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1/11/2023

Valpo Athletics Continues to Excel Academically

Valparaiso University student-athletes continued to take care of business in the classroom during the Fall 2022 semester, setting a department record for fall grade point average at 3.26.

11/22/2022

Dr. Charles Small to Hold Virtual Question-and-Answer Session

Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Dr. Charles Small will hold a virtual “Valpo Athletics Insider” event via zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

11/16/2022

Valpo Athletics Boasts 93 Percent Graduation Rate

Valparaiso University student-athletes continued to thrive academically as the NCAA released its latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) data this week. Valpo boasted an overall GSR of 93 for the current cohort, a two-percent increase from last year’s rate.

9/13/2022

Elliott Charles Joins Valpo Athletics as Executive Associate Athletic Director

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced the addition of Elliott Charles, who will serve as Executive Associate Athletic Director.

8/26/2022

President Padilla to Serve as 2022-2023 Chair of MVC Board of Directors

Valparaiso University President José D. Padilla, J.D., will serve as the 2022-2023 chair of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Board of Directors, as announced by the league office leading into the new academic and athletic year.

8/15/2022

Beacon, Blaze Selected as Valparaiso University Mascots

A student-led committee has selected Beacon and Blaze as the new mascots for Valparaiso University, as announced on Monday, Aug. 15.

8/11/2022

Valpo Student-Athletes Recognized with MVC Academic Honors

Valparaiso University Athletics was well represented as the Missouri Valley Conference released its academic honors for the 2021-22 academic year on Thursday.

8/9/2022

Kasey Gengler Named Valpo Assistant Director of Athletics for Event Management & Facilities

Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Dr. Charles Small and Executive Associate AD Liz Jarnigan have announced the hiring of Kasey Gengler as the department’s new Assistant Director of Athletics for Event Management & Facilities.

8/8/2022

Jarnigan Promoted to Executive Associate Athletic Director

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced the promotion of Liz Jarnigan to Executive Associate Athletic Director.