From Chapel to Wrigley: How Josh Langhoff ’99 Became a Chicago Cubs Organist

josh langhoff playing organ at wrigley field

When Josh Langhoff ’99 took organ lessons at Valparaiso University, he wasn’t dreaming of playing at Wrigley Field. He was simply following his advisor’s advice to give him more career options as a music major. “My advisor, Reddel Professor of Music Dennis Friesen-Carper, recommended that I take a couple semesters of organ lessons because Valpo […]

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Grounded in Empathy, We Radiate Leadership | The Story of Aly Kinzie ’19, ’20 MHCA

Valparaiso University alumna and Professor Aly Kinzie '19, '20 MHCA, smiling as she teaches a classroom of students.

Aly Kinzie’s ’19, ’20 MHCA, journey is one of growth, passion, and dedication — all illuminated by the light that Valpo nurtured within her. As a local student interested in healthcare-related programs, Valpo was always on Aly’s radar. The University’s reputation, paired with familial connections, made it an easy choice. But it was the sense […]

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How Valpo Engineer Antuane Thompson ’20 is Powering Positive Change

Antuane Thompson in a gray suit, white shirt, and black tie in front of a blue backdrop.

Antuane Thompson ’20 had plenty of options regarding his higher education plans. He was accepted to all seven universities he applied to while participating in a college degree path program at his high school. Antuane visited several of these campuses but says Valpo had something special he was looking for. “I kind of just fell […]

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Leading with Purpose: Valpo Alumni Transform Healthcare Leadership

For Lauren Marciniak ’20, MBA, Meaghan McArdle ’21, ’22 MHCA, and Amanda Trojanowski ’23, ’24 MHCA, their journeys through Valparaiso University’s undergraduate healthcare leadership program were more than just academic experiences – they were stepping stones toward careers where leadership meets impact. Now thriving at NorthShore Health Centers, these alumni not only built meaningful careers but […]

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Lending Her Light on Mission | Cailey Rooker’s ’24 Journey of Faith

Valparaiso University alumni Cailey Rooker '24 and Rachel Yeager '24 posing for a photo, smiling and wearing medical scrubs.

Many students are drawn to Valpo for the academic programs offered. Others for the opportunity to compete in NCAA Division 1 athletics. Yet others are drawn to the community found in our faith and student life. For Cailey Rooker ’24, it was all of the above and so much more — “Valpo was an answered […]

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Valpo Football’s Tyler Eberhart ’24, ’25 MBA, is a Beacon of Servant-Leadership

Graduate student-athlete Tyler Eberhart '24, '25 MBA, wearing brown, gold, and white Valpo football gear.

From the very beginning, fifth-year student-athlete Tyler Eberhart ’24, ’25 MBA, brought a big game from his Ohio hometown to Valpo’s campus. His natural calling to leadership has transcended both field and classroom, setting him on a path of servant-leadership that will leave its mark on Valpo’s football program for years to come.  Tyler’s journey […]

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Homecoming and Reunion Weekend

Campus in the fall

We hope you will join us on campus September 27-29. For those with a class year ending in 3 or 8, it is your reunion year! The weekend’s official brochure is now available. Throughout the weekend, you will have the opportunity to “reflect your Crusader Light” by: Touring the campus by foot or by bus Participating in […]

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Graduate placement rate tops 90 percent for 19th consecutive year

Campus in the fall

The placement rate for Valparaiso University graduates from the classes of December 2010 and May and August 2011 was 96.1 percent, the 19th consecutive year it topped 90 percent. Information was gathered through surveys completed at the distribution of caps and gowns, subsequent online surveys, data collected from academic departments, social media, and multiple phone […]

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Donald V. Fites Engineering Innovation Center dedicated

Campus in the fall

Leaders at Valparaiso University joined with community members to dedicate the $13 million Donald V. Fites Engineering Innovation Center, a state of the art addition to the current Gellersen Engineering and Mathematics Center, in a ceremony which took place on Oct. 29. The new facility covers 13,470 square feet, and is made up primarily of […]

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