Valparaiso University’s Kappa Phi chapter of Delta Sigma Pi will present a panel discussion, titled “Diversity in the Workplace,” on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. The discussion will be presented virtually on Zoom and is open to the public. Michael Chikeleze, Ph.D., Richard C. and Francelia A. Gozon University Chair in Values-Based Leadership at […]
Valparaiso University hosted a graduation ceremony for the inaugural master of science in physician assistant studies class on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. Nineteen students comprised the first cohort of the five-year program, and many of them have already accepted positions in Northwest Indiana to increase access to health care in the region. While signifying the […]
Graduate Placement Exceeds 90% for 27 Consecutive Years More than 90% of recent Valpo graduates have secured employment or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation for the 27th straight year. The overall placement rate for 2018–2019 alumni is 96.1%. For the past five years, the average placement rate of Valpo graduates is […]
Five Fulbright grants have been extended to Valparaiso University recent alumni and graduating seniors. Through the Fulbright Program, these recipients will have the opportunity to meet, work, live with and learn from people of their host country while teaching or continuing their studies. “We are thrilled to see the hard work and dedication of these […]
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has announced its semifinalists for the 2020–2021 academic year, and 10 Valpo students and recent alumni have advanced to this competitive stage in the grant competition. Each semifinalist is hoping to teach English and engage in cross-cultural service and exchange in communities around the world. “It is a thrill and […]
Three individuals will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 22. Jean Gelner ’61 Blievernicht, Chuck Kriston ’63 and Sara Strickland ’12 Musashe comprise the 23rd class in Hall of Fame history. A standout on the tennis courts, Blievernicht competed prior to the formalization of women’s intercollegiate athletics programs. […]
Three Valparaiso University seniors and one recent Valpo graduate have been honored by Tau Beta Pi, the world’s largest engineering society. Alumna Casey Main ’19 has been named a 2019 Laureate of the Tau Beta Pi Association, one of just four students across the nation to be recognized this year and joining a prestigious group […]
Seven Fulbright grants have been extended to Valparaiso University recent alumni. Through the Fulbright Program, these recipients will have the opportunity to meet, work, live with and learn from people of their host country while teaching or continuing their studies. “We are very pleased to see the hard work and dedication of these fine young […]
Graduate Placement Exceeds 90 Percent for 26 Consecutive Years More than 90 percent of recent Valpo graduates have secured employment or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation for the 26th straight year. The overall placement rate for 2017–2018 alumni is 97.2 percent. This is based on data from more than 90 percent […]
The Institute for Leadership and Service at Valparaiso University has selected 22 Valpo students and recent alumni for Calling and Purpose in Society (CAPS) Fellowships during summer 2019. Recipients are selected from a competitive pool of applicants and will complete internships with organizations dedicated to service and leadership for eight to 10 weeks during the […]