James Nagel ’10, a Valparaiso University alumnus, majored in mechanical engineering with a minor in business administration, and he is now using his understanding of technology and business to support sustainable energy technology. He is the co-founder of HelioVolta — which performs analysis, assessments and support for solar energy projects — and SolarGrade, a software […]
In the world of computer programming, the exclamation point means “not,” or “opposite.” So when Dan White, Ph.D., associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and his colleagues founded the !WIRED Lab — or the Wireless Research and Electronic Discovery Lab — in 2014, they were really conveying that the program had a focus on […]
Valpo’s College of Engineering brings together top tier educators who truly thrive when placed in a classroom setting. Flavia Mendonca, Ph.D., assistant professor of civil engineering, combines her passion for teaching and her expertise in the field of civil engineering, as the first female Latin American professor in the College. “My start in Valpo is […]
Valpo’s College of Engineering is a place where students can expect to be mentored, challenged, and tested in order to reach their highest potential. Our faculty believes that each incoming student, regardless of their background, carries a different perspective and offers something valuable to the field of engineering. For Isoken Ogli ’23, the encouragement that […]
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, […]
Two notable College of Engineering Alumni were honored at Homecoming 2023 for their career achievements since leaving their programs. Michael Steffen ’07, a double major in mechanical and electrical engineering was given the Outstanding Young Alumni award, while Ben Macy ’13, an electrical engineering major, earned the First Decade Achievement Award. These two embody the […]
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: […]
More than 8 million people live in London, with some 20 million tourists visiting each year. What are the chances of meeting someone you know? And yet just such a surprise encounter occurred during Spring Break between Christ College students and their dean. Dean VanZanten, in London to visit her son and his fiancée, was […]
Hala Filipowicz ’20 spent just 15 months in Valparaiso University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, but its mission made a lasting impression on how she viewed her role in the medical field. “I don’t have to hold a doctorate to pursue great opportunities in healthcare like nursing,” Hala says. “I’m able to work with […]
In September, Valparaiso University’s graduating master of science in physician assistant studies students were honored in a white coat ceremony that recognized their accomplishments and signified their entrance into the healthcare field. Nineteen students comprised the first cohort of the five-year program that they began in 2015. After finishing their clinical rotations in seven core […]