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Valparaiso University Announces President-Elect

Mark A. Heckler, 52, provost and vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at University of Colorado Denver, will become the 18th president in Valparaiso’s nearly 150-year history and will replace Alan F. Harre, who is retiring June 30 after 20 years as president.

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Honorary degrees to be granted to four

A Valpo graduate who is a leading authority on personality and development psychology is one of four distinguished persons who will receive honorary degrees during commencement ceremonies. More...

Orchestra to embark on European tour

Students in Valpo's Symphony Orchestra will perform in Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic during a 12-day European tour this May. More...

Class heads west to explore federal land policy

Nine Valpo students will spend a month based at a former logging camp in Oregon while studying federal land policy and politics in the American West. More...

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Commencement CeremoniesCommencement Ceremonies

Commencement ceremonies are May 17 for the law school and May 18 for undergraduate and graduate students.

150th Anniversary150th Anniversary

The 2008-2009 academic year will mark the 150th anniversary. A variety of sesquicentennial events are planned to honor the past, celebrate the present, and share excitement about the future.

Union ConstructionUnion Construction

The largest construction project in University history will culminate in a much anticipated new student Union. View construction photos, floorplans, a live Web Cam and more!