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Photo Courtesy of Kevin Ostoyich, Ph.D. When Christian Yoder first attended the spring 2020 course “Historical Theatre: The Shanghai Jews,” she...
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Jan. 23, 2023 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has signed its second year-long agreement with the Porter County Recycling and Waste...
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Jan. 16, 2023 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professions will receive $1 million to update its...
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Valpo’s institutional accreditation status now extends through 2027–2028, as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has notified the University of...
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Valparaiso University is seeking public comments about the University in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency....
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Dec. 5, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The Valparaiso University-based Lilly Fellows Program has received a grant of $2,407,441 from Lilly...
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Kevin Ostoyich, Ph.D., professor of history and recipient of the Dixon W. and Herta E. Benz Fund for Faculty Support, has become well-known in...
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Sept. 26, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The Christopher Center Library at Valparaiso University has been named the recipient of an Advancing...
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Beacon and Blaze: Valpo’s New Mascots On Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, Valparaiso University announced its two new mascots: a golden retriever, named...
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Sept. 12, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University continues its amazing, three-decades long legacy of being recognized as one of the...
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Aug. 9, 2022– Valparaiso, Indiana – The Valparaiso University College of Engineering is beginning a three-pronged plan to enhance the College by...
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April 20, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University (Valpo) and Ivy Tech Community College Statewide have entered into articulation...
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February 14, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University announces Doug Tougaw ’05 MBA, Ph.D., P.E., will be the next dean of the...
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Feb. 8, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University Athletic Director Mark LaBarbera has notified University President José D. Padilla...
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Feb. 1, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has been awarded a two-year grant for its new initiative: “Valpo on the Brink:...
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Mark Volpatti, Ed.D., CPA. Dec. 20, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has named Mark Volpatti, Ed.D., CPA, as vice president for...
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Dec. 7, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University Associate Professor of English Sara R. Danger, Ph.D., has received the Philip and...
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Dec. 6, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has won the number one spot in the small school category of the 2020 Alana Yakisch...
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Oct. 20, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University will celebrate the inauguration of José D. Padilla, J.D., as its 19th president with...
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Oct. 18, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The Rev. Brian A.F. Beckstrom will join Valparaiso University as assistant vice president for mission,...
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Oct. 13, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded a three-year, $247,273 grant to...
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Oct. 6, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – In its first-ever listing of the top undergraduate nursing programs in the United States, US News &...
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Oct. 5, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has received funding from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) to...
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Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 — Valparaiso, Indiana — Leslie Ann Hull ’77 Svoboda, M.D., has established the Elise Sprecher and Suzanne Whitehead...
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Sept. 17, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Continuing an accomplished legacy spanning three decades, Valpo has once again been recognized by U.S....
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Sept. 7, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Valpo a six-year, $1.5 million grant to fund the...
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Aug. 10, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University announced today that it has adopted Beacons as its new nickname. “Our new nickname...
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Aug. 3, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University will transform its foundational mathematics curriculum through a three-year grant...
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June 30, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has been awarded more than $100,000 from the Indiana Space Grant Consortium (INSGC),...
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June 16, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – More than 90% of recent Valpo graduates have secured employment or enrolled in graduate school within nine...
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June 15, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University received a $479,995 Student Learning Recovery Grant from the Indiana Department of...
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June 9, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Luke Venstrom ’07, Ph.D., associate professor of mechanical engineering, has been awarded the Paul H....
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June 8, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Kevin Goebbert, Ph.D., associate professor of meteorology at Valparaiso University, has received a grant...
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June 7, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University received a $277,000 community-based partnership grant for 2021–2023 from the...
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June 4, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University recently sold $17,355,000 in Indiana Finance Authority, Educational Facilities...
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May 19, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University announced it plans to lift its generally required mask or face covering use for fully...
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May 12, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Two Fulbright grants have been extended to a Valparaiso University student and recent alumna. Through the...
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May 11, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has named Eric W. Johnson ’87, Ph.D., as the next provost and executive vice...
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April 27, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University will require all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated against...
