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Valparaiso University Honors Educators for Excellence in Teaching

Posted on May 15, 2014 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

The Committee to Enhance Learning and Teaching at Valparaiso University has selected Professor Jan Westrick, Assistant Professor Stacy Maugans, and Assistant Professor Shahin Nudehi as the recipients of the Valparaiso University Excellence in Teaching Award for 2014-2015. The awards recognize a number of outstanding undergraduate faculty members each year for general teaching excellence, with particular attention to course development, pedagogy, and […]

White House Correspondence

Posted on June 27, 2014 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

Thousands have had their photo taken in front of the White House, countless visitors have toured the White House, but few can say they have spent part of their undergraduate academic career interning inside of the White House. For Nate King ’15, a student in Valparaiso University’s Christ College — The Honors College, stepping through […]

A Passion for Health: Valpo students, professors identify new ways to promote health and prevent disease.

Posted on February 12, 2015 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

Professor Amy Cory has a passion for improving the health conditions of others. And with Valpo’s bachelor of science in public health, her students in the College of Nursing and Health Professions will learn new ways to promote health around the world. Valparaiso University recently began accepting applications for the public health bachelor’s program, which […]

Margaret Lippert ’15 Receives Fulbright Award to Study, Teach in Taiwan

Posted on May 13, 2015 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

Margaret Lippert ’15, who earns her bachelor’s from Valparaiso University during its undergraduate Commencement ceremony on May 17, will spend the 2015–2016 academic year in Taiwan thanks to a prestigious Fulbright English teaching assistant grant. In the past 10 years, nearly 30 Valpo graduates have been offered Fulbright research and teaching assistant grants through the […]

Global Ambition: Professor Liu brings professional experience and international perspective to College of Business.

Posted on May 18, 2015 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

As a high school student in south central China, Jiangxia (Renee) Liu, Ph.D., anticipated the opportunity to continue her education in the United States. That dream came true, and as she wraps up her first year as an associate professor of accounting, she is eager to help students with similar ambitions further their studies here […]

Intersecting Passions: Kelsey Larson ’15 explores classroom and community, science and art.

Posted on June 17, 2015 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

As she sits alone in Valpo’s art studio, Kelsey Larson ’15 focuses intently on the project at hand, blocking out any other distractions or obligations. Working diligently, she begins to craft a piece that would later serve two purposes — provide enjoyment for Bauer Museum patrons and feed the hungry. In the spring, Valpo ceramics […]

Valparaiso University Announces 2016-2017 Kapfer Research Award Recipient

Posted on October 27, 2015 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University Professor Amanda Zelechoski has received the 2016-2017 Philip and Miriam Kapfer Endowed Research Award to continue work on three related projects. Philip and Miriam Kapfer are parents to alumni Paul Kapfer ’89, J.D., and Dr. Stephanie Kapfer ’91. The bi-annual award is funded by an endowment created by the Kapfer family and provides one semester […]

Defining Experiences: Leandro Jaime ’16 uncovers “The Power of &” at Valpo

Posted on February 10, 2016 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

First-generation student and fearless leader; a head for business and a heart for community; fraternity brother and focused communicator; mentee and mentor; embracing diversity and empowering others; inspired and inspiring. Already exhibiting a myriad of defining traits, Leandro Jaime ’16 is just beginning the journey to realizing his potential. Valpo students are not defined by […]

Embracing Opportunities: Katie Merkling ’16 finds community in Valpo’s math and science education program.

Posted on April 19, 2016 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

Water boils over the stove at an old off-campus home awaiting uncooked noodles. A kitchen timer beeps, and giggles erupt from the kitchen table where five girls are sharing stories after a full day of student teaching. This is ritual for senior secondary education and mathematics student Kathryn “Katie” Merkling, who shares a home with […]

Driven to Succeed: Ashita Bhatnagar ’18 Finds Inspiration at Valpo

Posted on July 19, 2016 (May 9, 2018) by wgwin

Traveling more than 8,000 miles, Ashita Bhatnagar ’18 arrived at Valparaiso University two years ago sight unseen to embark on what has proven to be a journey full of challenges and growth both academically and personally. Not one to sit idle, Ashita has immersed herself in the community both inside and outside the classroom, combining […]