Law clinic accepting new cases
September 8th, 2010 — Residents of the Northwest Indiana region with limited income may now apply for legal assistance from the Law Clinic at the Valparaiso University School of Law.
Read MoreArchaeology series opens with talk on Roman map-making
September 8th, 2010 — The author of a new book on the creation of a map that would influence Christian mapmaking for centuries will open Valpo's archaeology lecture series on Sept. 21.
Read MoreDay of Caring to kick off celebration of community
September 8th, 2010 — Approximately 350 students, faculty and staff members are expected to participate in the annual Valpo Day of Caring on Sept. 18, an event kicking off Communiversity Day.
Read MoreLarge new class drawn to create personal journeys
September 7th, 2010 — Valpo's new class of undergraduate students is the largest since 2003, as well as the most diverse and one of its most academically distinguished.
Read MorePowerpop band We the Kings to perform Sept. 11
September 1st, 2010 — We the Kings, whose songs include the hits "Check Yes Juliet" and "Skyway Avenue," will headline SourceStock 2010.
Read MoreTransatlantic technology workshop puts student on leadership path
August 31st, 2010 — Engineering major Erin Dillon will meet leaders in sustainable architecture and urban planning during a September workshop in Germany.
Read MoreMore singles equals more divorces, math research suggests
August 30th, 2010 — A new mathematical model developed by a Valparaiso University professor indicates couples are more likely to break up if they're surrounded by a large number of single people.
Read MoreLondon Shakespeare ensemble set for September residency
August 27th, 2010 — The acclaimed Actors From The London Stage will perform "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and conduct workshops with Valpo students and faculty Sept. 13-20.
Read MoreWorld film series offers insight into other cultures
August 26th, 2010 — Valpo's World Cinema Series, which begins in September, will feature outstanding foreign films from Japan, France, India and other countries.
Read MoreAstronomy lectures, star gazing scheduled
August 24th, 2010 — Valpo will present several events for astronomy lovers this fall, including an opportunity to remotely view the heavens from telescopes at premier observing sites in Arizona and Chile.
Read MoreNew brand initiative tells Valpo's story
August 24th, 2010 — A new brand initiative will tell the story of how Valpo helps students chart their personal journeys of self discovery.
Read MoreCommitment to service heralded in Washington Monthly rankings
August 23rd, 2010 — Valpo is tied for No. 11 among U.S. master's-level universities in preparing students who are dedicated to using their knowledge and compassion to help others.
Read MoreCommuniversity Day to celebrate Valpo's relationship with region
August 20th, 2010 — A Sept. 18 celebration of Valpo's relationship with the Northwest Indiana community will include the first night football game at Brown Field and debut of the new Crusader mascot.
Read MoreFaculty Jazz Trio to perform Sept. 2 concert
August 19th, 2010 — Valpo's Faculty Jazz Trio and acclaimed saxophonist Frank Catalano will perform Sept. 2 at the Center for the Arts on campus.
Read MoreAstronomy program receives $226,000 for star research
August 18th, 2010 — Valpo undergraduates will collaborate with an astronomy professor to study the evolution of stars similar to the Sun with support from a National Science Foundation grant.
Read MoreValpo's quality cited in U.S. News rankings
August 17th, 2010 — Professors who excel at teaching, innovative academics and student life, and outstanding value make Valpo one of the country's best universities according to U.S. News and World Report.
Read MoreConvocation to celebrate start of academic year
August 17th, 2010 — Hundreds of new undergraduate, graduate and law students will be welcomed Aug. 24 during Valpo's Opening Convocation ceremonies, followed by a campus community celebration
Read MoreSenior adults invited to join learning series
August 16th, 2010 — The Valparaiso Organization for Learning and Teaching Seniors will open its annual series of programs Aug. 30 with a presentation on the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
Read MoreNew students to begin Valpo journey Aug. 21
August 11th, 2010 — Hundreds of new students will be welcomed to the campus community with a series of activities that help each student begin his or her personal Valpo journey.
Read MoreSenior adults invited to continue education
August 9th, 2010 — A Valpo program for senior adults provides opportunities to explore new or ongoing interests in more than 70 areas of study.
Read MoreGraduate, author of Springsteen book, opens Wordfest
August 9th, 2010 — Valpo's annual celebration of literature, poetry and the written word will begin Sept. 8 with a reading by the author of "Working On a Dream: The Progressive Vision of Bruce Springsteen."
Read MoreStudents examine region's creek habitats, environmental sites
August 6th, 2010 — Valpo students are gathering information about the environmental health of Northwest Indiana as part of an effort to promote better stewardship of the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Read MoreProfessor appointed associate dean
August 6th, 2010 — Air pollution researcher Gary Morris has been appointed associate dean of Valpo's College of Arts and Sciences.
