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Valparaiso University sign with emblem and flame, set against a blue sky with some clouds, highlighting the university’s excellence that draws national attention.
Recognized for Excellence: How Valparaiso University is Getting National Attention
A diverse group in colorful cultural outfits stands together, smiling and linking arms on stage.
A Beacon’s Reflection | MyLinh (Millie) Mac ’16, M.A., M.A.
Three students in yellow shirts talk around a table with a laptop in a brightly lit room, sharing insights about what to expect during the first semester of grad school.
What to Expect in Your First Semester of Grad School
A person in a silver holographic ghost costume and cowboy hat at a Valparaiso University Halloween event.
Valparaiso University Offers Costumed Fun for the Whole Family this Halloween
Three people smiling in front of an American Red Cross Greater Chicago sign on a sunny day, highlighting a memorable moment from a CAPS Fellow Story.
Connecting Service to Purpose: Inside the 2026 Valpo CAPS Fellows Experience
Sign reading “Go BaBy go!” with smiley balloons and checkered bunting at a Valparaiso University Collaboration Challenge.
Valparaiso University Receives Collaboration Challenge Grant to Enhance Healthcare for Local Children
Man with headset and brown jacket sits at table with laptop, resting chin on hand, looking at camera—perhaps deep in thought as Paul Oren prepares for his next Beacon podcast episode.
Follow the Beacon | Paul Oren ’02, ’10 M.S.
Three people smiling, with the center person holding a Valparaiso University patent for water filtration.
Valparaiso University Professor Patents Methods of Distributing and Removing Microplastics in Water
A person in academic regalia stands in a church as people around them clap and stained glass shines behind, celebrating the Inauguration of President Rev. Brian Konkol at Valparaiso University.
Inauguration of Valparaiso University’s 20th President, Rev. Brian Konkol Draws Standing Room Only Crowd from Campus and Beyond
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Three people smiling in front of an American Red Cross Greater Chicago sign on a sunny day, highlighting a memorable moment from a CAPS Fellow Story.
Connecting Service to Purpose: Inside the 2026 Valpo CAPS Fellows Experience
Professor Margarita Rayzberg, Ph.D., Shares Family Immigration Story on Indiana Jewish Historical Society Podcast
A group of eight people in matching beige shirts and denim shorts stand smiling on grass in front of a brick building, celebrating Valpo BSO and Black History Month.
Valpo BSO Vice President Angel Johnson ’26 Spotlights the Importance of Black History Month
Nora Fisher sits on hay bales in a pumpkin patch, surrounded by pumpkins and corn stalks, capturing the warmth of autumn and the spirit of her Valpo experience at Valparaiso University.
Shining Bright | Nora Fisher ’27 Shares Her Valpo Experience
Valparaiso University Student Combines Economics and Fire Safety in Effectiveness and Response Study
Students walk on a sunny campus lawn in front of a modern building with glass and a patterned facade, where initiatives like AI at Valpo foster Artificial Intelligence Literacy among students.
Exploring AI at Valpo | Economics Professor Encourages Artificial Intelligence Literacy
A person in a beanie smiles while taking a selfie with Stonehenge in the background on a sunny day, capturing the spirit of adventure that defines the Valpo community.
Natalya Reister ’25 Finds Spark, Confidence, and Community at Valpo
Smiling woman with short, light brown hair, wearing earrings and a black top, on a plain background. Lissa Yogan is shown here, recipient of the Aida Tomeh Distinguished Service Award.
Lissa Yogan Named Aida Tomeh Distinguished Service Award Award Recipient
A teacher talks to a transfer student in a brightly lit Valpo classroom, where students shine as they use laptops at their desks.
Lighting The Way Forward: Legacies That Inspired Our Valpo Professors’ Passion For Education
Woman smiling in front of large stone steps and columns at the capital, her expression clear and confident.
A Calling Made Clear in the Capital
Baseball player in yellow jersey swinging bat at a pitched ball during a game, while baseball evaluators watch closely for umpire decision-making.
Bias at the Plate: What Umpires Tell Us about Evaluators
Smiling person wearing glasses, a black shirt, and a light-patterned tie against a plain light background, reflecting their passion for art and education at Valparaiso University.
Art, Education, and Award-Winning Research at Valparaiso University
Tall brick building with many windows stands beside a modern bell tower against a cloudy sky, reflecting the evolving nature of family dynamics in urban spaces.
Who Is Reaching Out? A Look at Help-Seeking Behaviors and Family Dynamics
Smiling person with glasses and short hair stands in front of a large outdoor fountain, embodying community engagement.
Making an Impact in the Community and Beyond
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.
Valparaiso University Alumna Named Rangel Fellow
Presentations to the President Video
Smiling young woman with blonde hair sits on a wooden chair in a bright, empty church, reflecting the calm resilience highlighted by Valpo Psychology studies on how parents cope during the pandemic.
Where Faith and Community Come Together
Economics Professor Receives Excellence in Teaching Award
Alpha Kappa Delta Inducts 2020 Members
Economics Professor Receives Research Grant
Professor Lavin-Loucks wins the John F. Schnabel Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award given by the North Central Sociological Association
Valpo Professor Danielle Lavin-Loucks Wins Annual Excellence in Teaching Award
Angelys Torres Named 2016 Newman Civic Fellow
Valpo Professor Lissa Yogan Wins Annual Excellence in Teaching Award
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