“Legendary Lloyd” McClendon ’81, ‘05H to Deliver Valparaiso University Commencement Address

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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 law students. The keynote speaker is Lloyd McClendon ’81, ‘05H, who earned the nickname “Legendary Lloyd” after hitting five home runs in the 1971 Little League World Series. During his collegiate years, he played for […]

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Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball Program Receives $2M Commitment to Endow Recruiting

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The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has received a significant boost to its recruiting efforts from the generosity of Jan Sievers ’59 Schrage and Paul Schrage ’57. The couple has committed $2 million to establish the Paul D. and Janet C. Schrage Endowed Recruitment Fund for Men’s Basketball. When fully funded, the endowment will provide […]

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Endowed Scholarship for Wounded Veterans Established at Valparaiso University

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Valparaiso University students who are veterans of the U.S. Armed Services and suffered significant wounds or disabilities during their service will be eligible to receive scholarship support thanks to the generosity of alumni Ron Zech ’65 and Gisela Gerber ’66 Zech, who recently passed away. The children or dependents of wounded veterans or of veterans […]

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Valparaiso Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2016

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Four individuals will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 13.  Steve Bartholomew, Bert Bleke, Liz Mikos, and Scott Petcu comprise the 19th class in Hall of Fame history. Steve Bartholomew was a standout for the Crusader men’s track and field team from 2005–2008. Steve twice earned conference Athlete of the Year honors, […]

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Valparaiso University Receives $1.4 Million for Counseling Services

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Valparaiso University has received $1.4 million for Counseling Services from the estate of an alumnus who wished to remain anonymous. The gift will be used to establish an endowed fund, which will generate a perpetual source of support for Counseling Services programs and operations. “We are very grateful for the generosity of this alumnus,” said […]

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Former Olympian: Coach Tom Pukstys ’16 M.S. Motivates New Generation of Athletes

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Two-time Olympian and six-time U.S. javelin champion Tom Pukstys brought his talent and knowledge to Valparaiso University. Shortly after he enrolled in the sport administration master’s program in 2015, Coach Pukstys committed to coaching track and field, making a substantial impact on student–athletes and colleagues alike. As a young boy, Coach Pukstys never imagined he would […]

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