Valparaiso University has named Professor Phillip Powell, Ed.D., as Special Assistant to the Provost for Inclusion, effective June 1, 2014. Powell currently serves on Valpo’s faculty in the communication department. “Professor Powell is an accomplished leader on Valpo’s faculty and an excellent selection for this position,” said Mark R. Schwehn, ’67, provost and executive vice […]
Thousands have had their photo taken in front of the White House, countless visitors have toured the White House, but few can say they have spent part of their undergraduate academic career interning inside of the White House. For Nate King ’15, a student in Valparaiso University’s Christ College — The Honors College, stepping through […]
During her time at Valpo, Grace Leuck ’15 has capitalized on every opportunity to hone her leadership skills while contributing to the greater good. As Valpo prepares students for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, Grace embodies the University’s mission to the fullest. Grace is a double major in political science and global service with […]
Margaret Lippert ’15, who earns her bachelor’s from Valparaiso University during its undergraduate Commencement ceremony on May 17, will spend the 2015–2016 academic year in Taiwan thanks to a prestigious Fulbright English teaching assistant grant. In the past 10 years, nearly 30 Valpo graduates have been offered Fulbright research and teaching assistant grants through the […]
Valparaiso University has named Stacey A. Miller, Ed.D., as assistant provost for inclusion. In this role, Miller will work closely with students, faculty, staff and community members to advance diversity and equity as core values of the University and as central to its educational mission. “I am so pleased that Stacey Miller will be joining […]
Valparaiso University is the No. 1 master’s university, as announced today in Washington Monthly’s annual college rankings. 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. “This tremendous honor is a testament to what we already know — […]
Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., president of Valparaiso University, is one of eight presidents and chancellors to sign the Indiana Campus Compact Presidential Commitment, pledging to educate students and graduates who give back to their communities and advance the public good. “Valpo students and alumni lead with integrity and character and make a positive difference across […]
Valparaiso University Professor Amanda Zelechoski has received the 2016-2017 Philip and Miriam Kapfer Endowed Research Award to continue work on three related projects. Philip and Miriam Kapfer are parents to alumni Paul Kapfer ’89, J.D., and Dr. Stephanie Kapfer ’91. The bi-annual award is funded by an endowment created by the Kapfer family and provides one semester […]
Valparaiso University has announced Susan Scroggins has been promoted to the role of Vice President for Finance and Administration today. Scroggins, who had worked as Valpo’s Vice President for Administration, also will serve as the University’s treasurer and chief financial officer while continuing to lecture on occasion in graduate-level classes in Finance and Financial Management. […]
Valparaiso University intentionally invites people from different backgrounds, belief systems, and cultures to live with one another and join in a common pursuit of truth. As a unique community of learning, we seek to model for one another and for the world what it could be like to live in a community of love and […]