Oct. 20, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University will celebrate the inauguration of José D. Padilla, J.D., as its 19th president with a weeklong series of events from Oct. 24–31. Padilla’s presidency officially began on March 1, 2021, as the culmination of a long and successful career in higher education. A dynamic thinker and […]
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Innovation Hub at Valparaiso University Launches Micro-Workshop Series
Oct. 19, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The Innovation Hub at McMillan Hall on Valpo’s campus is sponsoring a series of free micro-workshops for campus and community on a variety of business topics. Events include: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency in Business: Current Trends, Friday, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m. Central, Urschel Hall Room 120. Led by Elizabeth […]
Valparaiso University Receives $247K Grant to Support Suicide Prevention
Oct. 13, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded a three-year, $247,273 grant to Valpo to support suicide prevention efforts on campus. Through the grant, Valpo will have the resources to continue its “More-of-Us” Initiative, which aims to create a more connected and safer campus community focused […]
Valpo Awarded State Grant to Support Students Transitioning to College
Oct. 5, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has received funding from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) to support the high school graduating class of 2021 as they transition to college. The ICHE, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education, awarded a total of $428,973 to 20 college, university and community […]
Valpo Awarded National Science Foundation Grant to Conduct Astronomical Research
Sept. 14, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct research related to exploding white dwarf stars, known as type 1a supernovae. The award, totaling $217,400, will fund a three-year project led by Todd Hillwig, Ph.D., professor of physics and astronomy. The grant will […]
Capstone in the Community
Students in the College of Engineering put their education in action during their final year at Valpo. The senior design course connects engineering students from each of the major disciplines and utilizes the knowledge and skills they acquired in the classroom to benefit campus or the community. This year, two groups of students completed their […]
Closing The Confucius Institute at Valparaiso University (CIVU)
President Padilla shared the following update with the Valparaiso University campus on Aug. 30, 2021. Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni: I have decided to close the Confucius Institute at Valparaiso University (CIVU), effective March 1st, 2022. Until then, CIVU will continue its scheduled musical performances. Since its inauguration in 2008, CIVU has aimed to […]
Valpo College of Business Names New Director of Graduate Programs
Aug. 25, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Deb Singer, MBA, has been named the director of graduate programs for Valparaiso University’s College of Business. Through this appointment, Singer will oversee Valpo’s master of business (MBA) administration program, as well as its eight graduate business certificates. “I am thrilled to continue my service in the College of […]
Statement on Confucius Institute Investigation
The inquiry Valparaiso University received from the attorney general’s office is related to University compliance with the federal reporting standards for funds received to operate the Confucius Institute as required by the U.S. Department of Education. Valparaiso University is, and always has been, transparent and compliant with the reporting of these funds. Valparaiso University does […]
Valparaiso University Unveils New Nickname
Aug. 10, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University announced today that it has adopted Beacons as its new nickname. “Our new nickname directly connects to the University’s motto, ‘In Thy Light We See Light,’ and represents the Valparaiso University community in many ways,” said José D. Padilla, J.D., University president. “We are beacons of […]