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April 20, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Luke Venstrom ’07, Ph.D., associate professor of mechanical engineering and bioengineering in Valpo’s...
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April 13, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University welcomes Brian O’Rourke, M.Ed., as the vice president for enrollment, marketing...
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March 25, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Jay Grossman, Ph.D., P.E., assistant professor of civil engineering at Valparaiso University, has received...
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March 25, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has received a grant of $5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the competitive...
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March 12, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University welcomes J. Michael “Mike” Tyler, Ph.D., as the associate provost of graduate...
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March 9, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has announced its semifinalists for the 2021–2022 academic year, and...
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March 3, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll for the...
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For graduates like Emily Smith ’19, the combination of academic and spiritual growth she enjoyed at Valparaiso University and the Chapel of the...
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Feb. 22, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University’s communication department and art department will merge into the Department of...
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Feb. 18, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University is a 2021–2022 Military Friendly® School as announced by VIQTORY, a...
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Feb. 15, 2021 – Valparaiso, Ind. – Valparaiso University has named Steven Janowiak, M.Ed., as the vice president for student life. Janowiak has...
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Faith-based university says symbol not representative of its core values Interim President Colette Irwin-Knott of Valparaiso University (“Valpo”)...
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Cassandra McMorrow ’22 didn’t declare her major right away but knew at Valparaiso University, she would be prepared to succeed no matter what (or...
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José D. Padilla To Lead in Times of Unprecedented Challenges and Opportunities The Board of Directors of Valparaiso University (“Valpo”)...
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The Rev. Katherine Museus Dabay, M.A., M.Div., will join Valparaiso University as University pastor on Jan. 4, 2021. She is an ordained pastor of the...
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Valparaiso University has secured a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its initiative, Charting the Future for Indiana’s...
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For three decades, U.S. News & World Report has identified Valparaiso University as one of the best universities in the country. In the 2021...
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Effective Sept. 1, 2020, Colette Irwin-Knott ’81, a member of Valparaiso University’s Board of Directors since 2009, will serve as Valpo’s...
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Valparaiso University announces Niclas L. Erhardt, Ph.D., will join its faculty as dean of the College of Business, effective August 3, 2020. Most...
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Graduate Placement Exceeds 90% for 27 Consecutive Years More than 90% of recent Valpo graduates have secured employment or enrolled in graduate...
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Valparaiso University acquired a $362,000 grant renewal from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for continuing nuclear and particle physics research...
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Five Fulbright grants have been extended to Valparaiso University recent alumni and graduating seniors. Through the Fulbright Program, these...
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In a year marked by unpredictability, Valparaiso University students, faculty, and staff have much to be grateful for as the 2019–2020 academic...
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Historical Theatre Presents: “The Singer of Shanghai,” a new radio play performed by the graduate students at Valparaiso University in...
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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has announced its semifinalists for the 2020–2021 academic year, and 10 Valpo students and recent alumni have...
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Program kicks off with concert on Feb. 22 Valparaiso University’s music department will be hosting the first of two “Sensory Friendly” concerts...
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Valparaiso University has received a landmark $15 million deferred gift commitment from anonymous donors to establish an endowed fund for student...
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David Henreckson, Ph.D. Valparaiso University has announced David Henreckson, Ph.D., will serve as the next Bonnie and Peter Raquet Endowed...
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Valparaiso University will celebrate Winter Commencement on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m., conferring degrees upon 163 undergraduate, graduate and...
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Christopher Drapeau, Ph.D., and Todd Hillwig, Ph.D., will serve as University Research Professors at Valpo for the 2020–2021 academic year. The...
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Valparaiso University is now recognized as a national Doctoral/Professional University, a new classification created by Carnegie Classification of...
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After more than a decade as president, Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., announced today his recommendation to the Board of Directors that it begin the search...
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Valparaiso University’s overall endowment investment return of 10.7 percent in fiscal year 2018 was within the top 10 percent of participants in...
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WHO: Representatives from public and private colleges and universities will be on hand to meet students and answer questions about academic programs,...
