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Valparaiso University to offer courses in Portage

Valparaiso University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer college courses at the new Portage University Center beginning this fall. Beginning Chinese (first semester) will be

Valparaiso University project to be featured at international conference

A Valparaiso University student project to bring fresh water to a remote African village will be highlighted at the Clinton Global Initiative University conference Saturday,

Bryce Drew agrees to contract extension with Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University Director of athletics Mark LaBarbera announced on Wednesday that Bryce Drew has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to continue his tenure as

Valparaiso University’s German Program Honored for Excellence

Valparaiso University’s German Program has been designated a German Center of Excellence by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). Valpo is one of

College of Engineering recognized by the American Concrete Institute

The American Concrete Institute has named Valparaiso University to its list of 15 Outstanding Universities for 2011. The ACI Award for University Student Activities was

Valpo student awarded fellowship to help end malaria

Andrew Denecke, a sophomore psychology major who serves as chaplain for Valparaiso University’s Social Action Leadership Team (SALT), has been selected for a fellowship program

Valparaiso University Receives $5 Million Gift for New Welcome Center

Valparaiso University announced on Feb. 14 the planned construction of a new 15,000-square-foot Welcome Center at the U.S. 30 entrance to campus. The Welcome Center

Valpo campus increases United Way contributions

Last October, Valparaiso University participated in the 2011 United Way Annual Campaign. Valpo has a 54-year history of supporting the local United Way, who looks

Valpo to host second Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics

The second Polar Plunge at Valparaiso University to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana will take place at noon Saturday, Feb. 18, at