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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Valparaiso University has received a landmark $15 million deferred gift commitment from anonymous donors to establish an endowed fund for student scholarships. The commitment is the single largest gift for student scholarships in Valpo’s 161-year history and among the largest gifts to Forever Valpo: The Campaign for Our Future. “The impact of this overwhelming generosity […]
Three Valparaiso University seniors have been awarded Fulbright grants to continue their international studies while making a contribution to the cultures of Taiwan, Germany, and Poland. Halina Hopkins, Hannah Scupham, and Sterling Summerville completed their undergraduate careers during Valpo’s May 19 commencement ceremony. As recipients of the Fulbright award for 2013-2014, these students will have […]
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 […]