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Student Spotlights


Unexpected Discoveries: Nursing student gains cultural awareness while pursuing passion for global health care

When Kelsey Fader ’16 first stepped foot on Valpo’s campus, she had no idea just how her passions would collide. But that is exactly what

Defining Moments: Fulbright recipient Sterling Summerville ’13 embraces opportunities for cultural exchange

Sterling Summerville ’13 is a busy man. Take his time at Valparaiso University: He studied international service and gender studies, played running back on the

Breaking Down Barriers: Valpo students attend class inside prison to explore real-world issues

Fifteen minutes. That’s 900 heartbeats and 180 breaths. It’s also the amount of time it takes students to board a bus at Valparaiso University and

A Global Perspective: Experiential learning takes Valpo filmmakers around the world

For centuries, humans have used stories to connect with each other, and often, these stories have the power to spark emotions, create understanding, educate people,

The Power of Education: Valpo prepares Kenyan student to create positive change in the world.

Nearly 8,000 miles separated Mercy Ngetich ’15, who grew up in remote village in Nakuru, Kenya, and Valparaiso University. On the surface, differences between the

#oneVALPO: Campus community unites through grassroots initiative

A quick glance at the headlines on recent sports pages can give even the most star-struck athletics fan a healthy dose of cynicism. However, sports

A Thoughtful Reflection, a Bright Future: Provost Biermann Sees Light at Valpo

On a bright but chilly morning, just one of many this fall, Provost Mark L. Biermann, Ph.D., strolls through the Christopher Center reflecting on how

From Iceland to Valpo

Acclaimed sculpture installation “Borders” comes to Valpo, the first college campus to host the exhibition after prominent displays at the United Nation Headquarters in New

A Crusader Family: Laura Becker ’15 Continues her Family’s Valpo Legacy

Laura Becker ’15, a communication major with a sociology minor, always knew she would one day call Valpo her home. Coming from a long legacy