Valparaiso University sophomore Caleb Rollins, of Bloomington, Minn., has been named a 2013 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact for demonstrating outstanding leadership and civic engagement. Nominated by their college and university presidents, Newman Civic Fellows are making the most of their college experiences to better understand themselves, the root causes of social issues and […]
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Valparaiso University Breaks Ground on Science Facility Sept. 17
Sept. 17 – Valparaiso, Ind. – Valparaiso University advances its long history of commitment to STEM education and expands facilities with a new wet laboratory building. The groundbreaking ceremony is Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. “This new facility will provide essential laboratory spaces that are as vibrant and robust as our dedicated students and […]
Valparaiso University Graduate School to Host Africa Fest
Valparaiso University Graduate School and Continuing Studies is sponsoring Africa Fest on Friday, Sept. 7, with festivities starting at 4 p.m. The event marks the continued progress of Valpo in establishing a Sub-Saharan African Institute on campus. This year the festival will focus on Nigeria, and will celebrate the impact and value of African culture […]
Valpo campus increases United Way contributions
Last October, Valparaiso University participated in the 2011 United Way Annual Campaign. Valpo has a 54-year history of supporting the local United Way, who looks to the University for support and leadership as the leading employer in Porter County. After decreased giving for the past five years, the 2011 Campaign urged the Valpo community to […]
Color 4 a Cause: 5K of Color Explosion
Come support SALT’s World Relief Campaign, The YAWA Project, by participating in Color 4 a Cause: 5K of Color Explosion. Wear white and get ready to be blasted with colored powder as you make your way through a 5K run/walk course around Valpo’s campus! Cost is $20 per person or $75 for a team of five. […]
Continuing Education Expands with New Non-Credit Certificates
Valparaiso University Graduate School and Continuing Education has partnered with Dalton Education to offer new non-credit certificates in financial planning and paralegal studies. Those interested in furthering their education in financial planning can earn a Master’s Certificate in Financial Planning or an Online Executive Certificate in Financial Planning. The Master’s Certificate can be completed in […]
Filling a Major Need in Northwest Indiana Health Care
Nov. 14, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The College of Nursing and Health Professions at Valparaiso University is filling a major need in Northwest Indiana with an entry-level occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program. According to a Sept. 2022 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 14 […]
Valparaiso University Offers Non-Credit Graduate Level Courses
Registration open now for classes beginning in January. Valparaiso University Office of Continuing Education offers graduate level non-credit courses for those adults who enjoy and appreciate the challenge of high-level intellectual exploration in the company of other adults. The semester long courses are diverse and include topics in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. In […]
‘Hansel and Gretel’ gets a modern twist
A timeless classic has been given a modern twist in a version of “Hansel and Gretel” to be performed at Valparaiso University in November. Valpo’s Departments of Theatre and Music will present the production at 8 p.m. Nov. 9, 11, and 15 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 13 in the University Theatre. Admission is […]
Department of Theatre presents acclaimed comedy “˜Brighton Beach Memoirs’
Valparaiso University’s Department of Theatre presents Neil Simon’s poignant comedy “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” starting April 18 at the University Theatre at the Center for the Arts. The production will run through April 22. Performances April 18-20 are at 8 p.m., and performances April 21-22 are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 […]