WHO: Valparaiso University and the Special Olympics of Indiana come together for the 2017 Polar Plunge, an event raising awareness and funds to sponsor the Special Olympics throughout the state. This is the seventh year the University will host the event. WHAT: The Polar Plunge invites participants who have raised $75 or more to jump […]
As the result of an academic matter, Valparaiso University removed Jubril Adekoya from basketball competition consistent with our requirements as an NCAA member institution. The University and the NCAA collaboratively conducted a review related to this matter. At the conclusion of the review, the University proposed suspension for half of the season; however, the NCAA decided Jubril was ineligible to play in any […]
Valparaiso University has received $1.4 million for Counseling Services from the estate of an alumnus who wished to remain anonymous. The gift will be used to establish an endowed fund, which will generate a perpetual source of support for Counseling Services programs and operations. “We are very grateful for the generosity of this alumnus,” said […]
Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera announced the hiring of Melissa Van Dygriff as the Assistant Director of Athletics for Student Services on Wednesday. Van Dygriff joins Valpo Athletics after spending the 2016-2017 academic year as the Student Success Specialist at Saint Joseph’s College, where she coached students through comprehensive services to enhance learning, […]
Women student-athletes at Valparaiso University will benefit from an endowed scholarship fund established by Carolyn Schlie ’71 Femovich and Bob Femovich. They have committed $600,000 to create the Carolyn Schlie Femovich and Robert M. Femovich Endowed Scholarship Fund. “Bob and I both participated in intercollegiate athletics and those experiences have had a significant impact on […]
Valparaiso University welcomes students, parents, and others to celebrate Indiana Private College Week. From Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21, Valpo and 30 other private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Indiana join together in one concentrated week to have visitors walk and experience the campuses through guided tours, informational sessions, and conversation with current […]
Thanks to the generosity of alumna Marian Schaper ’72 Moon and the Rev. Anthony (Tony) Moon, Ph.D., Valparaiso University has received a $1 million commitment to support its unrestricted endowment fund and $250,000 to establish the Marian J. and Anthony B. Moon Endowed Scholarship Fund. “Tony and I are blessed to be in a position […]
Valparaiso University president Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., announced today that the University has accepted an invitation to join the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1, 2017. The Crusaders will begin competing for MVC championships in the 2017–2018 academic year. “We are thrilled to join the Missouri Valley Conference,” said Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., president. “This […]
Winter recess will begin Saturday, Dec. 21 and classes will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Visit valpo.edu/academics/calendar to view the academic calendar. […]
Students will be on Thanksgiving Recess from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1. Classes will not be in session. […]