With the moon as her only source of natural light, Violet “Vi” O’Brien ’02, J.D., would work into the late hours to prepare print pieces for upcoming Chicago events — a fundraising event for a local nonprofit, a wedding, or perhaps a holiday party for an urban socialite.

A 30-minute dusty and pothole-filled ride to the nearest grocery store. A 19,000-foot hike up one of the tallest mountains in the world. Eight…

Shuffling between nursing classes in LeBien Hall, dance ensemble practices in the Center for the Arts, sorority meetings in Scheele, and as a volunteer with the local fire department, Frances Pollaro ’16 has been extremely busy earning a world-class, holistic liberal arts education at Valparaiso University. And her time studying in England through Valpo’s Cambridge study center enhanced her already enriching student experience.

After battling childhood cancer, Julia O’Malley ’96 Stepenske finds strength to help others through her dream career. Bald, shy, weak, and lacking self-confidence. When…