Valparaiso University announces the establishment of the Conrad Scholars, made possible by the generosity of Linnea Conrad ’84 Roberts and the Roberts Foundation. The total gift will exceed $1.4 million, with $710,000 provided to sponsor a cohort of 20 students for four years and an additional $710,000 offered as a one-to-one match for additional funds […]
At Valparaiso University, students are invited to dream big to make their world a better and safer place for future generations. Abbey Zombik ’20, an international relations graduate, found her calling at the cornerstone of diplomacy and humanitarian well-being. When Abbey took an international humanitarian law course at Valpo, she was given the opportunity to […]
Andrew Nunemaker ’91 will speak at the inaugural event of the Institute for Leadership and Service’s new speakers series on Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The event is presented in partnership with the Christ College Symposium. Join us for this interactive event and learn about leadership and service in action. Philanthropist and entrepreneur Andy Nunemaker ’91 earned his bachelor of […]
At Valparaiso University, student-athletes are afforded chances academically that are found at few Division I institutions. Rather than being told what majors are available for student-athletes, Valpo works with students to discern their chosen field of study. Say a student wants to be on the softball team and study to become a nurse? Or play […]
Three individuals and one team will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 17. Amy Cavanaugh ’00 Cramer, Tom Byrne ’03, Natalie Cortese ’12 and the 1923-1924 men’s basketball team comprise the 21st class in Hall of Fame history. Amy Cavanaugh ’00 Cramer was a goalkeeper for the Crusader […]
Valparaiso University alumni Sue Heitmuller ’70 Zimmerman and Larry Zimmerman ’70 have committed $625,000 to fund multiple areas of interest at Valparaiso University. Sue and Larry established endowed funds for student scholarships, Study Abroad, the Institute for Leadership and Service and engineering faculty development. Additional support will be directed to multi-year, annual giving commitments to […]
Environmental engineering students at Valparaiso University will study and learn in a new laboratory when the program begins in fall 2019. The facility is made possible with the support of Richard “Dick” Beumer ’59, a longtime benefactor of Valpo. Beumer’s gift will be used to equip an environmental engineering lab for the new program. The […]
The irony was not lost on Claire Ehr ’19. The day she made her official visit to the Valparaiso University campus it was raining, which meant she was not able to do a full walking tour. But maybe that was a sign. Claire grew up in London, known as much for its foggy and overcast […]
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 […]
Valparaiso University’s Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2013 was filled with exciting celebrations, inspiring speeches, a thrilling football game, and many more extraordinary events as students, faculty, staff, and alumni from around the globe came together to reflect their Crusader light. “Homecoming is always a good time for reflection. It’s a time when we get an […]