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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 15th anniversary of the Valparaiso University Homecoming Concert, featuring the University’s Symphony Orchestra, will include a special appearance by award-winning violinist Yuan-Qing Yu from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Yuan-Qing, Assistant Concertmaster for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, along with her colleague Brant Taylor, cellist, will perform with the students in the event on Oct. 1 […]
Nicholas Skytland ’02 and David Baumann ’97, two mechanical engineering alumni from Valparaiso University, currently serve as the chief technologist and director of business development and the director of Nasa’s Human Research Program respectively. The two are currently working at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, and both look back at their time at […]
Jill (Dierberg ’06) Clark recently began her work at Valparaiso University as associate director of alumni relations. She graduated from Valpo with a degree in theology and has since achieved a master’s degree in theological studies and a PhD in religion and social change. “When I graduated from Valparaiso in 2006,” Clark said, “I always […]
The Spirit of Valpo Challenge was made possible by two generous alumni, Tim ’76 and Leslie (Hallman ’77) Paul, loyal alumni and parents of a current Valpo junior. The Challenge seeks to encourage alumni and friends to stay connected to the University through their support. The first gift from each donor that qualifies for the […]
Kaitlyn Steinhiser ’21 knew for a long time that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of Indiana residents. A double-major in political science and communication, with a minor in Spanish, she has recently taken on a role in the state government as the director of policy for Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development. […]
Nestled among overgrown evergreens and deciduous trees on the south side of campus sits Mueller Hall — home to Christ College, one of the nation’s oldest honors colleges. Since its doors opened in 1970, the brick walls have housed conversations of discourse and discovery. Much like Mueller Hall, every building has a story — a […]