- RECENT HEADLINES
Freshman top American at World Trampoline Championships
November 20th, 2009 — Valpo freshman Hayley Butcher holds the honor of being the highest placing American competitor as well as the youngest competitor in this year's World Trampoline and Tumbling Championships.
Read MoreLecture explores garment ceremonies of Asian kings
November 19th, 2009 — Valpo's Chinese and Japanese Studies Program will present a program exploring the ceremonial presentation of luxury garments to someone honored by a king in medieval times.
Read MoreStudent spreads message about Chicago teen violence
November 19th, 2009 — Valpo sophomore Demetrius Amparan is using his unique communication skills to depict the violence he experienced growing up on Chicago's South Side.
Read MoreContinuing law education courses offered
November 18th, 2009 — The Valparaiso University School of Law is offering expanded continuing legal education courses for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Read MoreStudent-athletes' success demonstrated in NCAA report
November 18th, 2009 — The graduation success rate of Valpo's student-athletes is significantly higher than the national average and is the highest among Horizon League schools, according to a new NCAA report.
Read MoreSpring registration open for graduate, adult scholar classes
November 17th, 2009 — Spring semester registration is now underway for courses in Valparaiso University's Graduate School and College of Adult Scholars.
Read MoreAdvent Vespers celebrated Dec. 11 at Chapel
November 16th, 2009 — Assured seating cards are available for this year's Advent Vespers services which will take place at 7 and 10 p.m. on Dec. 11.
Read MoreChristmas pops concert set for Dec. 6
November 16th, 2009 — Valpo's annual Christmas pops concert, "Julefest," will be performed Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. in the Center for the Arts.
Read MoreChicago artist Kapsalis featured in exhibit opening Dec. 4
November 13th, 2009 — Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art will present an exhibition featuring Chicago abstractionist, art educator and World War II veteran Thomas H. Kapsalis this winter.
Read MoreNursing students learn in the operating room
November 12th, 2009 — This fall nursing students are working beside physicians and nurses at Porter Hospital as part of a perioperative nursing course offered by Valpo's College of Nursing.
Read MoreProfessor educates teachers in Macedonia
November 12th, 2009 — A Valpo professor who is an expert in international education will help teachers in Macedonia increase children's literacy as part of a United Nations effort.
Read MoreProfessor's book examines children, childhood in world
November 12th, 2009 — What major religions of the world say about children and childhood is examined in a new book by Valpo professor Dr. Marcia J. Bunge.
Read MoreCommunication students' video nominated for regional award
November 11th, 2009 — A team of Valpo students were among the finalists for an award presented by the producers of the Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards.
Read MoreNursing team uses poetry, plays to improve public health
November 10th, 2009 — A team of Valpo nursing students will discuss how they are using poetry and socio-drama for public health education at a national health conference Nov. 11.
Read MoreYellow Ribbon program draws veterans to Valpo
November 9th, 2009 — Valpo is currently hosting 10 veterans through the Yellow Ribbon Program, an expansion of the G.I. Bill that helps pay their tuition expenses.
Read MorePresident honored by alma mater for achievements
November 9th, 2009 — President Mark A. Heckler has received Elizabethtown College's Professional Achievement award in recognition of his commitment to educational excellence and service.
Read MoreGrant to turn students into benefactors
November 6th, 2009 — Students will learn first-hand how they can make a difference in people's lives by giving away $10,000 as part of a course on traditions of giving and serving in American life.
Read MoreArt department to host draw-a-thon
November 6th, 2009 — Faculty and students in the Valpo Department of Art will redefine drawing at the fifth annual Draw-a-Thon on Nov. 13.
Read MoreFootball player a finalist for sportsmanship award
November 6th, 2009 — Valpo student-athlete Adam Rundh of Aalborg, Denmark, has been named as one of 10 finalists for the national Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) Sportsmanship Award.
Read MorePhotographer to speak Nov. 11 as exhibit opens
November 5th, 2009 — Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art presents an exhibit featuring photographs of Northwest Indiana's industrial and residential landscape through the lens of photographer Gary Cialdella.
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- MEDIA CONTACTS
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Dustin Wunderlich
Senior Director of Public Relations
Office: (219) 464-6939
Cell: (219) 508-6021
Dustin.Wunderlich@valpo.eduTodd Fleischhauer
Associate Director of Media Relations
Office: (219) 464-5114
Cell: (219) 707-1527
Todd.Fleischhauer@valpo.edu
- IN THE NEWS
The growing enrollment of international students at Valpo is highlighted in a Nov. 20 article in the Post-Tribune.
A Nov. 18 story in the Times of Northwest Indiana shows how law students helped provide Thanksgiving meals to local families-in-need.
Valpo law professor Alan White is quoted in the Nov. 10 ABC News story "Housing plan reaches 1 in 5 borrowers."
A story about a new course that teaches students about giving to nonprofits is featured in the Nov. 6 edition of Inside Indiana Business.
A story about Valpo's partnership with Concordia College appears in the Nov. 3 edition of Inside Indiana Business.
A preview of the Vienna Boys Choir performance is featured in an Oct. 30 article in the Times of Northwest Indiana.
An Oct. 30 story about Valpo engineers working with high school students was published in the Times of Northwest Indiana
Valpo students are recognized for their work tutoring elementary school students in the Oct. 30 edition of the Times of Northwest Indiana.
Valpo's Sustainability Forum is featured in the Post-Tribune in an Oct. 24 article "Green companies can make a profit, expert says."
An Oct. 26 column in the Chicago Tribune features a Valpo sophomore, who wrote a poem about the violence in Chicago's public schools.
A Valpo graduate who directed a new audio bible CD set is featured in an Oct. 25 article in the Chicago Tribune.
A Valpo economics professor provides some perspective on the unemployment picture in an Oct. 22 article in the Post-Tribune.
Alumnus and hospital CEO Dr. Mark Peters is profiled in the Oct. 19 issue of New Orleans CityBusiness.
Robert Helgeson, Valpo's director of financial aid, is quoted in the story "Three Ways to Save for Your Child's Future," recently published by CNBC, Bankrate.com and Yahoo! Finance.
Law professor Bruce Berner is quoted in the article "MySpace boast OK as evidence" in the Oct. 16 edition of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.
A new book by Dr. Gilbert Meilaender is discussed in a review by America Magazine.
Valpo's director of financial aid, Robert Helgeson, is quoted in the CNBC story "Three Ways to Save for Your Child's Future."
Law professor Alan White is quoted in an Oct. 13 Huffington Post story about mortgage modifications to help financially troubled borrowers.
A Valpo freshman who has qualified for the word trampoline championship is featured in an Oct. 13 article in the Times of Northwest Indiana.
An Oct. 12 column in The Times of Northwest Indiana heralds the establishment of Valpo's new master's program in digital media.
Economics professor Dr. Jaishankar Raman is quoted in the Oct. 12 story "Gold regains its shine amid uncertain economy" in the Post-Tribune.
Valpo's international student-athletes are featured in an Oct. 11 story, "Valparaiso University's international athletes find a second home," in The Times of Northwest Indiana.