Martin Buinicki, associate professor of English at Valparaiso University, has been named the new Walter G. Friedrich Professor of American Literature. “Professor Buinicki has been an energetic and dedicated teacher at every level,” said Edward Uehling, professor of English at Valpo. “He has taught general education courses with the same care as he does his […]
Valparaiso University’s Harre Union has been awarded a 2011 Honorable Mention for Outstanding Design and Architecture in Education. The award, issued by Education Design Showcase, was featured in the June 2011 issue of College Planning and Management. The award was given for the Union’s construction and design, inspired by a desire to create the new […]
Feb. 8, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University Athletic Director Mark LaBarbera has notified University President José D. Padilla that he has decided to retire at the conclusion of this academic year, June 30, 2022. In LaBarbera’s 18-year tenure at Valpo he has overseen an athletic program that houses 17 teams competing in 19 […]
Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering has joined five other Universities in the region in NearSpace Education’s Dream Big Program. NearSpace Education is an Indiana-based nonprofit whose stated mission is to “inspire, equip, and impact the next generation of STEM students through innovative educational programs.” The project will also involve close collaboration with both other departments […]
The Kinder lernen Deutsch German Language program at Valparaiso University is accepting registrations for children in grades 2-4. Registration is $75, and sessions will take place Tuesdays starting September 24 through February, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kade-Duesenberg German House and Cultural Center. Beginners, repeat attendees, and children with prior exposure […]
More than 90 percent of recent Valpo graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school for the 23rd straight year. The overall placement rate for 2014-2015 alumni is 92.6 percent. Each year, Valparaiso University’s Career Center sponsors nearly 100 career preparation opportunities including networking events, mock interviews, panel discussions and professional development workshops. In addition, […]
Valparaiso University is announcing to the public a bold new Strategic Plan that calls for innovation, increased enrollment and financial sustainability. A two-year engagement process preceded the formation of the Strategic Plan, and involved faculty, staff, students, board members, alumni, and community members. The Strategic Plan was approved by the Board of Directors in October […]
The National Panhellenic Conference, one of the nation’s largest advocacy organizations for women, is recognizing the sorority community at Valparaiso University with its College Panhellenic Excellence Award. Valpo is one of only 14 colleges and universities across the country to receive this honor. College Panhellenics comprise all sororities on campus and are scored on criteria […]
Valparaiso University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer college courses at the new Portage University Center beginning this fall. Beginning Chinese (first semester) will be offered in fall 2012 and will be available to qualified junior and senior high school students as well as adults who wish to learn Mandarin Chinese. The course is offered […]
Haiying He, Ph.D., and Luke Venstrom, ’07, Ph.D., will serve as University Research Professors at Valparaiso University for the 2019–2020 academic year. The grants recognize and encourage scholarly accomplishments and will afford Professors He and Venstrom the opportunity to continue creative and original work through one semester of full-time leave with pay or two consecutive […]