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Embodying the Spirit of Innovation and Determination: The Story of Charles Smith ’25 and Fayol Ateufack Zeudom ’26

Posted on May 24, 2024 (June 6, 2024) by jembry

Charles Smith ’25 and Fayol Ateufack Zeudom ’26 smiling at the camera in front of a Valparaiso University flag reading, "Grounded, We Radiate".

Embodying the spirit of innovation and determination, Charles Smith ’25 and Fayol Ateufack Zeudom ’26 are prime examples of what makes Valpo’s College of Engineering stand out. Through participation in this year’s Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE), their paths converged in a remarkable way, leading to significant achievements in their fields of […]

Blooming as a Beacon: Jazzy Soria-Gonzalez’s ’28 “Eventful” First Year

Posted on June 6, 2024 (June 6, 2024) by jembry

Jazzy Soria Gonzalez '24 smiling at the camera in professional attire.

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 hear her respond with “eventful.” As a freestyle swimmer for the Valpo women’s swim team and a double major in Spanish and marketing, having an eventful first year of college […]

Valparaiso University Named Best University in the Region to Obtain an MBA

Posted on May 20, 2024 (May 20, 2024) by mfenton

Valparaiso University has been named the winner of the “Best University to obtain an MBA” award in the Northwest Indiana region by Northwest Indiana Business Magazine’s 2024 Best of Business Awards. Winners were chosen based on reader responses to a survey on the best business institutions in seven categories. The award is just one of […]

“The Journey of Resilience”: College of Business Commencement Student-Speaker Jaylen Jude ’24 Shares His Story

Posted on May 13, 2024 (May 13, 2024) by jembry

Jaylen Jude '24 smiling at the camera in professional attire.

Of all the shared qualities and experiences that unite the Class of 2024, Commencement student-speaker and Portage, Indiana, native Jaylen Jude ’24 places the strongest emphasis on resilience. Our latest graduating class first stepped into their college experience back in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing. What they anticipated to be the […]

Lighting The Way Forward: Legacies That Inspired Our Valpo Professors’ Passion For Education

Posted on May 8, 2024 (May 10, 2024) by jembry

Phrosini Samis-Smith ’06 M.S., D.H.Ed., assistant dean for health professions and assistant professor of healthcare leadership at Valpo's College of Nursing and Health Professions, standing in front of and lecturing a vibrant, colorful classroom full of sitting students on campus.

The role of a teacher is one that lends its light to countless lives, guiding generations of students toward their curiosities, passions, and callings with their expertise and wisdom. Here at Valpo, our professors take on that transformative mantle — and serve as a testament to how powerful and transcendent the inspiration and integrity of […]

Valparaiso University Celebrates Graduates at 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

Posted on May 8, 2024 (May 8, 2024) by mfenton

Valparaiso University graduates will celebrate Commencement on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Athletic-Recreation Center (ARC). Students from the College of Business and College of Arts and Sciences will have their ceremony at 9 a.m., and those from the College of Engineering and College of Nursing and Health Care Professions will begin their ceremony at […]

Engineering a Path of Purpose: Lauren Kadlec’s ’24 Journey of Discovery and Determination

Posted on May 7, 2024 (May 7, 2024) by jembry

Lauren Kadlec '24 interacting with robotics equipment.

From Maple Grove, Minnesota, Lauren Kadlec ’24 has a Valpo story marked by challenges, triumphs, and unwavering determination. Full of passion burning brightly within her and radiating outward, Lauren’s enthusiasm for her field is palpable. “I love engineering. It’s what I’m passionate about,” she shares, her eyes alight with fervor. “I was in robotics for […]

Valparaiso University’s Master of Social Work Program Welcomes New Faculty

Posted on May 7, 2024 (May 7, 2024) by mfenton

Valparaiso University is pleased to announce that Matthew C. Ringenberg, Ph.D. and Barbara Dahl, MSW, LCSW will join the Valparaiso University social work department in Summer 2024, serving as the inaugural faculty for the new Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The program, and these new faculty members, will help empower new social work professionals […]

Valparaiso University Receives National Science Foundation Grant Towards Tackling a Challenging Disease

Posted on May 1, 2024 (May 1, 2024) by mfenton

Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering has been named the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Initiation (ERI) grant of $200,000 starting in August of 2024. The grant will fund a project researching liposomal drug delivery platforms to shine a light on new ways to combat lymphatic filariasis — a parasitic disease impacting […]

Valparaiso University and Ivy Tech Community College Introduce Seamless Dual-Admission

Posted on April 23, 2024 (April 23, 2024) by mfenton

Valparaiso University and Ivy Tech Community College have entered into a Dual Admission Partnership Agreement (DAP) that will create a new, user-friendly pathway to campus for a wider audience of prospective students. The agreement is in line with the University’s dedication to creating an environment where students of diverse backgrounds are able to learn and […]