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VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES IT IS EXPLORING ALTERNATIVE POSSIBILITIES RELATED TO ITS LAW SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Posted on November 16, 2017 (November 16, 2017) by kknoerze

Board of Directors Directs University Administration to Suspend A First-Year Law School Class in Valparaiso for the Fall of 2018 Valparaiso University, a private university based in Northwest Indiana, today announced its Board of Directors directed the University’s Administration to continue to explore alternative possibilities related to the severe financial challenges facing its Law School. […]

Valparaiso University Publications Earn International, Regional Recognition

Posted on November 2, 2017 by bbooth1

Valpo receives top honors in 2017 MarCom, CASE District Awards Valparaiso University has received two Pride of CASE V awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District Five, as well as six MarCom awards, an international competition for marketing and communication professionals. The Forever Valpo: The Campaign for Our Future case […]

10 years of poems from ‘Paradise Valley’

Posted on December 14, 2010 (October 18, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University’s online literary journal is celebrating its first 10 years with the publication of an anthology featuring works by 50 prominent poets that have appeared in the journal. “Poetry from Paradise Valley” includes poems by a former Poet Laureate of the United States, a Griffin International Prize winner, two Pulitzer Prize winners, two National […]

Brauer Museum of Art Announces 2013-2014 Season

Posted on September 3, 2013 (October 18, 2017) by wgwin

Opening Reception is Sept. 6 The Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University’s 2013-2014 exhibition season features works from the Museum’s extensive permanent collection, as well as digital art, prints, sculptures and paintings by prominent artists from around the world. An opening reception will be held Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. to kick off the […]

2014 Chinese New Year Celebration

Posted on January 21, 2014 (October 18, 2017) by wgwin

The 2014 Chinese New Year (the Year of House) Celebration will be held on Sunday, Feb. 2 in the Harre Union Ballrooms. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy spicy beef, Gongbao chicken, fried rice, vegetable delights, and more. After dinner there will be performances, music, and […]

Valparaiso University Receives Presidential Recognition for Exemplary Community Service

Posted on October 11, 2016 (October 18, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University is on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for the third consecutive year, along with a group of select universities and colleges across the country that are honored for their support of volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. In addition to being only one of four Indiana schools to receive […]

Jazz Fest set for April 11-16

Posted on February 9, 2011 (October 18, 2017) by wgwin

American jazz composer and performer Ramsey Lewis will headline the 26th annual Valparaiso University Jazz Festival, taking place April 11-16 at the Harre Union. Jazz Fest is the Midwest’s largest non-competitive jazz event. In addition to Mr. Lewis, Tia Fuller, Vincent Gardner, the University’s Faculty Jazz Trio, University student ensembles, and jazz bands from Northwest […]

Valpo ranked tied for 11th nationally for service by Washington Monthly

Posted on September 8, 2011 (October 18, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University’s commitment to preparing graduates who are passionate about using their knowledge and compassion to help others has been recognized by Washington Monthly in its rankings of the nation’s top service-oriented schools. Valpo tied for No. 11 among master’s-level universities in the nation, and is the top-ranked school in that category among institutions located […]

Legendary Jazz Pianist Ellis Marsalis will headline 27th annual Jazz Fest

Posted on February 15, 2012 (October 18, 2017) by wgwin

Jazz legend Ellis Marsalis will headline the 27th annual Valparaiso University Jazz Festival, scheduled for April 9-14. The Valpo Jazz Festival is the Midwest’s largest non-competitive jazz event. Also appearing are trumpeters Terrell Stafford and Bobby Lewis. Valpo’s Faculty Jazz Trio and Jazz Ensemble as well as high school and college groups from Indiana and […]

Valparaiso University Jazz Festival

Posted on March 25, 2013 (October 18, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University Jazz Festival will be taking place at the Harre Union. Jazz Fest is the Midwest’s largest non-competitive jazz event. April 19: Valpo Faculty Jazz Trio with guest artist Don Braden, saxophone, 7:30 p.m., Ballrooms April 20: David Sanborn and Joey DeFrancesco Trio, 8 p.m., Ballrooms For more information, please visit the Jazz Festival […]