Valparaiso University announces Niclas L. Erhardt, Ph.D., will join its faculty as dean of the College of Business, effective August 3, 2020. Most recently, Erhardt has served as associate dean of the Maine Business School at the University of Maine. In his role as dean, Erhardt will be responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination and […]
WHAT: Valparaiso University is offering online and in-person visits to prospective students and their families as part of Indiana Private College Week, sponsored by the Independent Colleges of Indiana. Student-led walking campus tours and information sessions with an admission counselor will be available for in-person visitors on a limited basis. Groups will be limited to […]
Graduate Placement Exceeds 90% for 27 Consecutive Years More than 90% of recent Valpo graduates have secured employment or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation for the 27th straight year. The overall placement rate for 2018–2019 alumni is 96.1%. For the past five years, the average placement rate of Valpo graduates is […]
Valparaiso University’s College of Business has maintained its business accreditation by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The five-year accreditation confirms that the College of Business continues to uphold and exemplify the standards of an elite business school. “The College of Business is dedicated to a high-quality learning environment that […]
Valparaiso University acquired a $362,000 grant renewal from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for continuing nuclear and particle physics research over the next three years. The grant will cover funding for nine Valpo research students (three per year) and funds for faculty research. “The continued involvement of our undergraduate students in nuclear physics research […]
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, […]