Read MoreLectures examine South Africa, girls comics, extraterrestrial life and more
August 5th, 2010 — Valpo's honors college will begin its thought-provoking Symposium series Sept. 2 with a discussion of South Africa's pre-apartheid past and how it presented itself during the World Cup.
Read MoreJapanese prints, kimonos featured at museum
August 4th, 2010 — The work of innovative Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe, who used traditional Japanese printmaking to depict biblical stories, will be featured in a new exhibit at Valpo.
Read MoreAstronomy students, faculty to lead viewing of meteor shower
August 4th, 2010 — Valpo's Department of Physics and Astronomy will lead a community viewing of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 13.
Read MoreFall semester graduate, adult scholar classes offered
August 3rd, 2010 — Registration for the Fall 2010 semester is under way for courses in Valpo's Graduate School and College of Adult Scholars.
Read MoreAcademic quality cited by Princeton Review
August 3rd, 2010 — Valpo's outstanding academics, close student interaction with professors, active campus life and preparation of tomorrow's leaders are cited in Princeton Review's new college guide.
Read MoreBach Collegium Japan, Canadian Brass among highlights of music season
August 2nd, 2010 — Concerts by two world-renowned ensembles and Valpo's premier choral, orchestral and band ensembles will highlight the 2010-2011 music season.
Read MoreStudents set record for community service
July 30th, 2010 — Valpo students performed more than 66,000 hours of community service during the 2009-2010 academic year, using their talents and energy to personally touch the lives of others.
Read MoreTheatre season to feature "Tartuffe," "Almost, Maine"
July 29th, 2010 — Moliere's comedy "Tartuffe" and the collection of unusual and humorous love stories "Almost, Maine" are among productions that will entertain audiences during Valpo's 2010-2011 theatre season.
Read MoreKemper Scholars contribute in business, non-profit sectors
July 29th, 2010 — Two Valpo students are preparing for careers of leadership and service through a prestigious summer program providing work experiences in the public broadcasting and agribusiness sectors.
Read MoreUniversity appoints vice president for institutional advancement
July 21st, 2010 — Lisa Hollander, an experienced higher education fundraising and development strategist, has been appointed to join Valpo senior as vice president for institutional advancement in September.
Read MoreStudent production explores digital media
July 20th, 2010 — A Valpo graduate student will present "Tell Her We Have an Automobile," a digital theatre experience featuring four plays by early 1900s Chicago playwright Alice Gerstenberg.
Read MoreEvent to highlight regional environmental projects, renowned researcher
July 19th, 2010 — Valpo students engaged in summer research will discuss and display their work July 27 at Valpo's Summer Celebration of Undergraduate Research.
Read MoreEngineering, business schools combine forces in masters program
July 16th, 2010 — Valpo's College of Business Administration and College of Engineering are combining forces to offer a new and enhanced Master of Engineering Management degree.
Read MoreStudents help Chilean children through YMCA program
July 16th, 2010 — Six Valpo students are working at the YMCA in Valparaiso, Chile, this summer, helping children in the city through the organization's local community and social outreach programs.
Read MoreStudent named one of nation's best in engineering
July 15th, 2010 — A 2010 Valpo graduate has received the prestigious Tau Beta Pi Laureate award, the highest honor for engineering students in the United States.
Read MoreLaw professor honored for teaching
July 14th, 2010 — Derrick Carter, a Valpo professor of law who is a distinguished teacher and scholar, has been named this year's winner of the Jack A. Hiller Distinguished Faculty Award.
Read MoreStudents examine self-fertilizing ability of invasive plant
July 14th, 2010 — An invasive shrub that is crowding out native species of plants and animals across the United States is being investigated this summer by two Valpo students.
Read MoreLocal artists, Japanese print collection highlight museum season
July 12th, 2010 — Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art has announced exhibitions featured during its 2010-2011 season.
Read MoreNursing students examine Chilean health care
July 12th, 2010 — A team of students and faculty from Valpo's College of Nursing recently returned from a 10-day trip to Chile.
Read MoreTalk focuses on African tribal art
July 7th, 2010 — Valpo's Brauer Museum of Art will host a gallery talk on a summer exhibition featuring more than 300 pieces of historically significant African tribal art.
Read MoreStaff, students to attend Lutheran Youth Gathering
July 7th, 2010 — A dozen Valpo staff members and students, including President Mark Heckler, will attend this year's Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod National Youth Gathering in New Orleans.
Read MoreStudents bring new life to downtown Valpo
July 6th, 2010 — Valparaiso University students are working to improve the city's farmers market and opening a new art store and gallery.
Read MoreStudent works with global leaders to address sustainability
July 1st, 2010 — A Valpo graduate student has returned from the 18th session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development.
Read MoreValpo student-athlete wins top Horizon League award
July 1st, 2010 — Valpo women's soccer standout and mechanical engineering major Jackie Kondratko has received the Horizon League's 2009-2010 Cecil N. Coleman Medal of Honor.
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