Caleb Alles ’20, Juan Arellano ’20, Danny Dalenberg ’20 and Nathaniel Weber ’20 have been named to the prestigious Orr Fellowship, recognizing them as future business leaders of Indianapolis. Orr Fellowship is a prominent, two-year, post-graduate program combining a full-time position at an innovative, Indianapolis-based company with a curriculum focused on community involvement, professional development […]
June 5, 2023 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has been awarded a $25,000 Ball Venture Fund Grant from the Independent Colleges of Indiana to fund the creation of an on-campus Center for Games and Interactive Entertainment. The Center will act as a central space for faculty, students, and the community to share ideas and […]
While Valparaiso University provides a world-class education, the University also prides itself on the opportunities it opens up for its students beyond the boundaries of campus. Clo Perkins ’23 has found an immense amount of growth and experience outside of the classroom during their time at Valpo thanks to a variety of internships that pushed […]
Valpo’s institutional accreditation status now extends through 2027–2028, as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has notified the University of its reaffirmation of accreditation. The HLC oversees for degree-granting colleges and universities in 19 states, including Indiana. The notification comes at the conclusion of the HLC’s decennial comprehensive review of the University. The University’s self-study, called […]
Valparaiso University has received a landmark $15 million deferred gift commitment from anonymous donors to establish an endowed fund for student scholarships. The commitment is the single largest gift for student scholarships in Valpo’s 161-year history and among the largest gifts to Forever Valpo: The Campaign for Our Future. “The impact of this overwhelming generosity […]
Valpo’s institutional accreditation status now extends through 2027–2028, as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has notified the University of its reaffirmation of accreditation. The HLC oversees for degree-granting colleges and universities in 19 states, including Indiana. The notification comes at the conclusion of the HLC’s decennial comprehensive review of the University. The University’s self-study, called […]
Valparaiso University, along with 56 other colleges and universities from across the nation, has joined the nationwide #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship program, which began in May 2018 with nine universities. To view the complete list of participants, visit the #YouAreWelcomeHere website. The #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship program emerged out of the far-reaching #YouAreWelcomeHere social media campaign led by Temple […]
Amanda Zelechoski, J.D., Ph.D., ABPP, associate professor of psychology, launched Pandemic Parenting, a website hosting resources and webinars to help parents navigate the challenges of COVID-19. The next free webinar, titled “Building Resilience: Understanding Patterns of Stress to Design Effective Doses of Meaningful Support,” will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 9 p.m. Eastern. […]
Nov. 14, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The College of Nursing and Health Professions at Valparaiso University is filling a major need in Northwest Indiana with an entry-level occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program. According to a Sept. 2022 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 14 […]
Lem Cartman ’23, a healthcare administration major with a minor in public health, has spent his college career in pursuit of one goal: effect change through stellar leadership. The opportunities he’s found at Valparaiso University have played a major role in helping him work toward that goal. Recently, Lem was part of a highly prestigious, […]