Valparaiso University is now recognized as a national Doctoral/Professional University, a new classification created by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, which U.S. News & World Report uses in its annual higher education rankings. In its first time included on the list, Valpo was ranked No. 153 out of 381 in the category, which […]
Category: Academics
Valpo Faculty Members Awarded 2020–2021 Wheat Ridge Ministries–O.P. Kretzmann Fund Research Grants
Four Valparaiso University professors will advance various areas related to physical, spiritual and mental health through innovative research in the upcoming academic year. Christina Cavinder ’14 DNP, John Fantuzzo, Ph.D., Danielle Orozco-Nunnelly ’07, Ph.D., and Jeff Pruet, Ph.D., are recipients of the 2020–2021 Wheat Ridge Ministries–O.P. Kretzmann Fund grants for Research in the Healing Arts […]
Valparaiso University to Offer Mechatronics Minor
Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering introduces a new minor in mechatronics to promote interdisciplinary learning. The minor combines principles of multiple engineering branches and launches in the fall of 2020. “We are committed to providing cutting-edge academic programs that prepare graduates for meaningful lives in a world that needs them,” said Mark L. Biermann, Ph.D., […]
Valpo Launches Cross-Cultural Engineering Program in Dalian, China
Through a partnership with Dalian Jiaotong University, Valparaiso University will equip the next generation of engineers with necessary cross-cultural communication skills while they develop technical engineering competence through established methods and approaches. “As our world becomes more globalized and tech-dependent, it is essential that Valpo continues to pursue relationships with international universities such as Dalian,” […]
Baepler Professorship Explores Interdisciplinary Development
Slavica Jakelić, Ph.D., associate professor of humanities and social thought, has been named to the Richard P. Baepler Distinguished Professorship in the Humanities at Valparaiso University. The four-year professorship is a rotating appointment honoring exceptional teachers focused on advancing interdisciplinary and integrative study of the humanities in accord with Valparaiso University’s mission. Through this appointment, […]
Valparaiso University’s Music Therapy Program Granted AMTA and NASM Accreditation
Valparaiso University is proud to announce that the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) have officially accredited the College of Arts and Sciences music therapy program. The bachelor of arts music therapy program integrates the art of music with the science of healing. The mission of the […]
Introducing the Integrated Business and Engineering Bachelor’s Program
Valpo’s College of Engineering is partnering with the College of Business to offer an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree program for students interested in both subjects, beginning fall 2019. The integrated business and engineering degree will prepare students for a multitude of careers on the business side of technical companies or for graduate studies in areas like […]
Valpo Faculty Member to Participate in International Spanish Research Initiative
Carlos Miguel-Pueyo, professor of Spanish and head of the Spanish section at Valparaiso University, has been invited by the Royal Spanish Academy of Language to serve as one of two correspondents from the United States for a newly created international initiative. “This is a distinctive honor and brings recognition to Valparaiso University and the Department […]
Valparaiso University Introduces Music Therapy Bachelor’s Program
Valpo’s Department of Music will expand its degree offerings with the development of a cutting-edge music therapy bachelor’s degree program that integrates the art of music with the science of healing. The program is projected to begin in the fall of 2019. “We’re excited to build on the success of Valpo’s music programs with the […]
Student business team honored with regional win
The Valparaiso University SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) team was named a Regional Champion at the SIFE USA Regional Competition on March 28 in Chicago. The event is one of 12 regional competitions being held across the United States in March and April. Valparaiso University is one of nearly 600 SIFE programs in the nation, […]