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The Welcome Project at Valparaiso University will expand its storytelling endeavors through a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the...
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Valparaiso University announces Trisha Mileham, MALIS, will serve Valpo’s faculty, staff and students as dean of the library. Mileham has been...
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James D. Brodzinski, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business at Valparaiso University, has been selected for a three-year term on the AACSB Continuous...
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Valparaiso University, a private university located in Valparaiso, Indiana, announced yesterday the University’s decision to continue to teach-out...
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Randa J. Duvick, Ph.D., professor of foreign languages and literatures, has been named Officer in the Order of French Academic Palms. This award,...
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Valparaiso University, along with 56 other colleges and universities from across the nation, has joined the nationwide #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship...
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Valpo tops U.S. News regional list for 30 consecutive years, honored for teaching and value For three decades, U.S. News & World Report has...
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The Institute for Leadership and Service at Valparaiso University has selected 17 Valpo students and recent alumni for Calling and Purpose in Society...
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More than 900 undergraduate, graduate and law students participated in Valparaiso University’s May 2018 commencement ceremonies, capping an...
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A record eight Valparaiso University graduating seniors and recent alumnae have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for English Teaching...
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David L. Rowland, Ph.D., who has been a member of the Valparaiso University psychology department for more than 35 years, received the 2018...
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Valpo’s Committee to Enhance Learning and Teaching has selected Colleen Seguin and Sami Khorbotly as the 2018–2019 Valparaiso University...
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Patricia Mileham, interim dean of library services, director of research services and associate professor of library services, has been selected to...
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Graduate Placement Exceeds 90 Percent for 25 Consecutive Years More than 90 percent of recent Valpo graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate...
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Valparaiso University announces that Susan R. Holman ’79, Ph.D., ’16H, will join its faculty as the John R. Eckrich Professor and Chair in...
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The College of Business at Valparaiso University has developed both a major and a minor in the growing field of supply chain and logistics...
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Valparaiso University will celebrate Winter Commencement on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2:30 p.m., conferring degrees upon 227 undergraduate, graduate and...
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Board of Directors Directs University Administration to Suspend A First-Year Law School Class in Valparaiso for the Fall of 2018 Valparaiso...
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Valpo receives top honors in 2017 MarCom, CASE District Awards Valparaiso University has received two Pride of CASE V awards from the Council for...
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“Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.” — Martin Luther What started as a call to reform the...
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The Indiana Commission for Higher Education awarded $1,582,584 to Valparaiso University, Ball State University, Indiana University–Purdue...
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Valpo Honored as No. 4 in Midwest, Topping U.S. News List for 29 Consecutive Years For the 29th consecutive year, Valparaiso University has been...
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Valparaiso University is a top 10 master’s university in the nation, as announced today in Washington Monthly’s annual college rankings. The...
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Valparaiso University consistently achieves national recognition for excellence by Forbes Magazine. The University has earned recognition by Forbes...
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The Center for the Sciences: Chemistry and Biochemistry will house classes at Valparaiso University beginning fall 2017, bringing 55,000 square feet...
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Valparaiso University has named Andrea D. Welch, Ph.D., as executive director for retention and student success, effective June 26. In this role,...
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The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) recently announced the winners of the 2017 Awards of Distinction, Silver Medal and Laurel Wreath...
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Valparaiso University president Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., announced today that the University has accepted an invitation to join the Missouri Valley...
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Taylor Williams ’17 M.A., who earned her master’s degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages from Valparaiso University during its...
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Spring commencement caps another exciting year for the Valparaiso University community as it continues its legacy in education, leadership, faith and...
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Valparaiso University announces that Nicholas E. Denysenko, Ph.D., will join its faculty as the Jochum Professor and Chair, effective Jan. 3,...
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On Sunday, May 21, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., Valparaiso University will celebrate undergraduate commencement, one of three commencement ceremonies held...
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Graduate Placement Exceeds 90 Percent for 24 Consecutive Years More than 90 percent of recent Valpo graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate...
