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 […]
Embodying the spirit of innovation and determination, Charles Smith ’25 and Fayol Ateufack Zeudom ’26 are prime examples of what makes Valpo’s College of Engineering stand out. Through participation in this year’s Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE), their paths converged in a remarkable way, leading to significant achievements in their fields of […]
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 […]
Valpo’s Study Abroad opportunities are grounded in the experiences and perspectives that we know our students will gather along the way. This year the College of Nursing and Health Professions offered trips to Thailand, Costa Rica, and Morocco to provide students with an opportunity to experience different cultures, learn from those educational systems, and understand […]
A $100,000 gift by Robert Reisinger to Opportunity Enterprises (OE) will help Valparaiso University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions and OE prepare students to fill much-needed roles in the field of occupational therapy (OT). Students will be able to fulfill their required clinical hours, while the communities and program participants at OE will receive […]
The Occupational Therapy Program at Valparaiso University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions is partnering with CarFit — a national program developed by AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), to help mature drivers create a better “fit” with their cars. On April 11, motorists aged 65 and over are welcome to come […]
Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) – we’re all plugged into this digital age some way, somehow. Whether we click and swipe for connectivity, inspiration, a quick laugh, or a routine doomscroll, the appeals of social media and the internet don’t exist without the possibility of detrimental effects. It’s a truth that social work […]
Valparaiso University has been awarded more than $100,000 from the Indiana Space Grant Consortium (INSGC), a subsidiary of NASA, to fund five research projects. “The Indiana Space Grants offer Valpo a tremendous opportunity to engage in meaningful, interdisciplinary research,” said Eric W. Johnson ’87, Ph.D., provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “We are […]
Ever thought of switching your major? Environmental science major and biology and meteorology double-minor Chloe Kennedy ’24 is here to tell you why it’s never too late to change your mind and how pursuing your true passions can set you on a path like no other. For Chloe, that was two internships within the federal […]
Valparaiso University’s College of Business is known for its continuing legacy of academic excellence and dedication to providing students with a comprehensive education that places them on the ground running after graduation. The supply chain management major gives students the opportunity to partake in one of the fastest growing job markets in the nation and […]