Valparaiso University Career & Alumni Network

When I was first looking at colleges, Valpo wasn’t my end-all-be-all school. But, looking back, coming here was the best thing that could’ve happened for my college experience. I decided on Valpo after visiting campus, and that choice was mainly built upon the University’s reputable meteorology major, a strong financial aid offer, a smaller student body compared to a big state school, and distance from all the people I went to high school with – 2,204 miles to be exact.

👉Read more of Parker's story: https://www.valpo.edu/a-beacons-reflection-parker-kelson-26/

Would you like to support causes you care about and potentially reduce your taxes? Join us for a special Lifelong Learning virtual event, Charitable Giving and Your Financial Strategy with Bobby Bolton!

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Location: Zoom

💵 Register today at: https://giveto.valpo.edu/register/LLLBobbyBolton

Juniors and seniors in Valparaiso University’s capstone marketing and entrepreneurship course applied their classroom knowledge to launch a real-world product with Old Gold—the first Valparaiso University-branded whiskey, created in partnership with Valparaiso-based Journeyman Distillery.

🥃 Read more: https://www.valpo.edu/valparaiso-university-student-entrepreneurs-partner-with-journeyman-distillery-on-product-launch/

REMINDER! 🏀

Don’t miss your chance to join fellow Valpo alumni, families, parents, and friends for a night with the Indiana Fever on Friday, July 17 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse!

Cheer on Caitlin Clark and the Fever as they take on the Seattle Storm with a reserved block of seats just for the Valpo community. Last year’s outing was a huge hit, and we can’t wait to do it again!

🕢 7:30 p.m. ET
🎟 Ticket deadline: June 17

https://giveto.valpo.edu/register/INFever26

✨ Follow the Beacon: June Feature ✨

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Kimberly Beasley '00, Master Sgt. Dr. Erik John 'EJ' Ramos '04, and Musician 1 Matthew Yee '24 returned home to Valpo to pay homage to musician and educator John Phillip Sousa, under the direction of Jeffrey Doebler ‘87, Ph.D.

✨Read more: https://bit.ly/43Oy1tp

⚾Join fellow Valpo alumni and friends for a summer evening at Parkview Field as the Fort Wayne TinCaps take on the Lake County Captains!

Hosted by the Valparaiso University College of Nursing & Health Professions this special event includes reserved seating in the Huntington University Picnic Pavilion, all-you-can-eat ballpark food and soft drinks, and the opportunity to connect with Dean Elizabeth Gmitter and fellow Valpo college deans.

📅 Tuesday, July 21, 2026
⏰ Picnic service begins at 6:05 p.m. ET | First pitch at 7:05 p.m. ET
🎟️ $15 tickets | Limited to the first 75 registrants
🚨 Register by July 6!

https://giveto.valpo.edu/register/TinCaps

🎉 June Campus Close-Up! 🌟Where am I?! 🤔

Answer: Check your inbox for the June edition of the alumni e-newsletter! 📖

The Valparaiso University Satellite Team gathered to watch the launch of their first major project through SpaceX on Monday, March 30, 2026. The launch is the culmination of a project begun in 2024, when the team joined five other Universities in the region in NearSpace Education’s Dream Big Program to collaborate on different elements of a satellite. The Valparaiso University team has been responsible for designing and building the payload — a system which will allow ground stations to download data from the satellite.

🛰 Read more: https://www.valpo.edu/valparaiso-university-satellite-team-watches-launch-of-first-major-project/

🏀 Join the Valpo community for an exciting night with the Indiana Fever!

On Friday, July 17, Valpo alumni, families, parents, and friends will gather at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to cheer on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever as they take on the Seattle Storm!

Last year’s outing brought together an incredible group of Valpo fans, and we can’t wait to do it again with a reserved block of seats just for our community. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun!

🕢 7:30 p.m. ET
🎟 Get your tickets before the June 17 deadline!

https://giveto.valpo.edu/register/INFever26