The opportunities offered at Valparaiso University encourage our students to grow as individuals and leaders. Evan Annis ’23, a recently graduated biomedical engineering major, exemplified our dedication to learning and thriving, pushing himself to have the kind of Valpo experience that makes our University unique. On top of taking on a challenging major, and a […]
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Valparaiso University Professor Explores Education Through Gaming
Martin Buinicki, Ph.D., professor of English at Valparaiso University has been appointed the next Richard P. Baepler Distinguished Professor in the Humanities. The four-year professorship is a rotating appointment honoring exceptional teachers focused on advancing interdisciplinary and integrative study of the humanities in accord with Valparaiso University’s mission. Professor Buinicki’s term in the role will […]
Who Is Reaching Out? A Look at Help-Seeking Behaviors and Family Dynamics
Nirupama Devaraj, Ph.D., associate professor of economics and associate dean of graduate studies and online education and Margarita Rayzberg, Ph.D., assistant professor of sociology and criminology, are collaborating on an interdisciplinary project looking into the impact of differing family structures on the help-seeking behaviors of women experiencing intimate partner violence in India. This research has […]
Valparaiso University Commercial Earns National Recognition
Valpo Selected as Winner in 35th Annual Telly Awards The Office of Integrated Marketing and Communications at Valparaiso University is a Silver (the highest honor) and Bronze winner in the 35th Annual Telly Awards for their advertisement titled “Where Passion Meets Purpose.” There were nearly 12,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries. The […]
Exceeding Expectations: Valpo Students Place Third in Midwest Collegiate Supply Chain Competition
Valparaiso University’s College of Business is known for its continuing legacy of academic excellence and dedication to providing students with a comprehensive education that places them on the ground running after graduation. The supply chain management major gives students the opportunity to partake in one of the fastest growing job markets in the nation and […]
Teachers, School Leaders Named in Two Competitive Fellowships to Strengthen Indiana Schools and Students
Inaugural Class of Education Leadership Fellows, New Class of Teaching Fellows Recognized at Statehouse Governor Mike Pence has recognized the selection of Fellows in two programs designed to bring new skills and leadership to some of Indiana’s highest-need schools — and to make the state’s best schools more internationally competitive. The first-ever class of Woodrow Wilson […]
Fall 2023 Edition of Valpo Magazine
Another edition of the Valpo Magazine is here, now in its all-new, digital format at valpomagazine.com. In this inaugural online edition, you will meet the newest head men’s basketball coach, Roger Powell Jr. and learn about his plans for bringing Valpo athletics into a new era. Alumni will share their life-changing experiences, from saving lives […]
Valparaiso University Academic Year Concludes With Commencement Ceremonies May 14–15
Spring commencement caps another exciting year for the Valparaiso University community as it continues its legacy in education, leadership, faith and service. The University along with its students and faculty marked achievements during the 2015-2016 academic year in the classroom and beyond. “As our year comes to a close, I admire the dedication to learning, […]
Valparaiso University Represents Region in Tech Hub Designation
The announcement of a regional tech hub landing in Indiana hit home for Valparaiso University earlier this week. As the only university in Northwest Indiana on the state-wide consortium, Valpo celebrated the successful pursuit of Heartland BioWorks being designated as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub and the possibility of its significant benefits for Indiana […]
A Common Calling: Valpo Grads Working as Doctors to Provide Care to Same Underserved Area
Bonded by their passion for service, Chris Weber ’04, Ellie (Goetsch ’05) Eichman, and Lisa (Holmes ’04) Zittergruen are currently working for Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, providing care to underserved locations in Milwaukee. Originally named the Health Contact Center, the name of the clinic was eventually changed to the Sixteenth Street Clinic in 1971, […]