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Valparaiso University sign with emblem and flame, set against a blue sky with some clouds, highlighting the university’s excellence that draws national attention.
Recognized for Excellence: How Valparaiso University is Getting National Attention
A person in academic regalia stands in a church as people around them clap and stained glass shines behind, celebrating the Inauguration of President Rev. Brian Konkol at Valparaiso University.
Inauguration of Valparaiso University’s 20th President, Rev. Brian Konkol Draws Standing Room Only Crowd from Campus and Beyond
Image: Valparaiso University Ranked #2 Best Value and #6 Best Regional Among Midwest Schools in U.S. News and World Report Rankings
Valparaiso University Ranked #2 Best Value and #6 Best Regional Among Midwest Schools in U.S. News and World Report Rankings
Online Valpo Graduate student working on laptop.
How to Be a Successful Graduate Student Online: 5 Dos and Don’ts
Three women, all Engineering Students from Valparaiso University and proud recipients of the Tau Beta Pi Scholarship, smiling in front of a large gold coin background, posing closely together.
Three Valparaiso University Engineering Students Receive Prestigious Tau Beta Pi Scholarship
Two karate athletes spar in a competition, watched by an audience and officials in a gymnasium setting, as Valpo’s own World Champion Hailey Reichelt showcases her impressive skills.
From Northwest Indiana to World Champion: Hailey Reichelt ’28 Brings Discipline and Heart to Valpo
Three people walk together outside, talking and smiling, with trees and a modern building in the background—capturing the spirit of the Educating Character Initiative at Valparaiso University.
Valparaiso University Awarded 2026 Educating Character Initiative Institutional Impact Grant
A man in a suit discusses a tornado warning research poster with two women at a science fair, emphasizing the importance of public safety and highlighting recent studies conducted at Valparaiso University.
Promoting Public Safety: Valparaiso University Meteorologists Examine Tornado Emergency Guidelines
Four health professions students practice a procedure on a mannequin in a clinical training room, demonstrating the collaborative spirit fostered by the CASS community for health professions students.
You Don’t Have to Go It Alone: CASS Builds Community for Health Professions Students

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Language Students in Action

Valparaiso University’s French, German, and Spanish programs empower students through real-world experiences, immersive language learning, and strong faculty mentorship. Whether it’s preparing for global careers in business, communications, or education, students like Lauren, Deanna, Sarah, Collin, Kate, and Lijana have found their voices and confidence at Valpo. From studying abroad and living in language houses to applying their skills in international roles, their stories reflect the power of cross-cultural education in shaping future-ready professionals.

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French Student Profiles

Valparaiso University’s French program empowers students through enriching coursework and close faculty support. Lauren, Deanna, and other students share how the program expanded their cultural knowledge, strengthened their communication skills, and offered transformative academic journeys.

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German Student Profiles

Students like Sarah, Collin, and Kate pair Valpo’s German minor with a wide range of majors – from economics to engineering to music. With immersive opportunities such as living in the Kade Duesenberg German House on campus and studying abroad, the program fosters language skills and cultural insight for an increasingly global world.

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Spanish Student Profiles

Valpo’s Spanish program prepares students to apply language fluency in professional contexts. Alumna Lijana Teague used her Spanish and psychology background to secure a bilingual training role at a major tech company. Through strong support from faculty and practical language application, students like Lijana gain the confidence and credentials to lead in diverse industries.

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