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Valparaiso University Announces President-Elect

Mark A. Heckler, 52, provost and vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at University of Colorado Denver, will become the 18th president in Valparaiso’s nearly 150-year history and will replace Alan F. Harre, who is retiring June 30 after 20 years as president.

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Former Merc chairman to speak at law commencement

John F. Sandner, retired chairman of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and a leading innovator in the financial industry, will speak during May 17 commencement ceremonies for the School of Law. More...

Student takes 2nd in national weather contest

Meteorology major Mark Borchelt, a senior from Fort Wayne, recently finished second in the eight-month long WxChallenge. More...

Project focuses worldwide attention on children

Valpo's Project on The Child in Religion and Ethics, launched with a $538,000 Lilly Endowment grant, has contributed to a growing worldwide interest in children and society's obligations to them. More...

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Commencement CeremoniesCommencement Ceremonies

Commencement ceremonies are May 17 for the law school and May 18 for undergraduate and graduate students.

150th Anniversary150th Anniversary

The 2008-2009 academic year will mark the 150th anniversary. A variety of sesquicentennial events are planned to honor the past, celebrate the present, and share excitement about the future.

Union ConstructionUnion Construction

The largest construction project in University history will culminate in a much anticipated new student Union. View construction photos, floorplans, a live Web Cam and more!