07/31/2023– Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has received a $19,573 grant from the NASA-funded Indiana Space Grant Consortium to continue studying the fungus Candida albicans. The funding will allow for student researchers at Valpo — along with select Ivy Tech Community College students — to investigate environmental conditions that cause the fungus to become potentially […]
Experiential learning opportunities at Valparaiso University helped Cody Packer ’21 develop proficiencies and maximize skills that have prepared him for an empirical career. Recently, Cody completed an internship remotely with OneAmerica, a financial services mutual holding organization based in Indianapolis. “This was my first internship, so I didn’t know what to expect,” Cody says. “Just […]
May 19, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University announced it plans to lift its generally required mask or face covering use for fully vaccinated students and employees effective Aug. 6, 2021. The University previously announced it would require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students and employees, except those with a qualifying exemption. The decision to […]
Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment (VWSE) and Valparaiso University Athletics today announced a long-term agreement granting VWSE Collegiate Services exclusive rights to represent Valpo Athletics for corporate sponsorships, media sales, and more. In addition to selling and managing Valpo’s local broadcast and digital media assets, VWSE will negotiate and execute corporate partnerships around properties including […]
Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment (VWSE) and Valparaiso University Athletics today announced a long-term agreement granting VWSE Collegiate Services exclusive rights to represent Valpo Athletics for corporate sponsorships, media sales, and more. In addition to selling and managing Valpo’s local broadcast and digital media assets, VWSE will negotiate and execute corporate partnerships around properties including […]
American jazz composer and performer Ramsey Lewis will headline the 26th annual Valparaiso University Jazz Festival, taking place April 11-16 at the Harre Union. Jazz Fest is the Midwest’s largest non-competitive jazz event. In addition to Mr. Lewis, Tia Fuller, Vincent Gardner, the University’s Faculty Jazz Trio, University student ensembles, and jazz bands from Northwest […]
The Brauer Museum at Valparaiso University has been celebrating Martin Luther King Jr Day and Black History Month with a special exhibit titled “Celebrating Black Artists.” Many of the pieces come from the private collection of the University’s own Michael Chikeleze, Ph.D., Richard C. and Francelia A. Gozon University Chair in Values-Based Leadership. Four of […]
Sept. 26, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The Christopher Center Library at Valparaiso University has been named the recipient of an Advancing Racial Equity Collections Development Grant of $1,000 through Indiana Humanities to expand and diversify the selection of books offered through their system. Rachael Muszkiewicz, an assistant professor of library science, is leading an […]
Jazz legend Ellis Marsalis will headline the 27th annual Valparaiso University Jazz Festival, scheduled for April 9-14. The Valpo Jazz Festival is the Midwest’s largest non-competitive jazz event. Also appearing are trumpeters Terrell Stafford and Bobby Lewis. Valpo’s Faculty Jazz Trio and Jazz Ensemble as well as high school and college groups from Indiana and […]
Valparaiso University Jazz Festival will be taking place at the Harre Union. Jazz Fest is the Midwest’s largest non-competitive jazz event. April 19: Valpo Faculty Jazz Trio with guest artist Don Braden, saxophone, 7:30 p.m., Ballrooms April 20: David Sanborn and Joey DeFrancesco Trio, 8 p.m., Ballrooms For more information, please visit the Jazz Festival […]