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Ten Valparaiso University Seniors, Alumni Named Fulbright Semifinalists

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has announced its semifinalists for the 2020–2021 academic year, and 10 Valpo students and recent alumni have advanced to this

Valpo Faculty Members Awarded 2020–2021 Wheat Ridge Ministries–O.P. Kretzmann Fund Research Grants

Four Valparaiso University professors will advance various areas related to physical, spiritual and mental health through innovative research in the upcoming academic year. Christina Cavinder

Valparaiso University Music Therapy Program Launches Sensory Friendly Series

Program kicks off with concert on Feb. 22 Valparaiso University’s music department will be hosting the first of two “Sensory Friendly” concerts on Feb. 22,

Valparaiso University Receives Historic $15 Million Gift for Student Scholarships

Valparaiso University has received a landmark $15 million deferred gift commitment from anonymous donors to establish an endowed fund for student scholarships. The commitment is

Valparaiso University Appoints Bonnie and Peter Raquet Endowed Director’s Chair for Institute for Leadership and Service

Valparaiso University has announced David Henreckson, Ph.D., will serve as the next Bonnie and Peter Raquet Endowed Director’s Chair for the Institute for Leadership and

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas ’89 J.D. to Deliver Valparaiso University Commencement Address

Valparaiso University will celebrate Winter Commencement on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m., conferring degrees upon 163 undergraduate, graduate and law students. The speaker is

Valpo Faculty Member to Participate in International Spanish Research Initiative

Carlos Miguel-Pueyo, professor of Spanish and head of the Spanish section at Valparaiso University, has been invited by the Royal Spanish Academy of Language to

Valpo Counseling Services Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Stewart Cooper, Ph.D., director of Counseling Services and professor of psychology at Valparaiso University, has received a lifetime achievement award from the largest organization of

Valparaiso University Announces Kapfer Research Award Recipient

Valparaiso University’s Michael W. Longan, Ph.D., professor of geography, has received the Kapfer Endowed Faculty Research Award to continue his work on the geography of