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Valparaiso University to Offer Academic Enrichment Camp for Elementary and Middle School Students

Posted on May 9, 2013 (October 17, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University’s Office of Undergraduate Admission and Summer Global Leadership Institute announce an exciting new academic camp for elementary and middle school students: Summer Smart, Summer Fun. “Summer Smart, Summer Fun will provide a wonderful opportunity for elementary and middle school students to enjoy hands-on learning experiences that are fun, engaging and educational,” said Alan […]

Valparaiso University Lilly Fellows Program Receives $1.19 Million Grant

Posted on May 15, 2013 (October 17, 2017) by wgwin

The Valparaiso University-based Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts was awarded a $1.19 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. This is the 10th such grant that has been awarded to the Lilly Fellows Program, which has supported more than 60 Lilly Postdoctoral Fellows since its inception in 1991. “We are both humbled and […]

Valparaiso University Announces Lutheran World Relief CEO to Join Faculty

Posted on May 16, 2013 (October 17, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University announces that the Rev. John Arthur Nunes, who served as keynote speaker at the University’s May 19 commencement ceremony, will join its faculty as the Jochum Professor and Chair. Since 2007, Nunes has served as president and CEO of Lutheran World Relief, a $49 million global organization, leading staff in 17 countries in […]

Valparaiso University Professorship Fosters Excellence, Innovation in Engineering

Posted on July 2, 2013 (October 17, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University has named Mark M. Budnik to the Paul and Cleo Brandt Professorship, which promotes teaching excellence in the University’s College of Engineering, effective July 1. Previously, the position was held by Eric Johnson, who became Dean of the College of Engineering in January. Johnson was named to the professorship in 2003 and has […]

Valparaiso University Provost Announces Retirement after 30 Years with University

Posted on August 29, 2013 (October 17, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University Provost Mark R. Schwehn ’67, Ph.D., will retire from his position effective June 30, 2014, as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Schwehn has served the University since 1983 and was named provost in 2009. “Provost Schwehn has been a transformative, thoughtful leader at Valpo for three decades,” Valparaiso University President […]

Valparaiso University Honored by Department of State for Student Achievements as Fulbright Scholars

Posted on November 5, 2013 (October 16, 2017) by wgwin

In Past 10 Years, 26 Valpo Students and Alumni Have Received Prestigious Fulbright Awards Valparaiso University has achieved recognition from the United States Department of State as one of the colleges and universities that produced the most 2012-2013 Fulbright United States students. The Fulbright Program is the United States government’s flagship international educational exchange program. […]

Valparaiso University Introduces Business Analytics Degree

Posted on January 31, 2014 (October 16, 2017) by wgwin

The College of Business at Valparaiso University has developed a new major in business analytics, joining an emerging trend in higher education seeking to address a growing marketplace need. The program will build on the College’s history of developing ethical professionals who are leaders in their fields. “There is a shortage of employees who have […]

Valparaiso University Selects Next Provost after National Search

Posted on March 6, 2014 (October 16, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University announces Mark L. Biermann, Ph.D., will join the University as incoming Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs effective July 1, 2014. In his role, Biermann will be responsible for leadership and oversight of the University’s academic programs as well as student affairs, including campus ministries, international programs, and diversity initiatives. “I’m […]

Winter Recess

Posted on December 2, 2013 (August 18, 2017) by wgwin

Winter recess will begin Saturday, Dec. 21 and classes will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Visit valpo.edu/academics/calendar to view the academic calendar. […]