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“I was a stranger and you invited me in.” — Matthew 25:35 Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: Valparaiso University is constituted by people of...
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Since 1995, Valparaiso University has presented its Martin Luther King Jr. Award to individuals and groups within the Valpo community who have made...
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Valparaiso University will celebrate Winter Commencement on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2:30 p.m., conferring degrees upon 319 undergraduate, graduate and...
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WHO: Valparaiso University presents the annual Advent-Christmas Vespers service, featuring the Kantorei Choir and the Handbell Choir of the Chapel of...
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The Board of Directors for Valparaiso University has entered into a new five-year contract with President Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., which will extend...
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Valparaiso University has received an anonymous commitment to establish an endowed chair in the Law School. The Valparaiso University Law School will...
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Valpo Tops U.S. News List for 28 Consecutive Years, Honored as No. 1 Best Value and Best Undergraduate Teaching For the 28th consecutive year,...
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Valparaiso University is the No. 4 master’s university in the nation, as announced today in Washington Monthly’s annual college rankings....
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Valparaiso University has named Thomas Albert (Tal) Howard, Ph.D., as the Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Chair in Christian Ethics. Professor Howard...
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Valparaiso University has achieved recognition by Forbes 2016 rankings as one of the top 75 colleges in the Midwest and regularly appears in Forbes...
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On Sunday, May 15, at 1:30 p.m., Valparaiso University will celebrate undergraduate commencement, one of three commencement ceremonies held...
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Spring commencement caps another exciting year for the Valparaiso University community as it continues its legacy in education, leadership, faith and...
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More than 90 percent of recent Valpo graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school for the 23rd straight year. The overall placement rate for...
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WHO/WHAT: Since 1995, Valparaiso University has held a biannual Huegli Lecture to honor the legacy of Albert G. Huegli, who served as president of...
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Valparaiso University President Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., and Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera announced today that Matt Lottich has been hired as...
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The long history of the men’s basketball program at Valparaiso University will begin a new chapter in 2016–2017, as head coach Bryce Drew ’98...
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The College of Arts and Sciences at Valparaiso University has developed data science and statistics degree programs in response to an increased...
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Valparaiso University will celebrate Winter Commencement on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2:30 p.m., conferring degrees upon 245 undergraduate, graduate, and...
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WHO: Valparaiso University presents the annual Advent­–Christmas Vespers service, featuring the Kantorei Choir and the Handbell Choir of the...
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Valparaiso University intentionally invites people from different backgrounds, belief systems, and cultures to live with one another and join in a...
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Valparaiso University faculty members Robert Elder and Carlos Miguel-Pueyo have received University Research Professor grants to continue their...
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Valparaiso University has announced Susan Scroggins has been promoted to the role of Vice President for Finance and Administration today. Scroggins,...
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Valparaiso University alumni Peter ’65, ’70 M.A. and Bonnie Thalacker ’70 Raquet have generously committed $3 million to establish the Endowed...
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Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., president of Valparaiso University, is one of eight presidents and chancellors to sign the Indiana Campus Compact...
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Valparaiso University Archives and Special Collections announces archived issues of The Torch, the oldest and longest-running student-published...
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Sept. 17 – Valparaiso, Ind. – Valparaiso University advances its long history of commitment to STEM education and expands facilities with a new...
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Valpo Tops U.S. News List for 27 Consecutive Years, Honored for Best Teaching and Best Value For the 27th straight year, Valparaiso University has...
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Valparaiso University is the No. 1 master’s university, as announced today in Washington Monthly’s annual college rankings. According to the...
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Valparaiso University achieves recognition by Forbes 2015 rankings as one of the top 50 colleges in the Midwest and regularly appears in Forbes...
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Valparaiso University has named Stacey A. Miller, Ed.D., as assistant provost for inclusion. In this role, Miller will work closely with students,...
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Valparaiso University is ranked No. 1 overall in the 2015 Fifty Best Christian Colleges and Universities list and No. 2 overall in the 2015 Rankings...
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More than 1,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students will participate in Valparaiso University’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16,...
