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Student Spotlights


Transforming Lives: Valpo Alumna Pursues Unique Calling

Dawn Trautman ’94 is a woman of impact among her friends, within her community of faith, and throughout her professional world. Equipped with a keen

Leadership, Community, and Faith

Service. Leadership. Vocation. For Caleb Rollins ’15, these words defined his experience at Valpo and created his path to philanthropic work as development manager for

Embracing Opportunities: Katie Merkling ’16 finds community in Valpo’s math and science education program.

Water boils over the stove at an old off-campus home awaiting uncooked noodles. A kitchen timer beeps, and giggles erupt from the kitchen table where

Making Miracles: Fourth Annual Dance Marathon Strives to Change Lives

Their mission is simple: to dance for those who can’t. For the fourth year in a row, Valpo Dance Marathon continues to evolve and become

Valpo students discover new places, build friendships, and give back to local and global communities during Spring Break

For many years, a passion for service has poured out of the Valparaiso University community as groups of Valpo students step away from their time-consuming

Run at the Top: The Crusaders’ Success Under Bryce Drew

May 17, 2011. That was the day Homer Drew announced that his 22nd season as head coach of the Valparaiso men’s basketball program had been his

Defining Experiences: Leandro Jaime ’16 uncovers “The Power of &” at Valpo

First-generation student and fearless leader; a head for business and a heart for community; fraternity brother and focused communicator; mentee and mentor; embracing diversity and

Man on a Mission: Bryan Manalo ’11 uses Valpo education to improve health of children around the world.

Garbage and rubble still line the streets, remnants of a catastrophic earthquake that occurred more than five years ago, signs there is still much work

Friendship: One of Valpo’s great traditions.

On a sunny day in September 1964, two freshmen were studying in the cafeteria in Wehrenberg Hall. They casually struck up a conversation, and the