Valparaiso University Alumnus Establishes Endowed Business Professorship and Scholarship

Campus in the fall

Valparaiso University alumnus Michael “Mike” Gruszyk ’85 has generously committed $1.3 million to fund an endowed professorship and a scholarship in the College of Business. His gift will be divided between the Michael Gruszyk Endowed Professorship in Business and the Michael Gruszyk Endowed Scholarship Fund. “I am fortunate to be in a position to give […]

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Creating Possibility: EPIC Scholarship Fuels Valpo Experience

Campus in the fall

As Anna Bockman ’21 enters her second year of college, she has already engaged in critical research at Valparaiso University, playing a role in the possible development of future antifungal medications. The Plymouth, Indiana, native is one of 11 students at Valpo admitted in the fall 2017 cohort of the EPIC scholarship program, designed to […]

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Valparaiso University Appoints Inaugural Richard C. and Francelia A. Gozon University Chair

Michael Chikeleze portrait

Valparaiso University announces that Michael C. Chikeleze, Ph.D., has joined its faculty as the Richard C. and Francelia A. Gozon University Chair in Values-Based Leadership. Chikeleze, a leadership scholar, professional and educator, has a distinguished background in teaching, developing partnerships and collaborating with broad audiences about the role of leadership education within higher education. The […]

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Electrical Engineer Kallie Lyon ’20 Discovers Her Path Forward

allie Lyon ’20 smiling while wearing Commencement regalia and holding her diploma.

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 road to self-discovery often involves speed bumps and U-turns — a sentiment shared by many college students as they look to the future. It’s a journey that electrical engineer Kallie […]

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Outcomes in Action: Anthony Luciano ’22 Illuminates Pathways for Future Beacons

Alumnus Anthony Luciano '22 standing in front of the Christopher Center Library.

In the welcoming and supportive atmosphere of Valpo, accounting and finance double-major Anthony Luciano ’22 found his journey beginning with an innate sense of belonging. “When I came to Valpo, there was an inclusive, friendly environment that made me feel welcomed,” he recalls. Although Anthony grew up Catholic, Valpo’s inclusive ethos extended beyond the spiritual, […]

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

Nadia Paul ’25 DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC, FHM, smiling while wearing professional attire.

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 a nurse practitioner position, and I noticed she had graduated from Valpo’s bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) to DNP program. She was very prepared both clinically and professionally,” Nadia […]

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Radiating Around the World: Welcoming International Fulbright Scholar Aleksandra Jevtic from Serbia

International Fulbright Scholar Aleksandra Jevtic

Valparaiso University serves as a beacon of hope and learning, welcoming students from the region and around the globe. As we approach the fall semester, the campus is already buzzing with excitement as we prepare to embrace an exceptional international Fulbright Scholar: Aleksandra Jevtic from Serbia. Aleksandra joins Payton Hodson ’22 and Momin Mirza ’22, […]

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This Civil Engineering Student Has Taken His Studies To Washington, D.C., London, Los Angeles, and Beyond

Todd Wagner '26

How often do you think about the intricacies of the building you work in – or the road you drive on every day? Civil engineering student Todd Wagner ’26 does the thinking so you don’t have to. As only a second-semester sophomore, Todd has already made great strides to build and protect the infrastructure of […]

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

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 […]

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