gray ’03, ’09 M.Ed., you’ll walk away feeling inspired to dream bigger than you thought imaginable
