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A Beacon’s Reflection | Savannah Gostlin ’25

Looking back on my nontraditional college experience, I am nothing short of glad for it. Amid high school graduation, I was not sure what I

Natalya Reister ’25 Finds Spark, Confidence, and Community at Valpo

When Natalya Reister ’25 visited Valparaiso University for the first time, it wasn’t the college visit she was expecting. It was the summer of 2020,

Letting His Light Shine | Zach Stewart ’26 Finds Belonging at Valpo

When Zach Stewart ’26 began exploring colleges, he knew what he didn’t want: large campuses that felt overwhelming, smaller schools that seemed closed off, and

Beacon’s Reflection | Abby Burton ’26

Who knew that Quantitative Chemical Analysis would bring me my best friends, role models, and mentors all in one? I walked into [my] quant[itative class]

A Beacon’s Reflection | Katie Mileusnich ’26

Being born and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana, I can’t say I was initially excited to attend Valparaiso University. I love traveling and exploring new places,

Valparaiso University Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement Ceremonies

Valparaiso University held its annual commencement ceremonies for those graduating graduate and undergraduate programs on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Graduating students from the College of

Finding Home and Success: Kudakwashe Chikonyora’s ’25 Valpo Journey

When Kudakwashe (Kuda) Chikonyora ’25 arrived at Valparaiso University from Zimbabwe four years ago, he had never visited the United States before. Now, he’s graduating

Earth Day, Every Day — Valparaiso University’s Ongoing Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

As Earth Day 2025 approaches, Valparaiso University is once again demonstrating that its commitment to sustainability goes far beyond a single day on the calendar.

The Institute of Liturgical Studies Shines as a Beacon of Lutheran Scholarship and Innovation

Every year, the Chapel of the Resurrection becomes abuzz with a tradition that is widely recognized not only on our campus, but across the entire
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