The Valpo difference can take on many different meanings both on campus and off. It stands for the experiences that are afforded to Valpo students in the pursuit of guiding and supporting tomorrow’s servant leaders. It can look like a student getting involved in their community and making their voice heard. It can be the […]
Let’s set the scene: you’ve spent all year researching colleges, taking visits, and trying to decide where you want to spend the next few years of your life. You’ve committed to Valpo (yay!) and signed up for your FOCUS orientation session. Everything’s going swell, you’ve taken a few minutes to relax, and then — BAM! You remember […]
Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing! From September 15 to October 15, this national holiday celebrates the rich cultures, contributions, and histories of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in Central America, and South America. The holiday has its roots all the way back to 1968 with its creation by President Lyndon Johnson, and it has only grown over time […]
What comes to mind when you think of your university experience? Probably your education, how far away it is from home, what extracurriculars you’ll join, and the friends waiting to be made. With all of those important factors to consider, it’s easy to overlook the location in which your potential college is situated. But don’t […]
Everyone on campus looks forward to this exciting day each year at the dining hall: Founders Thanksgiving Feast! Founders did not disappoint this year as they served delicious Thanksgiving staple food items: mashed potatoes, carved ham, roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and more. All of our food stations, Spoon & Fork, the 1859 Grill, […]
Our campus. You’ll fall in love with our beautiful architecture, seasonal greenery, and all-around feeling of community. The library. Have you seen it? If not, feel free to check out our virtual tours, or schedule a visit to campus. Trust us, it’s worth it! Downtown Valpo. Awesome cafés and restaurants are within walking distance from […]
Downtown Valparaiso is known for its homey, yet sophisticated feel, and the restaurants and cafés that line Lincolnway have become an essential part of our students’ college experience. To help those of you who may not be familiar with what downtown Valpo has to offer, we have compiled a list of the top 5 places […]
Creating community and forging relationships that you will carry with you forever is what we do at Valpo. Our intentional way of seeking out connection based on mutual understanding, kindness, and empathy fuels our tradition of being home to hundreds of students, staff and faculty who are seeking that connection. Katie Leach, Ph.D., chemistry faculty […]
The path of learning and discovery is not always linear, and that is something that Valpo students know and use to their advantage. Two College of Nursing and Health Professions students took learning into their own hands and created the Spanish for Healthcare Interest Group in the Language Resource Center to supplement their regular studies. This […]
Our top tier educators come from all different walks of life and bring their unique experiences and knowledge to every class they teach. So, if you want to know Valpo you need to know our professors, and what better way to do that than over coffee? Theresa Carroll, clinical associate professor of occupational therapy (OT) […]