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Student Spotlights


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

The Will to Succeed: Vanesa Abad ’17 Able to Juggle it All at Valpo

The bright lights illuminate the flawlessly manicured field at Alumni Stadium. A piercing wind amplifies the effects of an already bitter November evening. Scores of

Storm Intercept Team puts meteorology students close to storm center

Photos provided by Adam Stepanek, VUSIT Convective Field Studies Valpo’s renowned meteorology program annually graduates budding weather experts, but they’ve hardly spent all their time in

Altruism Through Umpiring: Reid Lester ’02 combines passion for sports with sense of service to improve the lives of United States veterans.

Sitting at his desk inside the office of a major financial institution, Reid Lester ’02 shifts his gaze toward the television. His beloved team –

A Dream Job: Daniel Blood ’10 expands Valpo’s mission through Engineers Without Borders

By the time he reached his teens, Daniel Blood ’10, Ph.D., had an intimate understanding of the value of American goodwill in the poorest parts

Intersecting Passions: Kelsey Larson ’15 explores classroom and community, science and art.

As she sits alone in Valpo’s art studio, Kelsey Larson ’15 focuses intently on the project at hand, blocking out any other distractions or obligations.

Global Ambition: Professor Liu brings professional experience and international perspective to College of Business.

As a high school student in south central China, Jiangxia (Renee) Liu, Ph.D., anticipated the opportunity to continue her education in the United States. That