In the heart of Valpo’s vibrant community beats the memory of one of our most beloved Valpo Wonder Women, Lissa Jean Yogan ’82, M.A., Ph.D. With profound sadness yet boundless admiration, we reflect on Women’s History Month celebrating the remarkable life of a woman whose journey exemplifies resilience, passion, and unwavering dedication to education. Lissa’s […]
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 150 local elementary school students visited Valparaiso University to take part in the first of three high-altitude balloon launches sponsored by NearSpace Education’s Dream Big Program and organized by a partnership between the University Departments of Geography, Meteorology, and Environmental Science; Education; and College of Engineering. Students from the University’s meteorology […]
Being a student at Valparaiso University gives you access to numerous resources and opportunities throughout your collegiate career. On campus, you have the ability to create your Valpo experience by taking on leadership positions, joining organizations that align with your passions, and experiencing a wide variety of courses. It is important to know what helpful […]
I graduated from Valpo in May 2022 with a degree in psychology. One day during my senior year, my roommate came back to our apartment and told me she found a Spring Break trip to Peru with the education department. She had just met with the professor in charge and he told her there were still some spots open. […]
During the summer of 2023, I had the opportunity to attend a 12-day Study Abroad program in the United Kingdom looking at European infrastructure. As a civil engineering major, I’m fascinated by a lot of the engineering feats completed centuries ago in the UK with limited materials, tools, and methods. Visiting engineering landmarks such as […]
Valparaiso University continues to be a beacon of excellence in higher education, receiving numerous recognitions and accolades from esteemed national publications. Recent lists released by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and others have highlighted the quality of Valparaiso University’s programs and its impact on shaping the future of tomorrow’s […]
Beacon and Blaze: Valpo’s New Mascots On Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, Valparaiso University announced its two new mascots: a golden retriever, named Beacon, and a chocolate labrador, named Blaze. These two colorful characters are the results of 500 days of brainstorming, deliberation, and refinement by an extensive group of University faculty, staff, and, most importantly, […]
More than 90 percent of recent Valpo graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school for the 22nd straight year. The overall placement rate for 2013-2014 alumni is 94.5 percent, marking a 2.2 percent increase from last year. Each year, Valparaiso University’s Career Center sponsors nearly 100 career preparation opportunities including networking events, mock interviews, panel […]
Kelli Chavez has wanted to attend Valparaiso University since eighth grade when her middle school class from nearby Merrillville, Ind., visited the campus. When she applied, Kelli also got asked to join Christ College, The Honors College. She knew that CC would help her prepare for Law School and her future within Criminology. After her […]
Everyone’s college experience looks different. Going into Valpo as a freshman, I had this idea that I would meet my best friends and we would spend all of our time together. And I did meet my best friends, but our schedules are drastically different. We all have different majors, different extracurriculars, and different jobs. My college […]