When a star is born They possess a gift or two One of them is this They have the power to make a wish come true Bruce Hrivnak, Ph.D., professor of physics and astronomy, has had his head in the stars nearly all his life. He has spent all but a few years of his […]
While Dan Pelzel ’18 and Mark Galetti ’18 found their niche and a sense of purpose at Valpo, they also encountered challenges along the way. But not long ago, they were faced with a much more arduous challenge — serving in the United States military. Dan was active duty U.S. Army from October 2009 to […]
The College of Business at Valparaiso University has developed both a major and a minor in the growing field of supply chain and logistics management. The degree will prepare business leaders to manage complex operations across myriad industries, from technology and manufacturing to consultancy and retail. “The manufacturing and transportation hub of Northwest Indiana provides […]
Valparaiso University Professor Allison Schuette ’93, MFA, associate professor of English, has received the Philip and Miriam Kapfer Endowed Faculty Research Award to continue her work on an initiative of the Welcome Project, which collects oral histories about the complexity of living together amidst increasing diversity and difference. The bi-annual award is funded by an […]
A record eight Valparaiso University graduating seniors and recent alumnae have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for English Teaching Assistantships for the 2018–2019 academic year from the United States Department of State and the William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. “These young women are a credit to Valpo and to our faculty, and our success […]
Student-athletes at Valparaiso University continue to distinguish themselves academically, graduating at a higher rate than their peers at many other universities, according to information released by the NCAA. Using an average of graduation rates compiled by the four most recent classes, the NCAA study showed that 80 percent of Valpo’s student-athletes graduated within six years […]
The College of Engineering at Valparaiso University has been recognized by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying for the efforts of Valpo’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders. John Sauer and Harold Snead, members of the Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, presented the 2012 NCEES Engineering Award to Eric Johnson, […]
Valparaiso University has appointed Eric Johnson as Dean of the College of Engineering. In his role as dean, Johnson will be responsible for the leadership, coordination, and guidance for the College of Engineering. Primary responsibilities will include budget development and management, strategic planning, faculty development, student recruitment and advising, college advancement, and the continued enhancement […]
Sunday, May 19 10 a.m. Baccalaureate Service, Chapel of the Resurrection 11 a.m. Receptions College of Arts and Sciences, Harre Union Ballroom College of Business, Christopher Center Community Room College of Engineering, Center for the Arts College of Nursing, Harre Union Founders Table 1:30 p.m. Conferring of Degrees, Athletics-Recreation Center For more information regarding tickets, […]
Valparaiso University alumna Veronica Fall, class of 2013, has been selected to participate in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals, a yearlong, federally funded fellowship for study and work in Germany during the 2013-2014 academic year. Fall, a meteorology graduate from Wauconda, Ill., was selected as one of 75 participants among more than 600 […]