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Valparaiso University Ranked #2 Best Value and #6 Best Regional Among Midwest Schools in U.S. News and World Report Rankings
A nursing student discusses training with an instructor by a medical mannequin in a Valparaiso University program.
Valparaiso University’s Chicago-Based Healthcare Program Receives Accreditation and Recognition
A smiling young woman in a plaid jacket and name tag attends a career guidance event.
How Career Centers Help You Prepare for Internships, Careers, and Life After Graduation
A performer on stage faces an enthusiastic crowd of young people singing along.
Youth Ministry Organization Quake Finds New Home at Valparaiso University
A man in a maroon baseball cap and green jacket looks upward at a Valparaiso University local baseball game.
Valparaiso University Business Management Student Puts Knowledge to Work in Local Baseball
A diverse group in colorful cultural outfits stands together, smiling and linking arms on stage.
A Beacon’s Reflection | MyLinh (Millie) Mac ’16, M.A., M.A.
Three students in yellow shirts talk around a table with a laptop in a brightly lit room, sharing insights about what to expect during the first semester of grad school.
What to Expect in Your First Semester of Grad School
A person in a silver holographic ghost costume and cowboy hat at a Valparaiso University Halloween event.
Valparaiso University Offers Costumed Fun for the Whole Family this Halloween
Three people smiling in front of an American Red Cross Greater Chicago sign on a sunny day, highlighting a memorable moment from a CAPS Fellow Story.
Connecting Service to Purpose: Inside the 2026 Valpo CAPS Fellows Experience
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Online Valpo Graduate student working on laptop.
How to Be a Successful Graduate Student Online: 5 Dos and Don’ts
Three Valparaiso University students sit at a table in a classroom.
How to Choose College Classes as an Undergraduate Student
Pixel art image: The “Valpo FutureQuest” game start screen features the Valparaiso University logo and a flaming torch, inviting players into an immersive video game experience rooted in Valparaiso University’s vibrant spirit.
Explore Valparaiso University Like Never Before with the Valpo FutureQuest Video Game Experience
Three college students talk and smile together in a cozy, decorated dorm room with posters and string lights, enjoying the ups and downs of adjusting to college.
Adjusting to College Life Away from Home: What to Expect and How to Thrive
Two scientists in lab coats and gloves discuss an experiment at a laboratory bench with equipment and notes, reflecting the hands-on college experience shaped by a low student-to-faculty ratio.
How Student-to-Faculty Ratio Impacts Your College Experience
Two scientists in lab coats discuss research in a bright laboratory, highlighting the importance of professional growth and the opportunity to find a mentor in such an inspiring environment.
How to Find a Mentor in Graduate School: A Practical Guide for Professional Growth
A man in a suit presents in front of a green screen, discussing interesting majors, while a woman and camera are in the foreground.
Interesting Majors and Careers: Unique Degrees That Lead to Surprising Paths
A man in a blue shirt and yellow tie talks with a young man over papers at a desk with a laptop.
Transferring Colleges: GPA, Credit Transfer, and How to Succeed at a Four-Year Institution
A group of students preparing for college walk together on a sunny sidewalk in front of a campus building.
8 Things to Do Your Junior Year of High School to Prepare for College
A flame burns atop a monument with the Valparaiso University seal at sunset, celebrating the impact of a $1 Million Grant from the Lilly Endowment.
Valparaiso University and Big Shoulders Fund Open More Doors for Future Indiana Teachers
A man sitting at a desk with books and a laptop, reaching to turn a page in an open book—an inspiring scene of adult education and going back after 30 years.
Is It Too Late to Go Back to School? Going Back After 30 Years – What You Should Know
Graduate student studying at a table by large windows, sunlight streaming in and trees outside.
How to Balance School and Work as a Graduate Student — Without Burning Out
A student and career advisor sit at a Valparaiso University Career Center table discussing college major choices.
5 Ways to Research Job Market Trends When Choosing Your College Major
Young person with short blond hair using a laptop on a tan couch with teal pillows and green plants nearby, focused on writing scholarship essays to maximize their chances for college opportunities.
7 Tips For Writing a Strong College Scholarship Essay
College Search Made Simple: Tips for High School Students
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How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Disease Detection and Prevention
A healthcare worker checks a woman’s blood pressure in a medical exam room, highlighting the vital role and diverse career opportunities for nurses in patient care.
Career Opportunities for Nurses with a Master’s in Public Health
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Is Graduate School the Right Next Step for You?
Modern campus buildings with a tall spire, green lawn, and vibrant autumn tree under a partly cloudy sky highlight an inspiring academic setting where students can explore opportunities like graduate assistantships or graduate school scholarships to help pay for graduate school.
How to Pay for Graduate School: Scholarships, Assistantships, and More
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7 Master’s Degrees in Healthcare Worth Pursuing
Three people work on laptops indoors; two are discussing their graduate school application while one types in the foreground.
Six Things to Do When Applying for Graduate School
A woman stands and speaks in a classroom while three students sit and listen attentively around her, as she addresses the question: Is Mental Health a Public Health Issue?.
Is Mental Health a Public Health Issue?
A woman in scrubs and a man review a clipboard together in a medical office reception area, discussing details that could strengthen his personal statement.
