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- 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 […]
- Radiate Knowledge: Simeon Klepac ’25 Brings Hidden Histories to LightFor history major Simeon Klepac ’25, his time at Valparaiso University has been defined by discovery, storytelling, and an unwavering passion for public history. As a senior completing his capstone project, Simeon has found his calling by taking a deep dive into civil rights history at Indiana Dunes State […]
- Gloria Castillo To Serve as 2025 Valparaiso University Commencement SpeakerValparaiso University welcomes Chicago native Gloria Castillo, founder of CMC Enterprises, LLC and former president and CEO of Chicago United, who will serve as the commencement speaker closing out the semester on Saturday, May 10, 2025. “Gloria’s immense efforts have made a tremendous impact on the business sector of […]
- Earth Day, Every Day — Valparaiso University’s Ongoing Commitment to Environmental StewardshipAs Earth Day 2025 approaches, Valparaiso University is once again demonstrating that its commitment to sustainability goes far beyond a single day on the calendar. Through hands-on research, collaborative community partnerships, and passionate student involvement, Valpo continues to embrace environmental stewardship as a year-round responsibility. “Sustainability at Valpo isn’t […]
- Valparaiso University Students to Showcase Innovative Solutions at Engineering Design ExpoAfter months of sketches, calculations, prototypes, and breakthroughs, Valparaiso University’s senior engineering students are ready to share what they have discovered. On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering will host the 2025 Engineering Design Expo at the Gellersen Center and the […]
- The Institute of Liturgical Studies Shines as a Beacon of Lutheran Scholarship and InnovationEvery year, the Chapel of the Resurrection becomes abuzz with a tradition that is widely recognized not only on our campus, but across the entire country: the Institute of Liturgical Studies. This annual gathering of church leadership, congregations, and Lutheran partners aims to provide inspiration and high-level reflection for […]
- Chaosium Donates Game Sets to Valparaiso University’s Center for Games and Interactive EntertainmentChaosium, Inc., the award-winning game company founded in 1975, has generously donated books and multiple starter sets of their acclaimed role-playing games—Call of Cthulhu, RuneQuest, and Pendragon — to Valparaiso University’s new Center for Games and Interactive Entertainment. Michael O’Brien, Vice President of Chaosium, commented on the donation: “Chaosium […]
- Valparaiso University Names Elizabeth Gmitter, Ph.D., PT, MS, as Dean of the College of Nursing and Health ProfessionsValparaiso University is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Gmitter, Ph.D., PT, MS, as the new Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions. A visionary leader with a distinguished career in healthcare education, workforce development, and academic innovation, Dr. Gmitter brings a wealth of experience that […]
- Valparaiso University Students Embody Leadership and Service on Spring Break Service TripsDuring Spring Break 2025, Valparaiso University students traded sun and sand for service and solidarity, traveling to communities in need through the University’s Spring Break service trips. These experiences, deeply rooted in Valpo’s mission of leadership and service, provided students the opportunity to engage meaningfully with communities affected by […]
- Illuminating the Path: Valparaiso University’s Resurrection Labyrinth and the Spirit of Valpo DayJust beyond the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University lies a sacred space often overlooked – a 64-foot-diameter prayer labyrinth designed for reflection, meditation, and spiritual renewal. Constructed in 2005, the Resurrection Labyrinth is more than just a pathway: it symbolizes Valparaiso University’s goal of guiding individuals on […]
