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During Spring Break 2025, Valparaiso University students traded sun and sand for service and solidarity, traveling to communities in need through the University’s Spring Break service trips. These experiences, deeply rooted in Valpo’s mission of...

Valparaiso University’s occupational therapy program, part of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, will once again host a CarFit event to help older drivers enhance the safety and comfort of their vehicles. The event will take place on...

Alejandra Y. Castillo joined Purdue University Northwest in January 2025 as the university’s Senior Fellow for Economic Development. As a distinguished and experienced leader with over two decades of experience in public service and nonprofit...

Featured Image: For the 20th year, Valparaiso has been recognized as a Tree City USA for its commitment to effective  The City of Valparaiso has been named a Tree City USA for 2024 by the Arbor Day Foundation, in  honor of its commitment to...

Ivy Tech Community College recently announced completion on major upgrades to the Valparaiso Campus Welding Lab student learning space. Featuring state of the art upgrades, ventilation, and equipment improvements the lab has been uniquely constructed...

After attending her Girl Scout troop’s career day in the fourth grade, Rebecca Buitendorp knew she was destined to become an attorney. On January 24, she was sworn in by then-Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb to serve as a judge of the Porter County...

Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience, and the aftermath often includes lots of paperwork, including the daunting task of handling your loved one’s financial affairs. One of these tasks is filing taxes on behalf of the...

IU Northwest Library Director Gretchen Rings brings new direction for campus library Traditional media portrayals of a library aren’t always kind. They include images of a bespectacled librarian sharply telling patrons to shush and keep to...

Crown Point Mayor Peter D. Land will deliver his annual State of the City address from 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park, located at 183 S. West St.  The Mayor's Office will come together with city...

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Protecting your personal and professional information from cyber threats is essential. Hackers, scammers, and cybercriminals are constantly developing new tactics to steal...