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More than 90 percent of recent Valpo graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school for the 22nd straight year.   The overall placement...
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Valparaiso University will celebrate undergraduate May Commencement on Sunday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m., conferring degrees upon 642 undergraduate...
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Through a partnership with Dalian Jiaotong University, Valparaiso University will equip the next generation of engineers with necessary...
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Valparaiso University is celebrating its second annual day of giving, encouraging alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends to contribute...
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Valparaiso University is constituted by people from different backgrounds, belief systems, and cultures joined together in the common pursuit of...
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WHAT: Valparaiso University will celebrate the groundbreaking and blessing of the sorority housing site. “This is such an exciting time of growth...
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Rankings recognize strong academic record and great economic value Valparaiso University is one of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s 100 best values...
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Valparaiso University has again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, joining a group of...
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Valparaiso University has been designated a 2015 STEM JobsSM Approved College by Victory Media. The list is the first of its kind to rate...
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WHO: Valparaiso University presents the annual Advent­–Christmas Vespers service, featuring the Kantorei Choir and the Handbell Choir of the...
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A quick glance at the headlines on recent sports pages can give even the most star-struck athletics fan a healthy dose of cynicism. However, sports...
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Moody’s Investors Service has assigned an A2 rating to Valparaiso University’s 2014 bond issuance with a stable outlook, which indicates low risk...
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Valparaiso University welcomes Thomas Cedel, Ph.D., as the Distinguished Visiting Professor of Leadership. In this role, Cedel will be affiliated...
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Valpo honored again as No. 2 in Midwest for Best Undergraduate Teaching  For the 26th straight year, Valparaiso University has been identified as...
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Parking garage to open late 2014 Valparaiso University has officially taken possession of the former Porter Hospital property and will restore the...
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Valparaiso University expects to welcome nearly 1,000 new undergraduate students when classes begin Tuesday for the fall 2014 semester. Valpo...
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Washington Monthly has named Valparaiso University the No. 3 master’s university in the country in this prestigious ranking. According to the...
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Valparaiso University has achieved recognition by Forbes 2014 rankings as one of the top 100 colleges in the Midwest and regularly appears in Forbes...
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In celebration of private institutions for higher education, Valparaiso University is once again participating in Indiana Private College Week,...
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Inaugural Class of Education Leadership Fellows, New Class of Teaching Fellows Recognized at Statehouse Governor Mike Pence has recognized the...
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More than 850 undergraduate, graduate, and law students will participate in commencement ceremonies Friday, May 16, Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May...
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Valparaiso University has named Professor Phillip Powell, Ed.D., as Special Assistant to the Provost for Inclusion, effective June 1, 2014. Powell...
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Construction has begun on Valparaiso University’s new track and field facility, as Valpo breaks ground on the eight-lane Warren G. Hoger Track at...
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National Initiative Aims to Double Number of Students Studying Abroad by 2020 Continuing its commitment to present students with global...
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Valparaiso University has named Jennifer A. Ziegler, Ph.D., as dean of the Graduate School and Continuing Education, effective June 30, 2014. Ziegler...
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Generous Alumna Pledges to Add $50 to First 600 Gifts Valparaiso University is celebrating its first-ever day of giving, encouraging alumni,...
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Valparaiso University announces Mark L. Biermann, Ph.D., will join the University as incoming Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic...
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Valparaiso University has selected John Palmucci as the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration. Most recently Palmucci served as the...
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The College of Business at Valparaiso University has developed a new major in business analytics, joining an emerging trend in higher education...
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Junior Kaitlyn Spaudie’s face lights up when she talks about the project she’s working on in her Communications in Health Care class. “We’re...
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WHO: Valparaiso University presents its annual Advent Christmas Vespers service, featuring the Kantorei Choir and the Handbell Choir of the Chapel of...
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Undergraduate, graduate, and Law School Commencement will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Resurrection. No tickets are...
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The annual Advent-Christmas Vespers, featuring the Valparaiso University Kantorei, will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 in the Chapel of the Resurrection....
