At Valparaiso University’s College of Business, you will find hundreds of young, aspiring professionals who are learning the skills they need to take on the challenges of tomorrow’s workforce. They are presented with countless opportunities to prepare for success in a career that they will love. James Baur ’22, an accounting & Asian studies double-major […]
Like most high school students, Dayna Johnson ’03, ’12, P.E. was unsure what career path she wanted to pursue. Born into a blue-collar family, her mother — a nurse — hoped that she would enter the medical field as a doctor. “Unfortunately, I really can’t stand the sight of blood,” Dayna says. “I didn’t know […]
The College of Engineering strives to offer a wide range of research opportunities to fuel the creative curiosity of Valpo’s future engineers. The College allows independent study to advance student research skills and allow them to build the qualities that employers look for in today’s job market. The transportation research team is living up to […]
Valparaiso University prides itself on the opportunities it provides students to use their learning to serve a greater cause. The University is also committed to sustainability, and keeping the planet as clean and healthy as possible. A new grant from the United States Department of Energy has given Valpo a chance to live those values. […]
Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering takes pride in the technical education the program provides its students, but it recognizes that becoming a well-rounded individual requires more. For those students who excel both in the classroom and in the community, Tau Beta Pi — the engineering honors society— is now celebrating 60 years on Valpo’s campus. […]
At Valpo, our College of Engineering is always taking the lead in academics, student involvement and consistently high placement rates after graduation. Our programs are designed for success because they keep students engaged, provide real-world career skills, and allow students to pursue their passions and gain hands-on experience, while doing something they truly enjoy. The […]
Alumni of the Valparaiso University College of Business are returning to campus to share their experiences and expertise with the professionals of the future with Project Leadership Initiative for Grooming High-performing Talent (LIGHT), a unique program offering coaching, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help Valpo students stand out from their peers. Each month, Project LIGHT’s […]
Mark Lorenz ’22 is a business analytics major with a minor in supply chain management and is ready to make a difference in the business world. Mark has a job offer already lined up for after graduation from the Pandiut Company, an organization specializing in global electrical infrastructure in Tinley Park, Illinois. While his journey […]
Supply chain management is an integral part of many of the modern conveniences we take for granted, and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted its importance to the public. Recognizing the growing need for educated professionals in the field, the Association of Supply Chain Managers (ACSM) is helping Valparaiso University’s College of Business […]
For Valparaiso University alumnus Connor Carmichael ’20, ’21 MHA, being part of a tight-knit community of students and professors pushed him to excel and gave him the tools he needed to take on vital supply chain management challenges in the health care system. Today, just months after obtaining his MHA, Connor is continuing to help […]