Valpo Social Work Students Make History While Making a Difference

Julie Vick ’25

Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) – we’re all plugged into this digital age some way, somehow. Whether we click and swipe for connectivity, inspiration, a quick laugh, or a routine doomscroll, the appeals of social media and the internet don’t exist without the possibility of detrimental effects. It’s a truth that social work […]

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Crescendo, Calling, and Country: Harmonizing Leadership and Service with Joy

Matthew Yee '24 performing at the 2023 Homecoming President’s Circle honors breakfast.

With both parents working as music educators, it would seem Matthew Yee’s ’24 musical journey was orchestrated from conception. “I like to say music has been part of my life from day one. It was just part of being at home. And so, playing an instrument or singing was never really a question. It wasn’t […]

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A Recap of Black History Month 2024 with the BSO (Black Student Organization)

A recap of Black History Month 2024 with the BSO (Black Student Organization)

As Black History Month nears its end, we sit down with the Black Student Organization (BSO) and reflect on some of the highlights of the month, as well as what Black History Month can teach us as a community not only in February, but the entire year.  “People are more important than just a couple […]

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Art, Education, and Award Winning Research at Valparaiso University

Meshach Melton ’24, a Valparaiso University political science and economics double-major with a minor in psychology from Crown Point, Indiana has been named the winner of the American Economic Association’s Andrew Brimmer Undergraduate Essay prize for his paper “The Importance of Arts Education,” which highlights the importance and benefits of arts education in American schools […]

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Olivia Brown ’23, ’24 MBA, Makes a Name For Herself On and Off The Court

Olivia Brown ’23, ’24 MBA

Thinking of transferring to Valpo? Olivia Brown ’23, ’24 MBA, made the switch halfway through her undergraduate experience but maxed out her time as a Beacon down to the buzzer. In addition to earning two degrees in just five years, Olivia achieved so much: earning a starting position on the women’s basketball team, producing a […]

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Pro Golf and Biostatistics: Caleb VanArragon ’23, ’24 M.S., Meets Graduation With Countless Open Doors

Caleb VanArragon ’23, ’24 M.S.

From the natural progression of Caleb VanArragon’s ’23, ’24 M.S., golf career, it would seem like he was born with a golf club in his hand, however, he first picked up the club a little later in life – when he was just three years old. At five years old, he was already entering his […]

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Thinking of switching your major? For this environmental science student, doing so was rewarding in more ways than one

Chloe Kennedy ’24

Ever thought of switching your major? Environmental science major and biology and meteorology double-minor Chloe Kennedy ’24 is here to tell you why it’s never too late to change your mind and how pursuing your true passions can set you on a path like no other. For Chloe, that was two internships within the federal […]

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A Remarkable Athlete, an Exceptional Student, an Irreplaceable Person

Rylee Cookerly ’21, ’24 DNP came to Valparaiso University to pursue two passions: nursing and volleyball. While the prospect of taking on a demanding major while competing in D1 athletics may seem daunting, Valpo’s dedication to its students, the support provided by its faculty, and Rylee’s own determination to succeed have turned those two lives, […]

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Valpo Students Educate an International Audience

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When Christian Yoder first attended the spring 2020 course “Historical Theatre: The Shanghai Jews,” she was not expecting to create something that would touch an audience overseas. Yet after months of researching, interviewing, and navigating a pandemic, “The Singer of Shanghai” premiered on YouTube, garnering attention that has since grown to international levels. On January […]

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