Move-in day has come and gone, syllabi are in hand, and students are settling into a new year. The fall semester marks the start of a journey many of you know well, the discovery of what makes Valpo, VALPO! Read more about the start of the fall semester, the impending inauguration of Rev. Brian Konkol,…

There’s plenty happening in the Valpo community! In this issue, celebrate our 2026 VUAA Alumni Award recipients, meet inspiring alumni and students, get ready for Homecoming and Family Weekend, including the inauguration of Rev. Brian E. Konkol as Valparaiso University’s 20th president, and find opportunities to connect, volunteer, and make an impact.

The July 2026 Alumni Newsletter celebrates student achievements and shares the latest from Valpo. This month’s edition also spotlights Shantée Lewis ’22, along with stories of innovation, service, campus milestones, and the many ways Beacons continue to make an impact.

Catch up with Valpo alumni in the June 2026 e-newsletter! This month’s feature story “Celebrating the Sousa Legacy WIth a Dream” is a must read, plus you’ll see upcoming alumni events, student stories, and a guest column written by Rev. Konkol.

The May 2026 Valpo Newsletter celebrates Valpo Day’s $1.08M total from 1,106 donors across nine countries, features musician Erica Sipich, highlights spring break service and engineering student Aster Sorenson.

The April 2026 Valpo Newsletter celebrates Valpo Day on April 8, features alumnus Matt Palm and music therapy student Justine Olson, announces President Konkol’s inauguration September 25, and launches an AI certificate program.

The March 2026 Valpo Newsletter invites alumni to celebrate Valpo Day on April 8, features Christ College alumnus Chris Hanson, spotlights business owner Marisa Gervasio, and highlights student leaders and reflections.

The February 2026 Valpo Newsletter opens nominations for 2026 Alumni Awards, features baseball alumnus Jeff Conrad ’00, memorializes Karen Fleischer ’86, and highlights student art projects and community service initiatives.

The January 2026 Valpo Newsletter welcomes the new year and spring semester, features nursing leader Juanita Fox ’78, celebrates Rev. Brian E. Konkol’s start as the 20th president, and promotes alumni volunteer opportunities.

The December 2025 Valpo Newsletter welcomes Rev. Brian E. Konkol as the 20th president (effective January 2026), features meteorologist Meredith Garofalo, highlights six NOAA scholars and innovative healthcare technology.

The November 2025 Valpo Newsletter celebrates Homecoming and Family Weekend, features service leader Katie Jasnieski, highlights bioengineering student Alexis Maxey and Fulbright scholars, and announces Chapel and sustainability awards.

The October 2025 Valpo Newsletter previews Homecoming and Family Weekend, features business owner Tina Gengo ’95, announces a $4M gift for a health professions building, and celebrates the Lutheran Centennial.