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Student Spotlights


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

Promoting Human Welfare

At Valparaiso University, students are invited to dream big to make their world a better and safer place for future generations. Abbey Zombik ’20, an

Collaborating Across Campus

In Valpo’s Colleges of Nursing and Health Professions and Engineering, collaboration is key to the educational experience of students and professional development of faculty members.

Driven by Data

What started as a love for watching baseball with his dad has turned into a promising career goal. Frankie Vazquez ’22, a data science major,

Four Valparaiso University Seniors, Alumni Named Fulbright Semifinalists

March 9, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has announced its semifinalists for the 2021–2022 academic year, and four Valpo students and

Valpo Recognized Among Most Transfer Friendly Schools in the Nation

March 3, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll for the second

Following Your Faith

For graduates like Emily Smith ’19, the combination of academic and spiritual growth she enjoyed at Valparaiso University and the Chapel of the Resurrection has

Research Beyond the Lab

From exploring mathematical principles in tic-tac-toe to a summer data science fellowship in telehealth, Eric Burkholder ’22, a mathematics and data science double major, has

More Than a Number

Cassandra McMorrow ’22 didn’t declare her major right away but knew at Valparaiso University, she would be prepared to succeed no matter what (or when)