While this is only Assistant Professor of Meteorology Katelyn Barber’s, Ph.D., second semester at Valpo, she’s already making a massive impact on our campus community, how our students learn beyond the classroom, and ways we can continue taking strides toward a greener campus. Interested in hearing how? Here’s a hint: This intensive research initiative will […]
During Spring Break 2025, Valparaiso University students traded sun and sand for service and solidarity, traveling to communities in need through the University’s Spring Break service trips. These experiences, deeply rooted in Valpo’s mission of leadership and service, provided students the opportunity to engage meaningfully with communities affected by natural disasters and economic hardship. Each […]
Every year, the Chapel of the Resurrection becomes abuzz with a tradition that is widely recognized not only on our campus, but across the entire country: the Institute of Liturgical Studies. This annual gathering of church leadership, congregations, and Lutheran partners aims to provide inspiration and high-level reflection for those who serve in the church. […]
Valparaiso University is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Gmitter, Ph.D., PT, MS, as the new Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions. A visionary leader with a distinguished career in healthcare education, workforce development, and academic innovation, Dr. Gmitter brings a wealth of experience that will propel Valpo’s nursing and health […]
Chaosium, Inc., the award-winning game company founded in 1975, has generously donated books and multiple starter sets of their acclaimed role-playing games—Call of Cthulhu, RuneQuest, and Pendragon — to Valparaiso University’s new Center for Games and Interactive Entertainment. Michael O’Brien, Vice President of Chaosium, commented on the donation: “Chaosium is pleased to support the Center […]
City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University announce they are entering into a guaranteed admission agreement to support students transferring to the University to earn a four-year degree. A ceremonialsigning between the two institutions will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Harold Washington College on July 15, 2024. “I’m thrilled to be working […]
January 22, 2025 – Valparaiso, Indiana – President José D. Padilla has informed the Valparaiso University Board of Directors that he has decided to retire when his current contract expires on December 31, 2025. President Padilla has been an instrumental leader for the University over the past five years, helping to guide Valparaiso University through […]
Students, faculty, staff, and members of the community gathered at Valparaiso University’s campus on Monday, January 20, 2025 to take part in a series of presentations and discussions centered around the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Abdullah Hasan Pratt ’11, M.D., assistant professor and emergency medicine physician at the University […]
The College of Business at Valparaiso University is meeting the expectations of today’s employers by adding skills-based certifications to the curriculum for all its students. Finance major and LaPorte native Aidan Ross ’25 not only received his Microsoft Office 365 Excel certification but has also been recognized as the Indiana State Champion in Excel. Microsoft […]
The Honors College at Valparaiso University is the third-oldest honors college in the United States and has received recent attention in publications such as The New York Times and The Atlantic for its unique teaching style and impact on students. An important part of this education is rooted in a skill that modern America, and […]
