Valparaiso University alumni Julie Tiede ’96 Winkler and Jason Winkler ’96 have generously committed $500,000 to fund endowed scholarships for students in the College of Business and College of Engineering. Their gift will be divided between the newly established Julie and Jason Winkler Endowed Scholarship for the College of Business and the existing Duane D. […]
Valparaiso University was recently invited to join the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), a selective network of engineering faculty from 33 partnering institutions nationwide dedicated to developing an entrepreneurial mindset within undergraduate engineering students. Through revolutionized curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and hands-on experience with expert faculty, the College of Engineering at Valpo is committed to fostering […]
Valparaiso University’s English department presents Wordfest, the annual reading, lecture, and discussion series presented by practicing writers of poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction prose to help stimulate and inspire students in their own creative journeys. Speakers for the 2017–2018 academic year include: Chelsea Wagenaar and Mark Wagenaar, Sept. 14, 7 p.m., Brauer Museum of Art, Center for […]
Three Valparaiso University seniors have been awarded Fulbright grants to continue their international studies while making a contribution to the cultures of Taiwan, Germany, and Poland. Halina Hopkins, Hannah Scupham, and Sterling Summerville completed their undergraduate careers during Valpo’s May 19 commencement ceremony. As recipients of the Fulbright award for 2013-2014, these students will have […]
In Past 10 Years, 26 Valpo Students and Alumni Have Received Prestigious Fulbright Awards Valparaiso University has achieved recognition from the United States Department of State as one of the colleges and universities that produced the most 2012-2013 Fulbright United States students. The Fulbright Program is the United States government’s flagship international educational exchange program. […]
How does it feel to defend your title as champions?Lauren Kadlec ’24: I feel very proud of our team. I have been walking on clouds since the win. Victory is very sweet.Kristina Labovic ’23: It feels amazing and well-deserved! What do you think was different this time around?Lauren Kadlec: Our robot drivers have been practicing for […]
Registration open now Valparaiso University continues its tradition of honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. with its 27th annual celebration. The 2017 celebration will focus on the theme “Conscious Humanity: What is Justice?” through lectures, presentations, and interactive discussions. On Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members […]
Valparaiso University will celebrate undergraduate May Commencement on Sunday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m., conferring degrees upon 642 undergraduate students from the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and Christ College — The Honors College. The keynote speaker is Jonathan T.M. […]
Can you hear that? There’s a rhythm of purpose beating strongly and a melody of compassion resonating deeply throughout campus. It’s a familiar one — one that grows louder and louder each year as over 300 dancers from our community come together during Valpo’s Dance Marathon (DM) to beautifully blend the joy of movement with […]
Valpo Honored as No. 4 in Midwest, Topping U.S. News List for 29 Consecutive Years For the 29th consecutive year, Valparaiso University has been identified as one of the best universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report magazine. In the 2018 edition, released today, Valpo is the No. 1 Best Undergraduate Teaching […]