A Fulfilling Journey

Antuane Thompson '20

Antuane Thompson, ’20, had plenty of options regarding his higher ​education plans. He was accepted to multiple universities while ​participating in a college degree path program at his high school. ​Thompson visited several of these campuses but says Valpo had ​something special he was looking for. “I kind of just fell in love with Valpo ​and the culture. I knew it was the school for me.”

Two Valpo Alumni Named Fulbright Scholars

Payton Hodson ‘22 and Momin Mirza ’22, ’24 M.A.

Payton Hodson ’22 and Momin Mirza ’22, ’24 M.A., have been selected to receive ​grants and enter the Fulbright Scholar Program. Through Fulbright, these Valpo ​graduates will have the opportunity to meet, work, learn, and live with the people ​of their host country while teaching and furthering the skills that will help them in ​their future careers. Hodson will teach abroad in Ecuador, while Mirza will teach in ​the Canary Islands near Spain.

Update on Valparaiso University's

Operational Sustainability Initiative

On June 20, 2024, Valparaiso University shared an update on its Operational Sustainability Initiative, established to ​support the strategic plan's goals. Initiated last summer, these efforts aim to refine Valpo's operations, reduce costs, and ​invest in new approaches that will enable the University to grow and continue fulfilling its mission. These changes were ​based on the findings of an administrative review process that involved extensive data analysis and input from across the ​University. Several departmental reporting lines have shifted, including Human Resources, Title IX, Auxiliary Services, ​Recreational Sports, and Intramurals. As part of this process, 14 positions were also eliminated. The Student Life division, ​University Communications, the Brauer Museum, and other non-academic departments underwent downsizing to enhance ​operational efficiency. One operational adjustment is the temporary closure of the Brauer Museum. Plans are underway to ​reopen the museum in the fall semester once appropriate oversight is in place.

The Uplift Valpo strategic plan, adopted in 2021, is organized around four themes: Learn, Serve, Lead, and Thrive. To meet ​the plan’s ambitious goals, we must think about and approach our work differently. These decisions are undoubtedly ​challenging, but they are made with the best interests of Valparaiso University and our students in mind. Our goal is to ​secure a stable and promising future for our institution.

Valpo Awarded ​Carnegie Elective ​Classification for ​Leadership for ​Public Purpose

Valpo named ​Indiana Space ​Grant Consortium ​Recipient

Valpo and Ivy ​Tech enter into a ​Dual Admission ​Partnership ​Agreement

Words of Encouragement

For the incoming class

Send well wishes and advice to the incoming class ​of Valpo students, parents, and loved ones! ​Whether you were a student-athlete, participated ​in Fraternity/Sorority Life, held other leadership ​roles on campus, participated in the arts, or just ​loved your time at Valpo - sharing your thoughts ​with others following in your footsteps will make ​them feel right at home. We'll share your words of ​wisdom with the incoming class in the fall!

Lutheran Summer Music Events

July 1 - July 28, 2024

It’s that time of year! The Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival ​attendees have got campus buzzing this summer. With a full schedule of events ​starting July 1 and running through July 28, all performances are free and open ​to the public. So check the schedule and join us on campus for some incredible ​musical performances. Not near campus? Some events are livestreamed!

Registration Open

Welcome Home!

July 29, 2024

october 4-6, 2024

Mark ​your calendars and ​plan to join us ​on campus ​Friday, October 4, through ​Sunday, October 6, for ​​Homecoming and Family ​​Weekend!

Get ready to register for ​Homecoming. We have lots of ​exciting new events this year. ​No registration fee!

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Valpo’s Lutheran ​Centennial Hymn Festival

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“I don't think I had the slightest clue about how 4 years at Valpo would change me from the shy, introverted person who ​walked onto campus in 1964 to someone who would go on into Seminary and ordained ministry in the ELCA. When I look ​back on those four years at Valpo I can see so many of the ways God was preparing me for that life. There were friends ​and fraternity brothers who came into my life who ultimately would support the call into ministry. There were professors ​who, though they may not have known it, gave me just the wisdom I would need in that call. 77 years behind me have been ​so full of blessings they cannot be counted. The people I served at congregations in Jordan, MT; Madison, Minnesota; and ​​finally, 29 years in Woodbridge, VA, taught me how to be a pastor. Valpo taught me to use the gifts God had given me.”

-James Louis Thacker '68

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