Lauren Stutler dreams of traveling the world as a business management consultant. And although her plans have changed during her time at Valpo, she knows the people she’s met and the opportunities she’s had here have prepared her to make her dream a reality. Stutler originally planned to become a high school Spanish teacher, but she quickly realized that […]
The illustrious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program has honored five undergraduate students at Valparaiso University with awards to study abroad in spring 2014. Since 2009, 13 Valpo students have received this award. “It’s a remarkable achievement for our students to be nationally recognized by the Benjamin A. Gilman International Program, which invested significant funding […]
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 dream came true, and as she wraps up her first year as an associate professor of accounting, she is eager to help students with similar ambitions further their studies here […]
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 empowering others; inspired and inspiring. Already exhibiting a myriad of defining traits, Leandro Jaime ’16 is just beginning the journey to realizing his potential. Valpo students are not defined by […]
At Valpo, Emily Robinson ’17 has blossomed in countless ways — as a leader, collaborator, scholar, educator, musician, and motivator. Even though Emily may not know exactly where she’ll be after graduation, she is confident Valpo has prepared her for whatever career path she may choose. From St. Louis, Emily toured more than 20 schools […]
Jessica Aguayo-Huizar ’20 is the 2017 recipient of the “Realizing the Dream” scholarship at Valparaiso University. Recognizing outstanding academic success and persistence, the “Realizing the Dream” annual award is a $2,500 scholarship given to first-generation sophomore students who excelled during their freshman year. Made possible by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., this award honors […]
Valparaiso University Future Business Leaders of America (Phi Beta Lambda) Organization Members Excel at the 2014 National Competition Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the largest professional business organization in the United States. Valparaiso University students competed with over 2000 students from various colleges across the United States. College of Business students represented Valparaiso University at […]
The College of Business has launched a new MBA curriculum including concentrations and graduate certificates. “Our MBA program, with the added daytime, one-year accelerated format, meets the market demand for rigorous, flexible, and global management education,” says Jim Brodzinski, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business. The MBA program emphasizes global connections, including one term with select universities from around the world. Flexible […]
Small businesses employ slightly more than half of Americans, and the college is reaching out to future entrepreneurs. The new minor in entrepreneurship will give students greater insight into cultivating their ideas and growing and maintaining them in a global business market. The college’s program keeps Valpo competitive with other universities and colleges that have begun entrepreneurship programs of […]
The new academic year began with three new faculty members. Professors Sanjeev Jha, Ph.D., Matthew Luth, Ph.D., and Anton Lewis, Ph.D. ’11 all arrived on campus to bolster the college’s already sterling reputation. Professor Jha earned a Ph.D. in management information systems from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2009 and had been an assistant professor of […]