Brauer Museum of Art Announces 2013-2014 Season

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Opening Reception is Sept. 6 The Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University’s 2013-2014 exhibition season features works from the Museum’s extensive permanent collection, as well as digital art, prints, sculptures and paintings by prominent artists from around the world. An opening reception will be held Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. to kick off the […]

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Cultural Ambassador

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With 200 trees planted, $5,000 raised, and three cleanup activities executed, Taiz, Yemen, is flourishing with a greener landscape, increased funds for a cancer hospital, and restored public and private spaces. Graduate School alumnus Ammar Al-Hawi ’10 said his experience at Valparaiso University was the inspiration behind these changes. “My time at Valpo provided me […]

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Valparaiso University Ranked Fourth in Nation for Contribution to Public Good

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Valparaiso University has been named the No. 4 top master’s university in the nation by the Washington Monthly magazine. The publication annually ranks universities based on their contribution to the public good. Criteria include cutting-edge research and scholarship, recruiting and graduating low-income students and commitment to service. Specifically, the rankings focus on community service hours […]

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Valparaiso University Ranks in Top 10 Indiana Colleges with Best Return on Investment

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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 […]

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Valparaiso University Named a 2014 Best Private College by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

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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 […]

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Valparaiso University Sorority and Fraternity Community Receives National Recognition

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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 […]

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Valparaiso University Alumni Honored Among Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s 40 Under Forty Top Attorneys

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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, […]

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Valpo to Host Panel Discussion Featuring Congressman Hamilton

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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 […]

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Valpo to Bring Epic Film Music to Life on Concert Stage

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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, […]

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