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Valparaiso University Ranked #2 Best Value and #6 Best Regional Among Midwest Schools in U.S. News and World Report Rankings
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Valparaiso University’s Chicago-Based Healthcare Program Receives Accreditation and Recognition
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How Career Centers Help You Prepare for Internships, Careers, and Life After Graduation
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Youth Ministry Organization Quake Finds New Home at Valparaiso University
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Valparaiso University Business Management Student Puts Knowledge to Work in Local Baseball
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A Beacon’s Reflection | MyLinh (Millie) Mac ’16, M.A., M.A.
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What to Expect in Your First Semester of Grad School
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Valparaiso University Offers Costumed Fun for the Whole Family this Halloween
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Connecting Service to Purpose: Inside the 2026 Valpo CAPS Fellows Experience
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Powering Up a Bright Future: Valpo Student Earns Nuclear Regulatory Commission Internship
Three people talk in front of a research poster at a science event, likely part of a Research Symposium. One person is smiling and holding a pen, showcasing the spirit of student innovation.
Student Innovation Shines at Valpo’s Fall Internship and Research Symposium (FIReS)
Dylan Grace stands next to a large IBM logo sign outside a modern glass building, highlighting their contribution to Valpo’s innovative spirit.
From Curiosity to Contribution: How Dylan Grace ’23 Found His Calling at Valpo
Hunter Wood, wearing a maroon shirt, stands smiling in front of science posters at a Valpo research event, capturing a proud moment in his academic journey.
Reaching for the Stars | Hunter Wood’s ’26 Valpo Journey
Smiling person in a suit stands before a large AAS logo, surrounded by green plants and a space-themed background—embodying stellar opportunities on their journey of discovery.
A Wonderful Mind Leading to Stellar Opportunities | Lane Scheel’s Journey of Discovery
Masaru Nakamoto
Valparaiso University Students Gain Valuable Research Experience Through Space Grant Funding
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Valpo Researchers Explore Space Health and Stellar Chemistry in Student-Led Projects Funded by ISGC
Five smiling women stand indoors at a CUWiP event, wearing name badges and business casual attire. Brook Burbridge, a Valpo Senior, is among the group.
Valpo Senior Brook Burbridge Wins Presentation Award at CUWiP
Valpo Alum Wins Prestigious NSF CAREER Grant
A person peers into a telescope inside a domed observatory with an open roof at night.
Valparaiso University Departments Band Together to Find Clues in Decades Old Science Mystery
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Rising to Challenges Beneath the Earth
Three people observe stars through a telescope inside a dome observatory with colorful lighting, showcasing Valparaiso University's commitment to space research and international collaboration.
Valparaiso University Joins International Space Research Effort
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U.S. Department of Energy Renews Award for Valparaiso University Funding for Physics Research
Professor Todd Hillwig’s Research Highlighted in Science Magazine
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U.S. Department of Energy and National Science Foundation Award Valparaiso University Funding for Physics Research
Professor Andrew Richter’s Article Featured as Cover Story
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Valparaiso University Hosts Astronomy Lecture with World Expert Sun Kwok
Aerial view of a college campus with fall foliage, red and orange trees, multiple academic buildings, and preparations underway for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Astronomy Program Receives $212,000 For Star Research
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