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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

Chris Patterson remembered during special service

More than 250 family, friends and members of the Valparaiso University community gathered Sunday Feb. 12 to remember Valparaiso University sophomore Chris Patterson, who was

Trivia Night raises $5,000 for scholarship fund

With categories including world travel, computer science, animals, and governance, contestants from the Valparaiso University community tested their knowledge during Trivia Night on Tuesday, Feb.

Valpo MLK award winners recognized for service

NaTasha Henry, Ivan Bodensteiner, and the Black Law Students Association were honored at Monday’s 23rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration as the 2012 Martin