Valparaiso University President Mark A. Heckler exchanged his suit and tie for a backpack and a notebook on April 20, switching roles with a student, senior german major Emily German, in an event sponsored by Valpo’s Mortar Board to raise money for charity. Heckler and German began their new “roles” at 8 a.m. and continued […]
With 200 trees planted, $5,000 raised, and three cleanup activities executed, Taiz, Yemen, is flourishing with a greener landscape, increased funds for a cancer hospital, and restored public and private spaces. Graduate School alumnus Ammar Al-Hawi ’10 said his experience at Valparaiso University was the inspiration behind these changes. “My time at Valpo provided me […]
Four athletic teams from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance. The NCAA announced that the volleyball, softball, baseball, and men’s tennis teams each received the honor. The award is presented to teams that have an NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate in the top 10 percent of all […]
A published author and expert in metatdata, librarianship, and J. R. R. Tolkien studies has been appointed Dean of Library Services at Valparaiso University. Dr. Bradford Lee Eden, Associate University Librarian for Technical Services and Scholarly Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara, will join the Valparaiso University community on Aug. 1. As Dean […]
In two recently released higher education rankings, Valparaiso University was recognized for the high quality of its academic experience. Valparaiso University was named among the nation’s top institutions by the Princeton Review in its 2012 edition of “The Best 376 Colleges.” About 15 percent of the nation’s 2,500 four-year institutions are profiled in the book. […]
Valparaiso University’s outstanding educational value and quality academic programs earned strong recognition once again from U.S. News & World Report in its annual rankings. The report, released on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, showed Valparaiso University improving its rankings in a number of areas. In the Best Value category, Valparaiso University ranked second among regional universities […]
Michael Joseph, an experienced higher education administrator and enrollment strategist, has been appointed to join Valparaiso University’s senior leadership team as vice president for enrollment management beginning October 17. As the chief enrollment officer, Michael will lead the development and oversee the execution of the University’s comprehensive enrollment management plan. Joseph will work closely with […]
Recipients of the Alumni Community Service Award, which honors alumni who have enhanced the prestige of the University by virtue of their character and integrity through outstanding service in their community, are: John M. Albers ’85 earned his bachelor of arts degree from Valparaiso University with majors in Theology and Greek. Albers is currently a […]
Valparaiso University announced on Feb. 14 the planned construction of a new 15,000-square-foot Welcome Center at the U.S. 30 entrance to campus. The Welcome Center will create a front door for the University and will support the needs of prospective students, alumni and all guests visiting campus. It will also house some key historical and […]
Valparaiso University Director of athletics Mark LaBarbera announced on Wednesday that Bryce Drew has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to continue his tenure as head coach of the Valpo men’s basketball program. “Valparaiso University is committed to building a high-quality, competitive basketball program,” said Valparaiso University President Mark A. Heckler. “Bryce Drew has proven […]