Nathaniel Bouman ’19 and Jake Landgraf ’19 have been named to the prestigious Orr Fellowship, recognizing them as future business leaders of Indianapolis. Orr Fellowship is a prominent, two-year, post-graduate program combining a full-time position at an innovative, Indianapolis-based company with a curriculum focused on community involvement, professional development, and leadership. With an annual acceptance […]
As Carmen Vincent ’20 approaches her final semester at Valpo, she knows she is well prepared for life after graduation and to live to her full potential. Carmen has become an experienced storyteller in a variety of contexts and mediums. The digital media major and Kemper Scholar is also one of 10 nationwide winners of […]
The irony was not lost on Claire Ehr ’19. The day she made her official visit to the Valparaiso University campus it was raining, which meant she was not able to do a full walking tour. But maybe that was a sign. Claire grew up in London, known as much for its foggy and overcast […]
Rachel Rockey has a clear vision of what she wants to do with her life: to teach mathematics to high school students and to be a motivational leader for them. “I want to become the teacher that is a light to her students and inspires them to learn — not only teaching mathematics, but inspiring […]
Andrew Schrader was in seventh grade when he decided to pursue a career in humanitarian engineering. “I went on a mission trip to Mexico to help build homes,” he said. “I knew it was the kind of work I wanted to continue.” So when he was deciding where to attend college, he knew he wanted […]
Christ College has been an influential part of sophomore Michelle Sopetti’s college experience since she first showed interest at Valparaiso University. Although she is a biology/pre-med major, she enjoys the humanities offered to her through the honors college. “I chose Valpo because of Christ College,” Sopetti said. “After I visited CC, I was sold on […]
Each year, Christ College sends a group of students to the National Undergraduate Research Conference (NCUR), the leading academic undergraduate research conference in the United States. Students initially submit an abstract to NCUR and those who are selected then present their scholarship in an academic conference session. Following the conference, NCUR encourages presenters to submit […]
When alumnus Daniel Owens ’23 thinks back to his childhood career dreams, there’s quite a few that come to mind: chef, movie star, musician, and professional soccer player (running not included). While Dan cultivated each of those passions during his time at Valpo — and has continued to do so every day since — it […]
June 14– Valparaiso, Indiana – Kate Eisenhutt ’22 has been selected as a 2023 Fulbright Scholar. Through the Fulbright Scholar Program, this recent Valpo graduate will have the opportunity to meet, work, learn and live with the people of her host country while teaching and furthering her ultimate career aspirations. “I think it’s really awesome, […]
Maiah Deogracias As a senior looking back on my Symphony Orchestra experience, I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to play with this group throughout my undergraduate studies. Being part of this talented and motivated group has left me with three main takeaways: Symphony Orchestra has allowed me to create music in community: […]