Thanks to the tenacity of Alison Norris ’17, Valpo is home to a chamber music ensemble nicknamed the “STEM-quintet,” enabling a group of five individuals with varying interests to incorporate their love for music into their arduous academic schedules. “I chose to attend Valparaiso University for countless reasons — my mother’s alma matter, premier engineering […]
Before coming to Valpo, the words “In Luce Tua Videmus Lucem” most likely would have been lost in translation – literally – for those of us who don’t speak Latin (so…most of us). Since coming to Valpo, however, you may now know those words to mean “In Thy Light We See Light.” For the curious among us, […]
Thinking about transferring to Valparaiso University? You’re in great hands! Meet Missi and Federico, your friendly Valpo transfer team. They’re here to help guide you through the transfer process and ensure that your light continues to shine brightly as you embark on this next chapter. Let’s dive into the most frequently asked questions to help […]
Kelli Chavez has wanted to attend Valparaiso University since eighth grade when her middle school class from nearby Merrillville, Ind., visited the campus. When she applied, Kelli also got asked to join Christ College, The Honors College. She knew that CC would help her prepare for Law School and her future within Criminology. After her […]
Our campus. You’ll fall in love with our beautiful architecture, seasonal greenery, and all-around feeling of community. The Christopher Center Library. It’s a student paradise for studying and catching up with friends. Have you seen it? If not, feel free to check out our immersive virtual tour or schedule a campus visit. Trust us, it’s […]
Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing! From September 15 to October 15, this national holiday celebrates the rich cultures, contributions, and histories of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in Central America, and South America. The holiday has its roots all the way back to 1968 with its creation by President Lyndon Johnson, and it has only grown over time […]
What comes to mind when you think of your university experience? Probably your education, how far away it is from home, what extracurriculars you’ll join, and the friends waiting to be made. With all of those important factors to consider, it’s easy to overlook the location in which your potential college is situated. But don’t […]
At Valpo, our spring break service trips are known for providing students with unforgettable experiences that connect them to their communities, help them understand the world around them through the lens of servitude and grace, and allow them to discover themselves in new environments. We collected student reflections from the Christian Appalachian Project service trip and […]
Montel Hall is not one to let the unknown stop him. Whether that entails being a first-generation college student and NCAA Division I athlete, starting a fraternity, or now living and working in the country’s largest city, he is more than willing — and able — to blaze his own trail. At the center of […]
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., […]