How to Write a Personal Statement for a Master of Public Health Program
Woman in an orange jacket works on a laptop at a table with colorful abstract art behind her, perhaps researching the 10 Benefits of a Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
10 Benefits of a Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
Smiling person in a striped beanie, glasses, black jacket, and blue scarf against a dark background—capturing the creativity of Jacqueline Rios on her Valpo Journey.
Inspired by Creativity, Recognized for Excellence | Jacqueline Rios’ ’27 Valpo Journey
Woman in a "heart & sole" shirt and "COACH" badge, smiling outdoors and holding up a medal—celebrating as she embodies Beacon’s Reflection.
A Beacon’s Reflection | Yingxin (Grace) Zhang ’25
Woman with braided hair smiles at a desk with drinks and cards; two people work in the background, discussing their plans to transfer to Valparaiso University.
Transfer to Valpo — The Place Where You Can Shine Your Brightest
Two men in suits hold up a signed document at a table with City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University banners in the background, marking a new guaranteed admission partnership.
City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University Announce a guaranteed Admission Agreement
Aerial view of a college campus with fall foliage, red and orange trees, multiple academic buildings, and preparations underway for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Valpo Recognized Among Most Transfer-Friendly Schools for Fifth Year Running
A young man in glasses and a green sweater, Daniel Owens, speaks passionately on stage against a dark background, embodying Outcomes in Action as an inspiring alumni.
Outcomes in Action: Daniel Owens ’23
Jazzy Soria-Gonzalez smiles, wearing a black Valpo Swimming jacket against a plain light background, embodying the spirit of Blooming as a Beacon after her eventful first year.
Blooming as a Beacon: Jazzy Soria-Gonzalez’s ’28 “Eventful” First Year
Valparaiso University sign with flowers and trees in the background on a sunny day, highlighting the Dual-Admission partnership with Ivy Tech Community College.
Valparaiso University and Ivy Tech Community College Introduce Seamless Dual-Admission
Woman smiling in front of large stone steps and columns at the capital, her expression clear and confident.
A Calling Made Clear in the Capital
Four young men, Valpo students involved in Sweetwine Music Ministry, stand closely together outdoors, smiling at the camera on a cloudy day.
Valpo Student Shares Faith, Fellowship, and Service in Sweetwine Music Ministry
Two smiling students in yellow Valparaiso shirts walk outside with a group on a sunny day, enjoying campus life as part of their college search and sharing their experiences on ZeeMee.
Top Tips to Make Your Valpo Application Shine
What Current College Students Wish They Knew When Choosing a College
Several people in gray shirts, including an Orientation Assistant, stack their hands together outdoors in a gesture of teamwork and unity, capturing a real "Day in My Life" moment.
A Day in My Life as an Orientation Assistant
Valparaiso University Campus Sign
Finding Yourself through Valpo
A woman stands before a giant keyhole, looking out at a bright city, with business diagrams on the wall—a moment of finding yourself and new horizons, inspired by Valpo.
Finding Yourself through Valpo
A long empty road with “KEEP LEARNING” painted on the pavement under a cloudy sky, echoing Manny Calleros’s journey as a Valpo transfer student.
A Beacon of Hope: Transfer Student Manny Calleros ’25, ’27 Embraces the Valpo Difference
Two young women smiling at a table with food and drinks in a bright, modern cafeteria while attending an admitted student event.
HOW IS AN ADMITTED STUDENT VISIT DIFFERENT & WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
Aerial view of a college campus with fall foliage, red and orange trees, multiple academic buildings, and preparations underway for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
COLLEGE REJECTION ETIQUETTE
Young man in a blue Valparaiso University shirt smiling, standing in front of a bookshelf and wooden wall—proud after choosing a college that fits his goals.
PROS & CONS LIST: WHAT TYPE OF COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Snow-covered pine tree branches in focus, with a blurred building in the background, evoke a peaceful holidays atmosphere—perfect for cozy college conversations or reflective moments during a college search.
CONVERSATIONS TO HAVE ABOUT YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH OVER THE HOLIDAYS
Two smiling students in yellow Valparaiso shirts walk outside with a group on a sunny day, enjoying campus life as part of their college search and sharing their experiences on ZeeMee.
UTILIZING ZEEMEE IN YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH
A young woman smiles while talking with two people at an outdoor table, discussing college admissions, with others in the background.
THE BENEFITS OF SUBMITTING YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION EARLY
Two smiling young women in Valparaiso University shirts walk outside, holding drinks and water bottles, as they explore top spots on campus during a campus tour.
TOP SPOTS TO TAKE A PHOTO ON YOUR CAMPUS TOUR
A man and a woman sit together in a bright, casual indoor setting, carefully looking at a pamphlet about filing FAFSA to avoid common FAFSA mistakes.
TOP 5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHILE FILING THE FAFSA
TOP TIPS TO MAKE YOUR VALPO APPLICATION SHINE
Aerial view of a college campus with green lawns, trees, and modern brick buildings under a partly cloudy sky—come visit Valpo and experience its vibrant atmosphere.
ALL THE WAYS TO VISIT VALPO
Smiling woman with long blonde hair wearing a black top, standing indoors in front of a wooden wall, ready to start filing FAFSA.
5 STEPS FOR FILING THE FAFSA
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