Aug. 10, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University announced today that it has adopted Beacons as its new nickname. “Our new nickname directly connects to the University’s motto, ‘In Thy Light We See Light,’ and represents the Valparaiso University community in many ways,” said José D. Padilla, J.D., University president. “We are beacons of […]
Category: Athletics
Accounting, Anyone? Tennis Player Paige Heuer ’17 Continues to Compete
Third in the state in high school doubles says a couple of things. It says you have a real shot at being able to play Division I tennis, while you will likely do something else professionally. Paige Heuer ’17 understood this from the start. Her drive to not just storm the net but her studies […]
A Journey Home: Professor Reva Johnson ’09 Spurs Student Research in Bioengineering Field
In fall 2017, Reva Johnson ’09, Ph.D., assistant professor of mechanical engineering and bioengineering, began her third year with the College of Engineering faculty. A passionate teacher and innovative researcher, she has embraced her role, joining the ranks of accomplished faculty who inspired her as a student less than a decade ago and propelling the […]
Seven Valpo Athletics Programs Earn NCAA Recognition
Seven athletic programs from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance. The NCAA announced that Valpo’s men’s golf, men’s tennis, women’s basketball, women’s cross country, women’s golf, women’s soccer and women’s tennis programs have each received the honor. The women’s cross country team has earned the honor each of […]
Valpo Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2020
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. […]
Valpo Announces Discontinuation of Men’s Soccer, Men’s Tennis Programs
Valparaiso University has announced that it will discontinue its men’s soccer and men’s tennis programs. The discontinuation of the men’s soccer program is effective immediately, while the discontinuation of the men’s tennis program will take effect at the conclusion of the 2019–2020 season. As part of the University’s ongoing strategic planning process the Athletics Oversight […]
Bob Modesto Selected to Guide Valpo Women’s Tennis Program
A lifetime of passion and commitment toward the sport of tennis has become something bigger for Bob Modesto. A household name on the Northwest Indiana tennis scene, Modesto has been hired to take over as the head coach of the Valparaiso University women’s tennis program. “I’ve been involved in the sport of tennis for over […]
Time for Tipoff: 2019-2020 Campaign Set to Begin for Valpo Basketball
If a member of the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team needs a reminder of what the program is all about in 2019-2020, he doesn’t have to look far. That reminder can be found inside the program’s recently-renovated practice facility, Kempf Court at Hilltop Gymnasium. It’s not the graphics honoring the program’s all-time greats or the […]
Valpo Basketball Releases Nonconference Schedule
The 2019-2020 Valparaiso University men’s basketball nonconference schedule has arrived as head coach Matt Lottich has released a slate that will pit his team against at least five teams that qualified for the postseason last year. After fans receive an early chance to get a glimpse of this year’s team with an exhibition game against […]
Valpo Women’s Basketball Announces 2019–2020 Nonconference Schedule
Four games against teams that reached postseason play last season highlight the 2019–2020 Valparaiso University women’s basketball nonconference schedule, as unveiled Monday by head coach Mary Evans. “When we were putting together this year’s schedule, we wanted a set of games that was going to challenge our team,” Evans said. “We also wanted a schedule […]