Four current and former Valparaiso University College of Engineering students have received prestigious awards from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship program. Erin Dillon, a senior civil engineering major from West Lafayette, Ind., and Peter Krenzke, a 2008 mechanical engineering graduate, have been awarded graduate fellowships from the National Science Foundation, which will provide […]
In addition to this honor, contributors to the Lighter received a number of awards for individual works. Receiving first place are Dillon Carter of Flora, Ind., for his hand drawn illusion, “Perspective”; Lauren Nelson of North Oaks, Minn., for her free verse poem, “Scars, Maps”, and John Linstrom of South Haven, Mich., for his short […]
Valparaiso University’s Graduate School Psychology program has earned national recognition for its commitment to promoting the proper education and effective preparation of school psychologists. The School Psychology Program was approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) on Jan. 28, 2011. The announcement was made following a comprehensive review of three years of program […]
A prominent advocate and scholar of community building efforts throughout the world will present the commencement address at Valparaiso University’s Dec. 12 ceremonies honoring graduates and will be honored for his efforts. John P. “Jody” Kretzmann, a former Valpo faculty member and currently co-director of The Asset-Based Community Development Institute and a research professor in […]
One-of-a-kind health care leadership degree gives health professionals essential skills to lead in today’s growing health care field. Continuing its 150-year tradition of educating and training dynamic leaders, Valparaiso University — ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Midwestern Regional College — will now set the standard for […]
The Rt. Rev. Munib Younan, bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and president of the Lutheran World Federation, will be the speaker at Valparaiso University’s Dec. 11 ceremonies honoring graduates. Younan is a globally respected leader encouraging interfaith dialogue, and has served as bishop since 1998. As president of […]
The annual Advent-Christmas Vespers, featuring the Valparaiso University Kantorei, will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 in the Chapel of the Resurrection. There will be two services, the first at 7 p.m. and again at 10 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Reserved seating cards are available at the Chapel of the […]
Sunday, May 19 10 a.m. Baccalaureate Service, Chapel of the Resurrection 11 a.m. Receptions College of Arts and Sciences, Harre Union Ballroom College of Business, Christopher Center Community Room College of Engineering, Center for the Arts College of Nursing, Harre Union Founders Table 1:30 p.m. Conferring of Degrees, Athletics-Recreation Center For more information regarding tickets, […]
One of the largest gifts in Valparaiso University history will ensure the preservation of the Chapel of the Resurrection and enable opportunities for significant enhancement to this enduring symbol of faith. The $15 million gift from the Rev. Mark and Kathy Helge will support the most critical preservation issues facing the chapel while adding programmatic […]
Enrollment in Valparaiso University’s MBA program in the 2010-2011 academic year has increased 35 percent over last year, the largest year-over-year increase in the program’s history. “Valparaiso University has a reputation for quality and the MBA program is no exception,” said Bruce MacLean, director of Valpo’s graduate programs in management. “Students are coming to Valpo […]