Valparaiso University has once again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, joining a group of select universities and colleges across the country that are honored for their support of volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. A 2012 Honor Roll member, Valpo is one of only four universities in Indiana to achieve […]
Valparaiso University’s Donald V. Fites Engineering Innovation Center has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. Recognition of the LEED Platinum certification will take place during a ceremony at the Fites Center on April 12, at 4 p.m. […]
Valparaiso University was recently listed as No. 8 in Affordable Colleges Online’s rankings of the top colleges and universities in Indiana for the greatest lifetime return on investment. “This ranking is a testament to Valpo’s commitment to providing an outstanding education to our students that is also affordable and within reach,” said David Fevig, Assistant […]
Ranking Based on Academic Quality and Affordability Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has recognized Valparaiso University as one of the top 100 private colleges in the nation for best value. Earlier this year, Valpo was also honored by US. News & World Report as the No. 2 Best Value in the Midwest. This ranking distinguishes Valpo as […]
The Valparaiso University sorority and fraternity community received multiple national awards for overall excellence at the recent Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values (AFLV) Conference in Indianapolis, Ind. AFLV is an organization that stimulates growth and development of sorority and fraternity communities by promoting educational, leadership, and values-based experiences and resources. The goal of the […]
Valparaiso University alumni Joshua Lee ’98 and Benjeman Nichols ’99 have garnered recognition from the Law Bulletin Publishing Company for being among the brightest, most talented attorneys under age 40 in Illinois. Both were members of Christ College — The Honors College while at Valpo. Lee is a partner at Schiff Hardin LLP in Chicago, […]
Student Coffee Hour with artist Michele Feder-Nadoff at 7 p.m. in the Brauer Museum of Art. For more information, visit the Brauer website. […]
WHAT: A panel discussion on “Civility Matters: Civility in Politics, Media and Business.” The event is part of Indiana Humanities’ two-year Spirit of Competition theme, which includes a traveling exhibit that is currently on display at the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts. WHO: Valparaiso University welcomes keynote speaker Congressman Lee Hamilton, who represented the […]
WHAT: “A Concert of Epic Film Music” will feature music from films such as King of Kings, Ben-Hur, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, as well as Hollywood blockbusters by James Horner including “Somewhere Out There” and “My Heart Will Go On.” In remembrance of the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, […]
WHAT: Valparaiso University’s 33rd Annual World Banquet invites community members to experience cultures from more than 50 countries. More than 400 international students from across Valparaiso University’s campus will celebrate this year’s theme of “Building Bridges” by showcasing their culture through traditional food, dress and performances. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for […]