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Nationally Renowned Capital Defense Expert to Join Faculty in June 2014 Valparaiso University announces Andrea D. Lyon, J.D., will join its faculty...
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The College of Nursing at Valparaiso University is now the College of Nursing and Health Professions. As Valpo continues to bolster its degree...
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Ranking Based on Academic Quality and Affordability Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has recognized Valparaiso University as one of the top 100...
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Cooperative Agreement to Fund Solar Research at Valpo’s Solar Energy Research Facility The United States Department of Energy announced today it...
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One-of-a-kind health care leadership degree gives health professionals essential skills to lead in today’s growing health care field. Continuing...
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Total Enrollment at Highest Level in 33 Years For the 25th straight year, Valparaiso University has been identified as one of the best universities...
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Valparaiso University was recently listed as No. 8 in Affordable Colleges Online’s rankings of the top colleges and universities in Indiana for...
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New Program Will Recruit, Prepare Master’s Candidates to Teach Science, Technology, Math in High-Need Indiana Classrooms The Woodrow Wilson...
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Valparaiso University Provost Mark R. Schwehn ’67, Ph.D., will retire from his position effective June 30, 2014, as Provost and Executive Vice...
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Opening Convocation on Aug. 27 to feature signing of 70-year-old Honor Code Valparaiso University expects to welcome approximately 1,100 new...
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Valparaiso University has been named the No. 4 top master’s university in the nation by the Washington Monthly magazine. The publication annually...
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In celebration of private institutions for higher education, Valparaiso University will again participate in Indiana Private College Week, sponsored...
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Valparaiso University has once again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, joining a group of select...
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Valparaiso University announces that the Rev. John Arthur Nunes, who served as keynote speaker at the University’s May 19 commencement...
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The Valparaiso University-based Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts was awarded a $1.19 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. This is...
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Valparaiso University Law School will hold Commencement in the Chapel of the Resurrection on May 25 at 10 a.m. No tickets are required and seating...
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Sunday, May 19 10 a.m. Baccalaureate Service, Chapel of the Resurrection 11 a.m.  Receptions College of Arts and Sciences, Harre Union...
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Valparaiso University has achieved a 95.7 percent placement rate for 2011-2012 graduates, marking the 20th straight year of placement rates higher...
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Valparaiso University’s Donald V. Fites Engineering Innovation Center has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)...
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Valparaiso University has appointed Peter Kanelos, PhD, as Dean of Christ College—The Honors College effective July 1, 2013. Most recently he has...
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Continuing a commitment to educating global citizens who are prepared to lead and serve in church and society, Valparaiso University has partnered...
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VALPARAISO, Ind. – Teachers participating in the Museum of Science and Industry’s science teacher education courses now can receive graduate...
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Valparaiso University has appointed Eric Johnson as Dean of the College of Engineering. In his role as dean, Johnson will be responsible for the...
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Registration open now for classes beginning in January. Valparaiso University Office of Continuing Education offers graduate level non-credit courses...
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Andrew N. Nunemaker, the CEO for Dynamis Software Corporation, which provides optimization tools for insurance brokers, served as the speaker at...
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Valparaiso University unveiled the first phase of its redesigned www.valpo.edu. The new website features a refreshed design, streamlined content and...
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December graduates are celebrated at the fall 2012 Commencement ceremony in the Chapel of the Resurrection. A post-Commencement reception will be...
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The annual Advent-Christmas Vespers will be led by the University’s Kantorei choir and handbell choir. Assured-seating passes are available at the...
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Celebrating 45 years of tradition, the Cambridge and Reutlingen study abroad programs have reached an important milestone. Established in 1968, these...
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Valparaiso University Graduate School and Continuing Education has partnered with Dalton Education to offer new non-credit certificates in financial...
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Valparaiso University Graduate School and Continuing Education has partnered with Dalton Education to offer new non-credit certificates in financial...
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Valparaiso University unveiled the Campus Master Plan, a map that will guide ongoing change across campus for the coming decades, during special...
