From Cameroon to Valpo to Bloomberg 🌍
Fayol Ateufack ’26 turned curiosity, hard work, and every opportunity he could find into internships at ComEd, Micron, and BlackRock — and now a software engineering role in New York City.
Read his story: bit.ly/valpofayolateufack
Rooted in our Lutheran tradition and committed to lifelong learning, Valpo is proud to welcome @quakeevents! This new partnership will help us reach more communities nationwide, creating opportunities for young people to grow in faith and purpose: bit.ly/valpowelcomesquake
Valpo's annual Community Trick or Treat is just over one week away! 🎃 All are welcome to join us on Tuesday, October 27, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. – in-costume, of course!
Learn more: valpo.edu/community
Three seniors in Valpo's College of Engineering have recently been awarded the highly competitive Tau Beta Pi scholarship – of which only a few Tau Beta Pi members are awarded each year!
Read more about this testament to Valpo engineering students: bit.ly/ValpoTauBetaPi26
A few simple habits can make a big difference in deciding if you can manage earning an online degree. From protecting your time to remembering your “why,” here are dos and don’ts for graduate school success: valpo.edu/how-to-be-a-succes…
Fresh off Homecoming and Family Weekend — and her 10-year graduate anniversary — Millie Mac ’16, M.A., M.A., is reflecting on the people, late nights, creative risks, and wonderfully Valpo moments that helped forge her path.
Read her Beacon’s Reflection: bit.ly/valpomilliemac
This summer, Valpo’s CAPS (Calling and Purpose in Society) Fellows spent weeks working with organizations across the country, gaining professional experience while reflecting on calling, service, and what comes next. See where the experience took them: bit.ly/valpoCAPSfellows2026
Meet Lily Printz '28 – a finance major, student-athlete, Pi Beta Phi sorority sister, student intern for the College of Business, AND student content creator for the marketing and communications team.
Step into this Lily's shoes and follow the day-to-day student experience ⚽
To say Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026 was one of the best yet would be an understatement. We thank our amazing alumni, students, and community for making this year's celebration truly unforgettable 🤎💛
Watch for updates on 2027's celebration: valpo.edu/homecoming
Two days down, 1️⃣ to go! Celebrate the final day of Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026 with us – learn more at valpo.edu/homecoming!
Rise and shine, Valpo fans – day two of Homecoming and Family Weekend is here! See the full line-up of events – from a classic Homecoming football game to campus open houses – at valpo.edu/homecoming 🤎💛
Day 1️⃣ of Homecoming and Family Weekend is finally here! There are countless festivities to welcome home every student, alum, Valpo family, and community member. See the full schedule at valpo.edu/homecoming 🤎💛
We have mazing news to share : Valpo was just named among the best colleges in the midwest! @usnews ranks Valparaiso University #2 in Best Value and #6 overall among Regional Universities in the Midwest — recognition of the quality, support, and outcomes: bit.ly/valpo2026rankings
Valpo has been awarded a 2026 Educating Character Initiative Institutional Impact Grant, a resource that will help students turn seemingly separate identities – friend, family member, student, online persona – into one cohesive story.
Read more: bit.ly/ValpoEducatingCharact…
Professor Albert “Tal” Howard, Ph.D., reflects on why an inauguration is about more than welcoming a new president – and what this moment can mean for Valpo’s future: bit.ly/TalHowardNWITimesGues…
RSVP for inauguration events by September 18: valpo.edu/inauguration
Two second-place finishes 🥈 One tough opening loss ❤️🩹 Then, a world championship 🥋
For Hailey Reichelt ’28, reaching the top meant learning to trust herself — on the mat, in the classroom, and everywhere in between at Valpo.
Read her story: bit.ly/valpohaileyreichelt
Homecoming and Family Weekend is just 10 days away – time to make some more Valpo memories 🎉 Mark your calendars, view the full schedule, and register at valpo.edu/homecoming 🤎💛
Join Valpo in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 – October 15, our entire campus is invited to participate in a variety of educational and cultural festivities, from a spicy salsa challenge to a retablos painting workshop.
Learn more: valpo.edu/student-life
Coming soon to the Brauer Museum of Art: "Breaking Cultural Boundaries: The Art of P. Solomon Raj." Visit campus to explore this latest exhibit starting September 15. Learn more: valpo.edu/brauer-museum-of-a….
Before inauguration on Sept. 25, Rev. @briankonkol, Ph.D., reflects on a question bigger than any one moment: What does the world need from Valparaiso University – and how can we answer it together?
Read his latest op-ed: nwitimes.com/news/local/arti…
RSVP: valpo.edu/inauguration.













































