Dennis Cimbaljevich ’04 did not have to travel far from his hometown of Portage, Ind., to attend Valparaiso University, but his experiences as a student prepared him for a career that takes him around the world working for the United States Department of State. “Wherever I am in the world, I still look back and […]
The long history of the men’s basketball program at Valparaiso University will begin a new chapter in 2016–2017, as head coach Bryce Drew ’98 departs to become the head coach at Vanderbilt University. “We wish Bryce Drew and his family the best as they prepare for this next step in their journey,” said Mark LaBarbera, […]
The long history of commitment to Valparaiso University by Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg was carried forward Saturday, April 28, when the University announced that the Duesenbergs had made a $5 million gift toward the construction of the Duesenberg Welcome Center. The announcement took place at Saturday’s Duesenberg Welcome Center groundbreaking ceremony at the location of […]
A highly regarded educator and scientist and two Valparaiso University graduates with a long history of service to the local community were awarded honorary degrees from the University during commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 20. Receiving honorary degrees at the ceremony for students completing graduate and undergraduate degrees were Dr. Carl Richard Hagen, doctor of […]
Valparaiso University has announced that Linda J. Roettger will join the University as the Director of Alumni Relations. Roettger is a Valpo alum, having graduated in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree. In her role Roettger will focus on increasing opportunities for alumni engagement and on enhancing and expanding alumni programs to help support […]
Valparaiso University has achieved a 95.7 percent placement rate for 2011-2012 graduates, marking the 20th straight year of placement rates higher than 90 percent. Through dedication to preparing students for a post-Valpo life and a time-tested career services strategy, the independent Lutheran university graduates accomplished students who attain job and graduate school placement throughout the […]
President Mark Heckler and First Lady Veronica Heckler will tour the United States throughout the 2013-2014 academic year. Attend an event at a location near you to hear first-hand about the promising future of the University and its students. Details about venues and times are available here. Tuesday, January 14, 2014 – Heard Museum, Phoenix, Ariz. […]
CEO of Dynamis Software to Kick Off New Speakers Series on Oct. 17 Valparaiso University’s Institute for Leadership and Service will launch its new speaker series with Andrew Nunemaker ’91, an influential entrepreneur and philanthropist who will speak about “Leadership and Service in Action” on Thursday, Oct. 17. Nunemaker is CEO of Dynamis Software Corporation, […]
WHO: The Rev. John Arthur Nunes, Emil and Elfriede Jochum Professor and Chair at Valparaiso University and former President and CEO of Lutheran World Relief. Nunes works closely with Christ College — The Honors College, Campus Ministries, and the departments of English, Theology and International Studies to support the study of Christian values in public and […]
Six individuals will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 22. Rachel Janssen, Brittany Malicoat, Amanda Meyer, Dave Newnam, Jon Steinbrecher, and John Wolfenberg comprise the 17th class in Hall of Fame history. Janssen played women’s tennis for Valpo from 2003 through 2007. A three-time First Team All Mid-Continent […]