Beginning with construction in spring 2021, updates to the Donald V. Fites Engineering and Innovation Center will provide Valpo’s bioengineering students with a dedicated lab. This lab will be possible thanks to the generosity of James Guilbeau ’60. His vision is to provide bioengineering students with a state-of-the-art facility for educational laboratory experiences. Having a […]
Travel the world one day and build it the next. The architecture across Europe inspired Rebecca Otte ’95 to work to preserve historic structures in the United States after earning her civil engineering degree from Valparaiso University. Rebecca has led many projects as an environmental planner for the Regional Planning Commission’s (RPC) Brownfield Redevelopment Program. […]
Q: What made you choose Valparaiso University? A: I grew up in a little town called Goshen, Indiana. I knew I wanted to go into engineering, so I went to Purdue for a summer camp. But when I got there, I found the campus to be a bit overwhelming. I had also applied to Valpo […]
Valparaiso University recently announced the establishment of the Innovation Hub at McMillan Hall, an interdisciplinary center of entrepreneurship learning. The Innovation Hub is a joint venture of the College of Business and the College of Engineering. Beginning this fall, it will provide students with the opportunity to develop projects and programs, in an environment that combines real-world experience […]
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 […]
This summer Anne Raich, Ph.D., joined the College of Engineering as department chair and associate professor of civil engineering. “I am pleased to welcome Anne to the outstanding group of gifted and passionate faculty that comprises the College of Engineering,” says Eric W. Johnson ’87, Ph.D., dean of the college of engineering and professor of […]
Valpo’s College of Engineering is committed to maintaining a program of excellence that provides students with a wide range of interactive experiences, both inside and outside the classroom and around the world. In recognition of the global forces that affect today’s business environment, the College of Engineering encourages students to take advantage of the international […]
A mechanical engineering major, music minor, and member of Christ College—The Honors College, Alison Norris ’18 has forged her own path at Valpo, incorporating her love for music into an arduous academic schedule. “I chose to attend Valparaiso University for countless reasons — my mother’s alma mater, premier engineering program, and endless opportunity,” Alison says. […]
The second annual Valpo STEM Faire was held on April 8, bringing together more than 300 members of the campus community and Northwest Indiana for a day of innovation and discovery. More than 20 booths filled the Athletics-Recreation Center, many of which included demonstrations as well as a participatory component. Valpo student organizations showcased a […]
The College of Engineering now has a student ambassador program to share the Valpo Experience with prospective students. The ambassadors support College of Engineering recruitment programs by leading tours for prospective students and their parents, providing lab demonstrations on visit days, participating in student outreach to high school students, and getting involved in and supporting […]