The Valparaiso University-based Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts was awarded a $1.19 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. This is the 10th such grant that has been awarded to the Lilly Fellows Program, which has supported more than 60 Lilly Postdoctoral Fellows since its inception in 1991. “We are both humbled and […]
Valparaiso University announces that the Rev. John Arthur Nunes, who served as keynote speaker at the University’s May 19 commencement ceremony, will join its faculty as the Jochum Professor and Chair. Since 2007, Nunes has served as president and CEO of Lutheran World Relief, a $49 million global organization, leading staff in 17 countries in […]
Valparaiso University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer two courses emphasizing ethical leadership in sports as part of its Coaching Certificate program in July. Former Valparaiso University men’s basketball coach Homer Drew will teach Coaching Leadership and Psychology on July 1, 15 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (the July 29 class ends […]
Six athletic teams from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance. The NCAA announced that the softball, women’s basketball, women’s cross country, women’s golf, and women’s indoor and outdoor track teams each received the honor. All six squads were repeat award recipients, while the softball program earned the Public […]
Valparaiso University hosts the biennial conference of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians June 30 through July 3. This year’s conference will focus on the theme “God is here: Worship in a wireless world.” All worship services are open to the public and free of charge. Tickets for Monday’s hymn festival and Wednesday’s organ recital […]
In celebration of private institutions for higher education, Valparaiso University will again participate in Indiana Private College Week, sponsored by Independent Colleges of Indiana. From Monday, July 22, through Friday, July 26, Valpo and 30 other private, non-profit colleges and universities across the state are opening their doors to students, parents and any others interested […]
Valparaiso University has named Mark M. Budnik to the Paul and Cleo Brandt Professorship, which promotes teaching excellence in the University’s College of Engineering, effective July 1. Previously, the position was held by Eric Johnson, who became Dean of the College of Engineering in January. Johnson was named to the professorship in 2003 and has […]
The Graduate School at Valparaiso University is hosting a week-long workshop series for arts and entertainment professionals Aug. 5-11. The week begins with non-credit workshops on international arts and entertainment topics including museums, music and theatre. These will be led by Valpo faculty and staff and offer valuable professional development opportunities. All one-day workshops cost […]
Opening Convocation on Aug. 27 to feature signing of 70-year-old Honor Code Valparaiso University expects to welcome approximately 1,100 new undergraduate students, including more than 900 freshmen, when classes begin Tuesday for the fall 2013 semester. This will be the University’s largest incoming class in 36 years. Coupled with the outstanding retention rate, the anticipated […]
Valparaiso University Provost Mark R. Schwehn ’67, Ph.D., will retire from his position effective June 30, 2014, as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Schwehn has served the University since 1983 and was named provost in 2009. “Provost Schwehn has been a transformative, thoughtful leader at Valpo for three decades,” Valparaiso University President […]