More than 900 undergraduate, graduate and law students participated in Valparaiso University’s May 2018 commencement ceremonies, capping an exciting year marked by numerous accomplishments for the University, along with its students and faculty. “Each day, I am humbled by the remarkable dedication and enthusiasm our students, faculty, and staff exhibit,” said Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., […]
At Valpo, we are proud to say our light is for everyone. But what does that mean in today’s cultural context? It means that as Beacons, we are called to reflect God’s light. Grounded in humility and compassion, we lead our communities through advocacy and service, helping to bring a brighter future for all into […]
How many of you watched a football game from the bleachers this season – or cheered on our Beacons from the student section at a basketball game? If you have, you probably recognize Noah Godsell ’24, who made it his personal mission to go to as many Valpo sporting events as possible since his freshman […]
Valparaiso University graduates will celebrate Commencement on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Athletic-Recreation Center (ARC). Students from the College of Business and College of Arts and Sciences will have their ceremony at 9 a.m., and those from the College of Engineering and College of Nursing and Health Care Professions will begin their ceremony at […]
From Maple Grove, Minnesota, Lauren Kadlec ’24 has a Valpo story marked by challenges, triumphs, and unwavering determination. Full of passion burning brightly within her and radiating outward, Lauren’s enthusiasm for her field is palpable. “I love engineering. It’s what I’m passionate about,” she shares, her eyes alight with fervor. “I was in robotics for […]
Every Earth Day, people around the world look for ways in which they can be better stewards of the environment, more responsible in their consumption of goods, and how they can help keep the planet a safe, livable place. At Valparaiso University, our student researchers, professors, and volunteers work year-round to make sure that our […]
There are plenty of ways that Valparaiso University encourages sustainability that everyone on campus can see. The move-in day recycling program resulted in literal tons of cardboard avoiding landfills, and tailgaters at Valpo Football home games are likely familiar with the volunteers that distribute recycling bags leading up to kickoff. The James S. Markiewicz Solar […]
On Tuesday, April 9, Valparaiso University hosted its largest fundraising and community event of the year, Valpo Day. This year’s event featured an expansive luminary field display on the campus’s West Lawn, a day-long celebration of all things Valpo, and a record-breaking achievement of donor and community participation that spanned well across the country. Not […]
Can you hear that? There’s a rhythm of purpose beating strongly and a melody of compassion resonating deeply throughout campus. It’s a familiar one — one that grows louder and louder each year as over 300 dancers from our community come together during Valpo’s Dance Marathon (DM) to beautifully blend the joy of movement with […]
I’m going to bend the rules a little bit today and recommend a story from the Christopher Center’s collection that you can read, watch, or both. This story is “Rebecca,” written by 20th century author Daphne du Maurier. The novel was published in 1938, and then adapted into a film that was released two years later, in […]