Valpo to honor alumni for achievement, service

Campus in the fall

Recipients of the Alumni Community Service Award, which honors alumni who have enhanced the prestige of the University by virtue of their character and integrity through outstanding service in their community, are: John M. Albers ’85 earned his bachelor of arts degree from Valparaiso University with majors in Theology and Greek. Albers is currently a […]

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Valparaiso University Ranked Fourth in Nation for Contribution to Public Good

Campus in the fall

Valparaiso University has been named the No. 4 top master’s university in the nation by the Washington Monthly magazine. The publication annually ranks universities based on their contribution to the public good. Criteria include cutting-edge research and scholarship, recruiting and graduating low-income students and commitment to service. Specifically, the rankings focus on community service hours […]

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Valpo named to President’s honor roll for service

Campus in the fall

Valparaiso University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Valpo is one of only 10 Indiana colleges on the Honor Roll. “This is a recognition that remembers the dedicated work of students, faculty, and staff at Valpo,” said the Rev. Brian Johnson, executive director of campus ministries, who was instrumental […]

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Valparaiso University Moves to Third in the Nation for Contribution to Public Good

Campus in the fall

Washington Monthly has named Valparaiso University the No. 3 master’s university in the country in this prestigious ranking. According to the magazine’s system, colleges are ranked by their contribution to the country, and it recognizes institutions that provide an outstanding education while maintaining affordability. Criteria include cutting-edge research and scholarship, recruiting and graduating low-income students […]

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Valparaiso University Receives Presidential Recognition for Exemplary Community Service

Campus in the fall

Valparaiso University has again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, joining 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 receiving distinction for general community service, Valpo was named with distinction to […]

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Valpo Mortar Board Chapter Receives National Recognition

Campus in the fall

The Gown and Gavel chapter of Mortar Board at Valparaiso University received national recognition at the Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society Conference held recently in Indianapolis. Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society recognizes college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Receiving a 2016 Silver Torch award distinguishes Valpo’s chapter […]

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Lynn Named Director for Valpo’s Institute for Leadership & Service

Campus in the fall

Elizabeth Lynn has been named as the director of Valparaiso University’s Institute for Leadership and Service, located in the Office of Campus Ministries. “Elizabeth’s involvement with the Valparaiso community and experience with civic engagement makes her the ideal candidate to lead the Institute for Leadership and Service,” said Mark Schwehn, Valparaiso University provost. “The development […]

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Valpo to Host ‘Philanthropy and Competition’ Panel Jan. 29

Campus in the fall

WHAT: A panel discussion on “Philanthropy and Competition.” The panel participants will engage in a thoughtful conversation about the ways that donors and nonprofit organizations navigate questions of collaboration, competition, and charitable decision-making, particularly in a difficult economic climate. WHO: Martin Buinicki, Friedrich Professor of American Literature at Valparaiso University, will host a panel discussion […]

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YAWAna Eat? World Relief Campaign Educational Dinner

Campus in the fall

YAWAna Eat? Educational Dinner, in support of Valparaiso University’s World Relief Campaign. Find out about The YAWA Project: Bettering a Nation Through Education, and learn about the Native American tribe Lakota, their tradition and culture, the importance of education on Native American reservations and the children on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The dinner will be […]

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