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Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Valparaiso
Valparaiso Students Publish 19th Edition of Spanish Literary Magazine
Valparaiso University released the 19th edition of Letras, a Spanish literary magazine, as students presented original poetry at an April 22 event marking National Poetry Month.
Valparaiso University Class of 2025 Posts 98.1% Job Placement Rate
Valparaiso University's class of 2025 reached a 98.1% placement rate, exceeding the national average of 86%. The College of Engineering achieved 100% placement for the fourth straight year.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Valparaiso Researchers Secure $50,000 Grant to Study Land Restoration
Valparaiso University researchers won a $50,000 grant to study land restoration at an agricultural site east of Chesterton, one of seven teams nationally selected for the funding.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Valparaiso University Appoints Loren Chandler as Chief Financial Officer
Valparaiso University names Loren Chandler, most recently with The Catholic Health Association, as its new chief financial officer, effective June 2026.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026