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A Calling Made Clear in the Capital

From her hometown of Lake Station, Indiana, to the halls of Valparaiso University, to the bustling streets of Washington D.C., Kayla Smith’s ’24 journey is

Valpo Student Shares Faith, Fellowship, and Service in Sweetwine Music Ministry

When Fox Wilmot ’24 first came to Valpo, he already understood faith and service to be the foundation of his journey forward. The oldest brother

Top Tips to Make Your Valpo Application Shine

When working on a college application, it can be difficult to know what all to include, how to phrase things, or how to effectively tell your story.

What Current College Students Wish They Knew When Choosing a College

Let’s admit it: deciding what college you want to attend can be very stressful. You have a lot on your mind already during senior year.

A Day in My Life as an Orientation Assistant

My experience as an orientation assistant (OA) is something that I will cherish forever. As a future educator, I strive for opportunities to work with

A Beacon of Hope: Transfer Student Manny Calleros ’25, ’27 Embraces the Valpo Difference

Every student’s path to Valparaiso University is as unique as they are, and for Manny Calleros ‘25, ‘27, that journey began as a transfer student

HOW IS AN ADMITTED STUDENT VISIT DIFFERENT & WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?

How is an Admitted Student visit different and why should I attend? As we get further into the spring semester and college decision deadlines approach,

COLLEGE REJECTION ETIQUETTE

Have you been narrowing down which schools are on your list? Or, have you finally decided which college you’ll be attending? Congrats! You should be

PROS & CONS LIST: WHAT TYPE OF COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Big school vs. small school, institution w/ undergrad research vs. you have to be a grad to do research, in-state vs. out-of-state, liberal arts vs.