May 3, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Lara Pudwell ’03, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics and statistics, received the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award for advising undergraduate students in mathematical research. Pudwell joined the Valparaiso University faculty in 2008, and has mentored numerous year-long research projects with more than 40 Valpo and external students, leading to […]
April 27, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University will require all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus for the fall 2021 semester. The University will accommodate documented medical or religious exemptions. “Valparaiso University holds the health and safety of our campus as our highest priority,” said […]
April 20, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Luke Venstrom ’07, Ph.D., associate professor of mechanical engineering and bioengineering in Valpo’s nationally ranked College of Engineering, has received the 2021 Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Work. Venstrom has been a member of the Valparaiso University Department of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering (MEBE) since 2013. […]
April 13, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University welcomes Brian O’Rourke, M.Ed., as the vice president for enrollment, marketing and communications, effective June 1, 2021. Most recently, O’Rourke has served as vice president for enrollment management at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles. In his role as vice president, O’Rourke will oversee Undergraduate […]
March 12, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University welcomes J. Michael “Mike” Tyler, Ph.D., as the associate provost of graduate and online education, effective May 24, 2021. Most recently, Tyler has served as dean of graduate and professional studies and professor of counseling at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. In his role as associate […]
March 3, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll for the second consecutive year. The designation recognizes excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative transfer pathways for community college transfer students. Valpo is among 150 colleges and universities named […]
For graduates like Emily Smith ’19, the combination of academic and spiritual growth she enjoyed at Valparaiso University and the Chapel of the Resurrection has led to a joyful and fulfilling career that combines her skills and passion. Emily now serves as sacristan and worship administrator at Saint John’s Cathedral in Denver, Colorado. As a […]
Cassandra McMorrow ’22 didn’t declare her major right away but knew at Valparaiso University, she would be prepared to succeed no matter what (or when) she chose. “I’ve always liked math, since elementary school. I took AP Statistics in high school and loved it, but I was not convinced it was what I wanted to […]
Valparaiso University has secured a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its initiative, Charting the Future for Indiana’s Colleges and Universities. The grant will support establishing hybrid nursing and health care programs, adding to the ongoing success of the College of Nursing and Health Professions. It will also support strategic efforts […]
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 […]