Lissa VanBebber ’82 Yogan, Ph.D., professor of sociology and criminology and associate provost for faculty affairs has been posthumously awarded the Aida Tomeh Distinguished Service Award by the North Central Sociological Association (NCSA). The award recognizes an NCSA member who has served the organization in multiple capacities throughout their professional career. In addition to being […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jan. 25, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering has been recognized as a national leader in program diversity by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). The ASEE Diversity Recognition Program (ADRP) publicly recognizes engineering and engineering technology programs that make significant, measurable progress in increasing diversity, inclusion and degree attainment […]
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 […]
The Master of Business Administration program at Valparaiso University continues to garner national acclaim, having earned a spot on U.S. News and World Report’s list of best Online MBA programs, as well as being named on the Princeton Review’s Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2025 and Fortune’s Best MBA Programs for 2025. “We’re very […]
The Master of Business Administration program at Valparaiso University continues to garner national acclaim, and has been recognized on Money’s list of 2024 Best Grad School Programs and the U.S. News and World Report list of Best Online MBA programs, ranking 74 out of 344 participants. These rankings stand as a testament to the availability […]
Just beyond the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University lies a sacred space often overlooked – a 64-foot-diameter prayer labyrinth designed for reflection, meditation, and spiritual renewal. Constructed in 2005, the Resurrection Labyrinth is more than just a pathway: it symbolizes Valparaiso University’s goal of guiding individuals on their personal and collective journeys of […]
For Lauren Marciniak ’20, MBA, Meaghan McArdle ’21, ’22 MHCA, and Amanda Trojanowski ’23, ’24 MHCA, their journeys through Valparaiso University’s undergraduate healthcare leadership program were more than just academic experiences – they were stepping stones toward careers where leadership meets impact. Now thriving at NorthShore Health Centers, these alumni not only built meaningful careers but […]
