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“Legendary Lloyd” McClendon ’81, ‘05H to Deliver Valparaiso University Commencement Address

Valparaiso University will celebrate Winter Commencement on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2:30 p.m., conferring degrees upon 245 undergraduate, graduate, and law students. The keynote speaker

Valparaiso University Celebrates Advent–Christmas Vespers Friday, Dec. 11

WHO: Valparaiso University presents the annual Advent­–Christmas Vespers service, featuring the Kantorei Choir and the Handbell Choir of the Chapel of the Resurrection. WHAT: A

A statement from President Mark A. Heckler: Seeking dignity, dialogue, and respect

Valparaiso University intentionally invites people from different backgrounds, belief systems, and cultures to live with one another and join in a common pursuit of truth.

Institute for Leadership and Service at Valpo Presents Social Change Lecture

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

Valparaiso University Honored as Military Friendly School

Valparaiso University is a 2016 Military Friendly® School, as announced by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting military and civilian worlds. Now in its

Valparaiso University Announces University Research Professor Grants

Valparaiso University faculty members Robert Elder and Carlos Miguel-Pueyo have received University Research Professor grants to continue their studies. The grant program recognizes and encourages

Valparaiso University Names Susan Scroggins as Vice President for Finance and Administration

Valparaiso University has announced Susan Scroggins has been promoted to the role of Vice President for Finance and Administration today. Scroggins, who had worked as

Valparaiso University Announces 2016-2017 Kapfer Research Award Recipient

Valparaiso University Professor Amanda Zelechoski has received the 2016-2017 Philip and Miriam Kapfer Endowed Research Award to continue work on three related projects. Philip and Miriam Kapfer

Valpo alumni commit $3 million to establish endowed director position for Institute for Leadership and Service

Valparaiso University alumni Peter ’65, ’70 M.A. and Bonnie Thalacker ’70 Raquet have generously committed $3 million to establish the Endowed Director’s Chair for the