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Valparaiso University’s outstanding educational value and quality academic programs earned strong recognition once again from U.S. News &...
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Valparaiso University has been named to The Best College’s list of the 10 Most Innovative Colleges for Foreign Language Study, ranking among...
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Elizabeth Lynn has been named as the director of Valparaiso University’s Institute for Leadership and Service, located in the Office of Campus...
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In celebration of private institutions for higher education, Valparaiso University is taking part in Independent Colleges of Indiana’s...
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Valparaiso University has announced that Linda J. Roettger will join the University as the Director of Alumni Relations. Roettger is a Valpo alum,...
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U.S. News & World Report has ranked Valparaiso University’s part-time MBA program as one of the Best Graduate Schools for 2013, in the top...
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The placement rate for Valparaiso University graduates from the classes of December 2010 and May and August 2011 was 96.1 percent, the 19th...
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Randall T. Shepard, former chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, will be the speaker at Valparaiso University’s May 20 ceremonies...
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The long history of commitment to Valparaiso University by Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg was carried forward Saturday, April 28, when the University...
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Valparaiso University professor Eric Johnson will begin serving as acting dean of the University’s College of Engineering beginning July 1,...
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The Rev. Brian T. Johnson, Executive Director of Campus Ministries, will be installed during the Institute of Liturgical Studies Evening Worship...
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Valparaiso University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Valpo is one of only 10 Indiana colleges...
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Valparaiso University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer college courses at the new Portage University Center beginning this...
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Valparaiso University Director of athletics Mark LaBarbera announced on Wednesday that Bryce Drew has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to...
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Valparaiso University’s German Program has been designated a German Center of Excellence by the American Association of Teachers of German...
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The American Concrete Institute has named Valparaiso University to its list of 15 Outstanding Universities for 2011. The ACI Award for University...
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Valparaiso University announced on Feb. 14 the planned construction of a new 15,000-square-foot Welcome Center at the U.S. 30 entrance to campus. The...
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The Valparaiso University College of Engineering has released a new digital magazine for the iPad, which will connect the college to many...
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James Brodzinski will join Valparaiso University as Dean of the College of Business beginning July 1, 2012. In his new role, James will be...
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The Rt. Rev. Munib Younan, bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and president of the Lutheran World Federation, will...
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Leaders at Valparaiso University joined with community members to dedicate the $13 million Donald V. Fites Engineering Innovation Center, a state of...
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The Engineering Accreditation Commission of The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has re-accredited academic programs offered...
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Michael Joseph, an experienced higher education administrator and enrollment strategist, has been appointed to join Valparaiso University’s...
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The Valparaiso University Board of Directors announced today the signing of a new six-year contract with President Mark A. Heckler. Under the new...
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The official installation of the Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox to serve as University Pastor is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel...
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Valparaiso University’s Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program has earned national recognition for its commitment to...
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A published author and expert in metatdata, librarianship, and J. R. R. Tolkien studies has been appointed Dean of Library Services at Valparaiso...
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Enrollment in Valparaiso University’s MBA program in the 2010-2011 academic year has increased 35 percent over last year, the largest...
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One of the largest gifts in Valparaiso University history will ensure the preservation of the Chapel of the Resurrection and enable opportunities for...
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The Rev. Charlene Cox, who has an extensive background in campus ministry, has been appointed as University Pastor and will join the staff of the...
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Valparaiso University is announcing to the public a bold new Strategic Plan that calls for innovation, increased enrollment and financial...
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Members of Valparaiso University’s American Council on Education International Laboratory are making strides as they proceed toward goals in...
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Bonnie E. Raquet, corporate vice president (ret.) at Cargill Inc. and a member of the Board of Directors of Valparaiso University, has been announced...
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The Reverend Brian T. Johnson, who has broad experience as a campus pastor and administrator in church-related higher education, has been appointed...
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President Mark A. Heckler is traveling to Germany in early March to celebrate Valparaiso University’s partners in the state of...
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A prominent advocate and scholar of community building efforts throughout the world will present the commencement address at Valparaiso...
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