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Valpo Professors Mark Budnik, Lissa Yogan, Kevin Jantzi Win Annual Excellence in Teaching Awards

Posted on May 8, 2013 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University’s Committee to Enhance Learning and Teaching has selected Mark Budnik, Kevin Jantzi and Lissa Yogan as recipients of the Excellence in Teaching Award for 2013-2014. The award recognizes outstanding faculty who demonstrate teaching excellence, with particular attention to excellence in any of three areas: curriculum/course development, pedagogy and faculty-student rapport. Each award winner […]

Valpo Engineering Faculty Honored by American Society of Engineering Education Sectional Conference

Posted on May 14, 2013 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University professors Jeff Will, Doug Tougaw, and Carmine Polito were honored at the American Society of Engineering Education Illinois/Indiana Section, held at Trine University this spring. “The achievements of Jeff, Doug, and Carmine demonstrate the outstanding caliber faculty we have in the College of Engineering at Valparaiso University,” said Eric Johnson, Dean of the […]

Cultural Ambassador

Posted on March 26, 2014 (October 18, 2017) by wgwin

With 200 trees planted, $5,000 raised, and three cleanup activities executed, Taiz, Yemen, is flourishing with a greener landscape, increased funds for a cancer hospital, and restored public and private spaces. Graduate School alumnus Ammar Al-Hawi ’10 said his experience at Valparaiso University was the inspiration behind these changes. “My time at Valpo provided me […]

Valpo’s Fites Center Receives Coveted LEED© Platinum U.S. Green Building Certification

Posted on April 2, 2013 (October 17, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University’s Donald V. Fites Engineering Innovation Center has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. Recognition of the LEED Platinum certification will take place during a ceremony at the Fites Center on April 12, at 4 p.m. […]

Valpo Announces Strategic Partnership with Lumenus USA

Posted on February 15, 2013 (October 17, 2017) by wgwin

Continuing a commitment to educating global citizens who are prepared to lead and serve in church and society, Valparaiso University has partnered with Lumenus USA in the creation of The Lumenus USA Center for Global Leadership at Valparaiso University. Enrolling nearly 4,000 students representing most states and more than 50 countries, Valparaiso University strives to […]

Placement Exceeds 90 Percent for 20 Consecutive Years

Posted on April 19, 2013 (October 17, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University has achieved a 95.7 percent placement rate for 2011-2012 graduates, marking the 20th straight year of placement rates higher than 90 percent. Through dedication to preparing students for a post-Valpo life and a time-tested career services strategy, the independent Lutheran university graduates accomplished students who attain job and graduate school placement throughout the […]

Valparaiso University to Offer Academic Enrichment Camp for Elementary and Middle School Students

Posted on May 9, 2013 (October 17, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University’s Office of Undergraduate Admission and Summer Global Leadership Institute announce an exciting new academic camp for elementary and middle school students: Summer Smart, Summer Fun. “Summer Smart, Summer Fun will provide a wonderful opportunity for elementary and middle school students to enjoy hands-on learning experiences that are fun, engaging and educational,” said Alan […]

Valparaiso University Lilly Fellows Program Receives $1.19 Million Grant

Posted on May 15, 2013 (October 17, 2017) by wgwin

The Valparaiso University-based Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts was awarded a $1.19 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. This is the 10th such grant that has been awarded to the Lilly Fellows Program, which has supported more than 60 Lilly Postdoctoral Fellows since its inception in 1991. “We are both humbled and […]

Valparaiso University Announces Lutheran World Relief CEO to Join Faculty

Posted on May 16, 2013 (October 17, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University announces that the Rev. John Arthur Nunes, who served as keynote speaker at the University’s May 19 commencement ceremony, will join its faculty as the Jochum Professor and Chair. Since 2007, Nunes has served as president and CEO of Lutheran World Relief, a $49 million global organization, leading staff in 17 countries in […]

Valparaiso University Professorship Fosters Excellence, Innovation in Engineering

Posted on July 2, 2013 (October 17, 2017) by wgwin

Valparaiso University has named Mark M. Budnik to the Paul and Cleo Brandt Professorship, which promotes teaching excellence in the University’s College of Engineering, effective July 1. Previously, the position was held by Eric Johnson, who became Dean of the College of Engineering in January. Johnson was named to the professorship in 2003 and has […]