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- A Standing Ovation: Tori Tiller ’25 Shines Center Stage at Valparaiso UniversityTori Tiller ’25 looks at life with an artist’s eye. Where we may see a billboard, she sees the hard work of a designer; while watching her favorite shows, she makes a point to admire the work of the actors who bring it to life; a composer wrote that […]
- From Curiosity to Contribution: How Dylan Grace ’23 Found His Calling at ValpoWhen Dylan Grace ’23 first stepped onto Valparaiso University’s campus, he had no idea how transformative his college experience would be. What began as an unexpected choice quickly became the foundation for a life rooted in discovery, growth, and purpose. At Valpo, Dylan didn’t just earn a degree — […]
- Valparaiso University Partners with StoryPoint to Host CarFit EventValparaiso University’s occupational therapy program, part of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, will once again host a CarFit event to help older drivers enhance the safety and comfort of their vehicles. The event will take place on April 10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at StoryPoint Chesterton and is […]
- Valparaiso University Launches Inaugural Video Game Music and Design Courses, Fostering Innovation and Collaboration Among StudentsValparaiso University has successfully completed the inaugural semester of two innovative new courses in Video Game Music and Introduction to Game Programming, offering students hands-on experience in one of today’s fastest-growing creative and technological industries. These interdisciplinary courses reflect the University’s commitment to evolving academic programs that empower students […]
- Valparaiso University Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement CeremoniesValparaiso University held its annual commencement ceremonies for those graduating graduate and undergraduate programs on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Graduating students from the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business received their diplomas at 9 a.m., while those from the College of Engineering and College of Nursing […]
- How Jailynn Hubbard ’25 Balances Motherhood, School, and a Thriving Career in HealthcareWhen Jailynn Hubbard ’25 spotted a flyer for Valparaiso University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions in the break room at Northwest Health, she couldn’t have imagined how that moment would transform her life. Now, as she prepares to walk across the Commencement stage, Jailynn reflects on her remarkable […]
- Valparaiso University Names New Senior Vice President for Enrollment and MarketingValparaiso University is pleased to announce that LeAnn Hughes will be taking the position of senior vice president of enrollment and marketing, effective July 1. Hughes comes into the position after a nine-year tenure as the vice president of enrollment management and marketing at Illinois Wesleyan University. In this […]
- Valparaiso University Students Explore the Tabletop Gaming Industry with Exciting InternshipsTwo Valparaiso University students and one recent alum have been selected as members of the first cohort of paid summer interns with Goodman Games, an international tabletop roleplaying game company. Alex Pawlowski ’27, Audrey Storer ’25, and Jon Tomasik ’24 will spend the summer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, learning […]
- Finding Home and Success: Kudakwashe Chikonyora’s ’25 Valpo JourneyWhen Kudakwashe (Kuda) Chikonyora ’25 arrived at Valparaiso University from Zimbabwe four years ago, he had never visited the United States before. Now, he’s graduating with a bachelor of science in actuarial science and is preparing to address his classmates as one of this year’s Baccalaureate speakers while looking […]
- Lissa Yogan Named Aida Tomeh Distinguished Service Award Award RecipientLissa VanBebber ’82 Yogan, Ph.D., professor of sociology and criminology and associate provost for faculty affairs has been posthumously awarded the Aida Tomeh Distinguished Service Award by the North Central Sociological Association (NCSA). The award recognizes an NCSA member who has served the organization in multiple capacities throughout their […]