Christ College Freshman Debates

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The Christ College Freshman Debates, held each spring as part of the CC Freshman Program, are the culmination of the honors college’s first-year students’ research, preparation, and practice of the arts of oral argumentation. At the conclusion of each debate, the moderator instructs audience members to “vote their minds” after hearing the arguments by leaving […]

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Law School Commencement

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Valparaiso University Law School will hold Commencement in the Chapel of the Resurrection on May 25 at 10 a.m. No tickets are required and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis (the Chapel seats 1,400 people). Chapel doors open at 9 a.m. There will be a reception for graduates and guests immediately following the ceremony in the Community Room […]

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Valpo Experience Helps to Shape King

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As a double major, a leader at the Chapel of the Resurrection, and a member of numerous clubs and activities such as the Torch and VUTV, Nate King’s participation in University life has spanned much of the institution’s available outlets. “Being involved in things socially, academically, spiritually, and physically, all these different things shape me […]

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Valparaiso University Lilly Fellows Program Receives $1.19 Million Grant

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The Valparaiso University-based Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts was awarded a $1.19 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. This is the 10th such grant that has been awarded to the Lilly Fellows Program, which has supported more than 60 Lilly Postdoctoral Fellows since its inception in 1991. “We are both humbled and […]

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Valparaiso University Continuing Education to Offer Courses on Leadership in Sports

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Valparaiso University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer two courses emphasizing ethical leadership in sports as part of its Coaching Certificate program in July. Former Valparaiso University men’s basketball coach Homer Drew will teach Coaching Leadership and Psychology on July 1, 15 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (the July 29 class ends […]

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Valparaiso University Athletic Teams Recognized for Outstanding Academic Performance

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Six athletic teams from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance. The NCAA announced that the softball, women’s basketball, women’s cross country, women’s golf, and women’s indoor and outdoor track teams each received the honor. All six squads were repeat award recipients, while the softball program earned the Public […]

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Valparaiso University Professorship Fosters Excellence, Innovation in Engineering

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Valparaiso University has named Mark M. Budnik to the Paul and Cleo Brandt Professorship, which promotes teaching excellence in the University’s College of Engineering, effective July 1. Previously, the position was held by Eric Johnson, who became Dean of the College of Engineering in January. Johnson was named to the professorship in 2003 and has […]

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Valparaiso University Honored by Department of State for Student Achievements as Fulbright Scholars

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In Past 10 Years, 26 Valpo Students and Alumni Have Received Prestigious Fulbright Awards Valparaiso University has achieved recognition from the United States Department of State as one of the colleges and universities that produced the most 2012-2013 Fulbright United States students. The Fulbright Program is the United States government’s flagship international educational exchange program. […]

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Valparaiso University Introduces Business Analytics Degree

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The College of Business at Valparaiso University has developed a new major in business analytics, joining an emerging trend in higher education seeking to address a growing marketplace need. The program will build on the College’s history of developing ethical professionals who are leaders in their fields. “There is a shortage of employees who have […]

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Champions in the Classroom: Students Receive Academic All-League Honors

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Valparaiso University student-athletes continue their history of excellence in competition and in the classroom, with eight Valpo students across five sports being placed on Horizon League Academic All-League teams. A total of 53 student-athletes were recognized from the league’s nine institutions, and Valpo’s received the second-most honorees from a single school. The Horizon League recognizes […]

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