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February 17, 2016

Institute for Leadership and Service at Valpo Offers Lecture on Community Engagement Outside the Nonprofit Sector

WHAT: Valparaiso University’s Institute for Leadership and Service presents the Pathways to Purpose Speaker Series, which invites students to hear from alumni and other exemplary

February 10, 2016

U.S. Department of Energy and National Science Foundation Award Valparaiso University Funding for Physics Research

Valparaiso University acquired a $210,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and a $129,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for nuclear

February 10, 2016

Defining Experiences: Leandro Jaime ’16 uncovers “The Power of &” at Valpo

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

February 9, 2016

Polar Plunge at Valpo held on Feb. 20

WHO: Valparaiso University and the Special Olympics of Indiana come together for the 2016 Polar Plunge, an event raising awareness and funds to sponsor the

January 25, 2016

Man on a Mission: Bryan Manalo ’11 uses Valpo education to improve health of children around the world.

Garbage and rubble still line the streets, remnants of a catastrophic earthquake that occurred more than five years ago, signs there is still much work

January 18, 2016

American Chemical Society Awards Valparaiso University Funding for Chemistry Research in the Petroleum Field

Valparaiso University secured a $70,000 grant from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund. Valpo obtained one of only 45 estimated annual awards for undergraduate

January 14, 2016

Valpo Institute for Leadership and Service Announces Spring 2016 Speaker Series

Valparaiso University’s Institute for Leadership and service announces its Spring 2016 Pathways to Purpose speaker series featuring speakers and topics focusing on professional development. The

January 11, 2016

Indiana Health Department Awards Valparaiso University Funding for Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Efforts

Valparaiso University acquired a $200,000 grant from the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Commission of the Indiana State Department of Health. With this funding, Valparaiso University’s

January 5, 2016

Valparaiso University Named 2016 Best Value College by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

Rankings recognize strong academic record and great economic value Valparaiso University has been honored as one of Kiplinger Personal Finance’s 100 best values in private