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Student Spotlights


Liv Off Court

As a student-athlete, it’s very easy to fall into the pattern of putting all your time and energy into that respective sport. For Olivia Brown

A Day in My Life as an Engineering Major

The life of an engineering student is certainly not ubiquitous. We do not all wake up at the same time. We do not all go

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

CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT SPRING BREAK SERVICE TRIP

At Valpo, our spring break service trips are known for providing students with unforgettable experiences that connect them to their communities, help them understand the

Valparaiso University Student Becomes 500 Festival Royalty

Chloe Smith ’23, a health science major on track to enter the physician assistant program at Valparaiso University, had never been to the Indy 500

Immersion in Leadership: One Student’s Amazing Internship Opportunity

While Valparaiso University provides a world-class education, the University also prides itself on the opportunities it opens up for its students beyond the boundaries of

Valpo Students Educate an International Audience

Photo Courtesy of Kevin Ostoyich, Ph.D. When Christian Yoder first attended the spring 2020 course “Historical Theatre: The Shanghai Jews,” she was not expecting to

Beacons in Your Backyard — Nicole Moy ’22

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”

A Remarkable Athlete, an Exceptional Student, an Irreplaceable Person

Rylee Cookerly ’21, ’24 DNP came to Valparaiso University to pursue two passions: nursing and volleyball. While the prospect of taking on a demanding major