Valparaiso University has launched a Master of Social Work (MSW) program that will provide an ethical, inclusive, and diverse pool of professionals to schools, criminal justice programs, and other workplaces in the region and across the country. With the demand for social work professionals set to grow by 9% between 2021 and 2031, this program […]
José D. Padilla To Lead in Times of Unprecedented Challenges and Opportunities The Board of Directors of Valparaiso University (“Valpo”) announced today that it has named José D. Padilla as its next President. A dynamic innovator, thinker and natural leader, Padilla brings many skills, experiences and accomplishments in higher education which are ideally suited to […]
More than 90% of recent Valpo graduates have secured employment or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation for the 28th straight year. The overall placement rate for 2019–2020 alumni is 94.4%. Valparaiso University’s Career Center sponsors career preparation opportunities including networking events, mock interviews, panel discussions and professional development workshops. In addition, […]
Valparaiso University has been awarded more than $100,000 from the Indiana Space Grant Consortium (INSGC), a subsidiary of NASA, to fund five research projects. “The Indiana Space Grants offer Valpo a tremendous opportunity to engage in meaningful, interdisciplinary research,” said Eric W. Johnson ’87, Ph.D., provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “We are […]
Oct. 18, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The Rev. Brian A.F. Beckstrom will join Valparaiso University as assistant vice president for mission, church and ministry effective Jan. 17, 2022. Most recently, Beckstrom has served at Wartburg College as dean of spiritual life and campus pastor. In his role as assistant vice president for mission, church […]
The spring semester at Valparaiso University will feature plenty of opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to enjoy musical performances from our variety of the University’s groups and ensembles. All concerts are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Feb. 10: 12th Annual Epic Films Music Concert, 7 p.m., Chapel of the […]
When Christian Yoder first attended the spring 2020 course “Historical Theatre: The Shanghai Jews,” she was not expecting to create something that would touch an audience overseas. Yet after months of researching, interviewing, and navigating a pandemic, “The Singer of Shanghai” premiered on YouTube, garnering attention that has since grown to international levels. On January […]
Chloe Smith ’23, a health science major on track to enter the physician assistant program at Valparaiso University, had never been to the Indy 500 or the Indy 500 Festival before 2022. Watching the floats and marchers go by with her family, however, she realized that it was an Indiana tradition that she wanted to […]
Dan White Ph.D., associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Valparaiso University has been named the recipient of the Michael V. Carano Teacher Excellence Award from the IPC Education Foundation. The annual, student-nominated award comes with a $1,000 cash prize and a one-year membership to IPC Edge, the institution’s online learning platform. This award […]
U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan held a press conference at Valparaiso University’s LeBien Hall on Monday, February 12, 2024 regarding $1 million in federal funding he helped secure for the College of Nursing and Health Professions. “Congratulations to Valparaiso University for your dedicated efforts to secure this federal funding award to modernize the Skills Lab […]