Generous Alumna Pledges to Add $50 to First 600 Gifts Valparaiso University is celebrating its first-ever day of giving, encouraging alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends to contribute to the University. The day’s theme is “Proud to be Valpo.” Inspired by a challenge from alumna Barbara Schwarz ’76, “Proud to be Valpo” is an […]
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Valparaiso University Joins Generation Study Abroad
National Initiative Aims to Double Number of Students Studying Abroad by 2020 Continuing its commitment to present students with global opportunities, Valparaiso University has joined the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Generation Study Abroad initiative. Valpo is already a member of the IIE network, and this initiative aligns closely with key University priorities. “Generation Study […]
Valparaiso University Academic Year Concludes With Commencement Ceremonies May 16-18
More than 850 undergraduate, graduate, and law students will participate in commencement ceremonies Friday, May 16, Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. The 2013-2014 academic year concludes yet another chapter of the University’s proven excellence in education, leadership, faith, and service. “During Opening Convocation in August, I challenged each member of our student body […]
Valparaiso University Joins Indiana Private College Week
In celebration of private institutions for higher education, Valparaiso University is once again participating in Indiana Private College Week, sponsored by Independent Colleges of Indiana. From Monday, July 21, through Friday, July 25, Valparaiso University and 30 other private, non-profit colleges and universities will share the college selection process with students, parents and any others […]
Total Enrollment Increases for Three Consecutive Years at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University expects to welcome nearly 1,000 new undergraduate students when classes begin Tuesday for the fall 2014 semester. Valpo anticipates total enrollment will be nearly 4,525 — the largest in 34 years. “It’s an exciting time of positive momentum at Valpo, and we continue to recruit, enroll and retain remarkable students of outstanding character,” […]
Valparaiso University Formally Acquires Former Porter Hospital Property
Parking garage to open late 2014 Valparaiso University has officially taken possession of the former Porter Hospital property and will restore the parking structure for use in fall 2014. Following extensive environmental analysis, Valpo announced plans to recondition the parking ramp, improve lighting, and install security cameras between now and November. The site will provide […]
Valparaiso University Announces Former Concordia University Texas President as Distinguished Professor of Leadership
Valparaiso University welcomes Thomas Cedel, Ph.D., as the Distinguished Visiting Professor of Leadership. In this role, Cedel will be affiliated with various departments and colleges throughout the University, and work closely with Mark L. Biermann, Ph.D., provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, as well as key faculty members and stafffrom Student Affairs and […]
Valparaiso University Achieves Positive Rating by Moody’s, Outlook is Stable
Moody’s Investors Service has assigned an A2 rating to Valparaiso University’s 2014 bond issuance with a stable outlook, which indicates low risk to investors. The global credit rating, research and risk analysis firm has also affirmed Valpo’s A2 rating on outstanding debt, which, according to the report, reflects the University’s conservative financial management driving positive […]
Caterpillar Foundation Awards Funding to Valparaiso University to Support Study Abroad in China
Valparaiso University has received funding from the Caterpillar Foundation to support study abroad in China, as a partner in the United States Department of State’s 100,000 Strong Initiative. Recognizing the importance of studying abroad to an increasingly globalized economy, the Caterpillar Foundation has designated funds to help those students who wish to study abroad in […]
Valpo Grad Students Create Orientation App, Honored for Best in Class
Abass Abdul-Rahaman and Gopal Yeruva, graduate students in Valparaiso University’s information technology master’s program, have been honored for a mobile application they created for undergraduate students. During their time as IT interns at Valpo, Abdul-Rahaman and Yeruva collaborated with departments across campus to develop the app to be used during new-student orientation. It includes schedules, […]