Valparaiso University’s Michael W. Longan, Ph.D., professor of geography, has received the Kapfer Endowed Faculty Research Award to continue his work on the geography of country music during the 2020–2021 academic year. The biennial award is funded by an endowment established by the Kapfer family and named in honor of Philip G. Kapfer, Ph.D., and […]
Q: How have you connected with students during remote classes? A: I used synchronous Google Meets and, instead of meeting with a full class, I met with small groups of five for 15–20 minutes each. The small groups provided a less stressful platform for asking questions and giving feedback. The smaller groups also allowed me […]
Five Fulbright grants have been extended to Valparaiso University recent alumni and graduating seniors. Through the Fulbright Program, these recipients will have the opportunity to meet, work, live with and learn from people of their host country while teaching or continuing their studies. “We are thrilled to see the hard work and dedication of these […]
In a year marked by unpredictability, Valparaiso University students, faculty, and staff have much to be grateful for as the 2019–2020 academic year draws to a close. The University has committed to holding a Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 when it is appropriate to do so. The cohort of bright, young scholars joins […]
On May 12, graduate students in the arts and entertainment administration program at Valparaiso University will present “The Singer of Shanghai,” a new radio play. This production will be broadcast on YouTube. “The Singer of Shanghai” tells the story of the Abraham family and their experience escaping the Holocaust. Using information collected by Kevin Ostoyich, […]
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has announced its semifinalists for the 2020–2021 academic year, and 10 Valpo students and recent alumni have advanced to this competitive stage in the grant competition. Each semifinalist is hoping to teach English and engage in cross-cultural service and exchange in communities around the world. “It is a thrill and […]
Valparaiso University hosted the 67th annual Northwestern Indiana Science and Engineering Regional Fair on Feb. 22 in the Harre Union Ballrooms. Now, 20 student projects are moving on to compete at “The Center” (Heritage Research Group Corporation Facility) in Indianapolis on March 28.Students in grades 6–12 from schools in the neighboring communities of Porter, Lake, […]
Seven athletic programs from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance. The NCAA announced that Valpo’s men’s golf, men’s tennis, women’s basketball, women’s cross country, women’s golf, women’s soccer and women’s tennis programs have each received the honor. The women’s cross country team has earned the honor each of […]
Valparaiso University is now recognized as a national Doctoral/Professional University, a new classification created by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, which U.S. News & World Report uses in its annual higher education rankings. In its first time included on the list, Valpo was ranked No. 153 out of 381 in the category, which […]
Four Valparaiso University professors will advance various areas related to physical, spiritual and mental health through innovative research in the upcoming academic year. Christina Cavinder ’14 DNP, John Fantuzzo, Ph.D., Danielle Orozco-Nunnelly ’07, Ph.D., and Jeff Pruet, Ph.D., are recipients of the 2020–2021 Wheat Ridge Ministries–O.P. Kretzmann Fund grants for Research in the Healing Arts […]