Valparaiso University has once again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, joining a group of select universities and colleges across the country that are honored for their support of volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. A 2012 Honor Roll member, Valpo is one of only four universities in Indiana to achieve […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Valparaiso University Art Department has created unique bowls to be auctioned to the Valparaiso University community. The money collected will be donated to international relief. The bowls range from the fantastic to the sublime. Some of the artwork will be drawings, paintings and photography that simply refer to bowls. In addition, between bids, you […]
Valparaiso University Law School’s Business Law Society and Sports and Entertainment Law Association will host the third annual Catwalk for the Cause Charity Fashion Show to raise money and awareness for Lakeshore PAWS, a local animal rescue organization. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go to Lakeshore PAWS. Lakeshore PAWS is dedicated to […]