A national conversation related to how communities approach the challenges of law enforcement, and what solutions could benefit police departments and the public, continues to evolve. On the forefront of these conversations has been the idea to add social workers to police forces as an alternate means of dealing with non-violent issues in the community. […]
Of all the shared qualities and experiences that unite the Class of 2024, Commencement student-speaker and Portage, Indiana, native Jaylen Jude ’24 places the strongest emphasis on resilience. Our latest graduating class first stepped into their college experience back in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing. What they anticipated to be the […]
In the heart of Valpo’s vibrant community beats the memory of one of our most beloved Valpo Wonder Women, Lissa Jean Yogan ’82, M.A., Ph.D. With profound sadness yet boundless admiration, we reflect on Women’s History Month celebrating the remarkable life of a woman whose journey exemplifies resilience, passion, and unwavering dedication to education. Lissa’s […]
On Tuesday, April 9, Valparaiso University hosted its largest fundraising and community event of the year, Valpo Day. This year’s event featured an expansive luminary field display on the campus’s West Lawn, a day-long celebration of all things Valpo, and a record-breaking achievement of donor and community participation that spanned well across the country. Not […]
A Valpo education goes far beyond our campus borders, and Valpo students are always eager to showcase what that means. Our “Beacons in your Backyard” series is meant to shine a light on the great things that our Beacons are accomplishing in and around Valpo. Our first Beacon, Nicole Moy ‘22, who majored in social […]
“I think this is an important topic to pursue as humans need to make sure that our industrial processes are sustainable or leave minimal impact on the world around us,” Rachel says. “Finding ways to recycle already used resources into something valuable is an important part of ensuring sustainability from a systems perspective.” Rachel came […]
June 14– Valparaiso, Indiana – Kate Eisenhutt ’22 has been selected as a 2023 Fulbright Scholar. Through the Fulbright Scholar Program, this recent Valpo graduate will have the opportunity to meet, work, learn and live with the people of her host country while teaching and furthering her ultimate career aspirations. “I think it’s really awesome, […]
Two notable College of Engineering Alumni were honored at Homecoming 2023 for their career achievements since leaving their programs. Michael Steffen ’07, a double major in mechanical and electrical engineering was given the Outstanding Young Alumni award, while Ben Macy ’13, an electrical engineering major, earned the First Decade Achievement Award. These two embody the […]
We sat down with Dayna Johnson ’03, ’12 MEM, accomplished Valpo alumna, President of the Society of Women Engineers, and Emerging Technology Programs and Operations Leader at GE Gas Power, to talk about her career in engineering, her best advice for tomorrow’s professionals, and of course baking cakes. Q: When did you know you wanted to be […]
A Valpo education means passion, commitment, and dedication put into work. It also means following your intuition and accomplishing the goals that you set for yourself. For one Valpo alumna, this translates into making a career on the big screen. Allison Grischow ’15 is a proud Valpo alumna who is now making a living as […]