Four Valparaiso University Seniors Named Orr Fellows

Campus in the fall

Caleb Alles ’20, Juan Arellano ’20, Danny Dalenberg ’20 and Nathaniel Weber ’20 have been named to the prestigious Orr Fellowship, recognizing them as future business leaders of Indianapolis. Orr Fellowship is a prominent, two-year, post-graduate program combining a full-time position at an innovative, Indianapolis-based company with a curriculum focused on community involvement, professional development […]

Read More…

Andrew Nunemaker: Leadership and Service in Action

Campus in the fall

Andrew Nunemaker ’91 will speak at the inaugural event of the Institute for Leadership and Service’s new speakers series on Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The event is presented in partnership with the Christ College Symposium.  Join us for this interactive event and learn about leadership and service in action. Philanthropist and entrepreneur Andy Nunemaker ’91 earned his bachelor of […]

Read More…

Valparaiso University Awarded Ball Venture Fund Grant for Gaming Center

ELLA-Gaming-Community

June 5, 2023 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has been awarded a $25,000 Ball Venture Fund Grant from the Independent Colleges of Indiana to fund the creation of an on-campus Center for Games and Interactive Entertainment. The Center will act as a central space for faculty, students, and the community to share ideas and […]

Read More…

Immersion in Leadership: One Student’s Amazing Internship Opportunity

Clo Perkins

While Valparaiso University provides a world-class education, the University also prides itself on the opportunities it opens up for its students beyond the boundaries of campus. Clo Perkins ’23 has found an immense amount of growth and experience outside of the classroom during their time at Valpo thanks to a variety of internships that pushed […]

Read More…

Valparaiso University Initiates Search for Next University President

Campus in the fall

After more than a decade as president, Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., announced today his recommendation to the Board of Directors that it begin the search process to identify the next President of Valparaiso University. Heckler assumed his position as the University’s 18th president in 2008. Heckler has agreed to serve as president until such time […]

Read More…

Valpo College of Business Dean Named to Accrediting Body’s Review Committee

Campus in the fall

James D. Brodzinski, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business at Valparaiso University, has been selected for a three-year term on the AACSB Continuous Improvement Review Committee. The Continuous Improvement Review Committee (CIRC) oversees processes for continuation of business accreditation to ensure consistency of standards application and equity of recommendations across teams and across programs […]

Read More…

Two Valparaiso University Seniors Named Orr Fellows

Campus in the fall

Nathaniel Bouman ’19 and Jake Landgraf ’19 have been named to the prestigious Orr Fellowship, recognizing them as future business leaders of Indianapolis. Orr Fellowship is a prominent, two-year, post-graduate program combining a full-time position at an innovative, Indianapolis-based company with a curriculum focused on community involvement, professional development, and leadership. With an annual acceptance […]

Read More…

Valparaiso University Publications Earn International, Regional Recognition

Campus in the fall

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 […]

Read More…

Trip to Germany celebrates historic ties to Valparaiso University

Campus in the fall

President Mark A. Heckler is traveling to Germany in early March to celebrate Valparaiso University’s partners in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg and to honor Wolf Brixner and Olga Hellmich Brixner, who have taught and provided other support for decades at Valpo’s study center in Reutlingen. Well more than a thousand Valparaiso University students and faculty […]

Read More…

Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms Accreditation of Valparaiso University

Campus in the fall

Valpo’s institutional accreditation status now extends through 2027–2028, as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has notified the University of its reaffirmation of accreditation. The HLC oversees for degree-granting colleges and universities in 19 states, including Indiana. The notification comes at the conclusion of the HLC’s decennial comprehensive review of the University. The University’s self-study, called […]

Read More…