6/26/2013
Valpo Boasts 210 Horizon League Academic Honor Roll Honorees
Valparaiso had 106 student-athletes honored as members of the Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll and 104 student-athletes named to the league's Spring Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the league office this week. Both numbers led all nine Horizon League institutions.
6/17/2013
19 Crusaders Earn Academic All-League Recognition
Valparaiso placed 19 student-athletes over seven sports on the Horizon League's 2013 Spring Academic All-League Teams, as announced by the league office. The 19 honorees tied for the most from any league institution.
6/5/2013
Six Valparaiso Athletic Programs Earn NCAA Recognition
Six athletic teams from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance.
5/30/2013
Valparaiso University Continuing Education to Offer Courses on Leadership in Sports
Valparaiso University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer two courses emphasizing ethical leadership in sports as part of its Coaching Certificate program in July, including one course taught by former Valpo men's basketball coach Dr. Homer Drew.
5/5/2013
Year-End Awards Presented at Valparaiso’s ARC Awards Sunday
Valparaiso University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) announced its year-end awards on Sunday evening at the fifth annual Athletic Recognition Ceremony (ARC) Awards.
4/28/2013
16th Annual Frankenmuth Valpo Weekend Set for July 19-20
The 16th annual Frankenmuth Valpo Weekend will take place July 19-20 as alumni and friends have a chance to reconnect with one another as well as meet Crusader coaches during the event in Frankenmuth, Mich.
4/22/2013
Nine Crusaders Earn Academic All-League Recognition
Valparaiso placed nine student-athletes over six sports on the Horizon League's 2012-13 Winter Academic All-League Teams, as announced by the league office today.
4/14/2013
121 Valpo Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Honors Banquet
Valparaiso University awarded 121 student-athletes with Presidential Academic Honors while also handing out the Laurel Award at the 22nd Annual Student-Athletes Academic Honors Banquet held on Sunday evening in the Harre Union.
2/22/2013
Valparaiso Announces Athletics Development Hires
Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera announced today that the university has added a pair of hires in the area of athletics development. John Kuka joins Valparaiso University as an Associate Director of Athletics, while Matt LaBarbera has been brought on as the Associate Director of Annual Giving - Athletics.
2/12/2013
Trio of Cross Country Teams to Be Inducted Into Valpo Hall of Fame
The Valparaiso men’s cross country squads from 1963, 1964 and 1965 put together perhaps the most impressive run of high finishes in national competition in Valparaiso athletics history, and on Saturday, February 16, the group of three teams will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame.
2/11/2013
Todhunter to Be Inducted Into Valpo Hall of Fame
One of the top hitters in Valparaiso baseball history, Jack Todhunter will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 16.
2/10/2013
Ten Crusaders Named to Academic All-Horizon League Squads
Valparaiso placed a league-high ten student-athletes over five sports on the Horizon League's 2012 Fall Academic All-League Teams, as announced by the league office.
2/8/2013
Naumann to Be Inducted into Valpo Hall of Fame
A two-sport standout during his time at Valparaiso, Paul Naumann went on to a long and distinguished coaching career, and on Saturday, February 16, he will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame.
2/8/2013
Valparaizone in Semifinals of Naismith Student Section of the Year Voting
The votes are in and Valparaiso University’s student section, the Valparaizone, has advanced to the semifinal round of the second annual Naismith Student Section of the Year Award contest. As one of the top college basketball student sections in the country, Valpo is asking for fan support to help win the prestigious title. Crusader fans will now have a say in determining the most deserving student section by voting for the Naismith Student Section of the Year Award.
2/7/2013
Henderson to Be Inducted Into Valpo Hall of Fame
The first African-American to compete in intercollegiate athletics at Valparaiso University, Floyd Henderson was a trailblazer in the Crusaders' athletic department, and on Saturday, February 16, he will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame.
2/6/2013
Katie Boone Set to Be Inducted Into Valpo Hall of Fame
A catalyst at the point guard position for the Valparaiso women's basketball team, Katie Boone helped lead the Crusaders to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances during her four-year career, and on Saturday, February 16, she will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame.
2/1/2013
Valparaiso Athletics Strategic Plan Released Publically
The Valparaiso Athletics five-year Strategic Plan is now available for the public by viewing the attached PDF.
1/17/2013
Fans Encouraged to Vote for ValparaiZone for Naismith Student Section of the Year
Valparaiso’s student section, the ValparaiZone, has been nominated as one of the top college basketball student sections in the country and is asking for fan support to help win the title. Crusader fans will have a say by voting for the Naismith Student Section of the Year Award. The winning student section gets bragging rights, while the winning school will receive $10,000 to be used in its general scholarship fund.
1/2/2013
Valpo Athletics: A Look Back at 2012
As the Valparaiso athletic department kicks off the 2013 calendar year with a home men's basketball game this evening, ValpoAthletics.com takes a look back at the highlights from the 2012 calendar year - a year filled with loads of stellar accomplishments and honors, both from teams and individuals.
12/21/2012
2013 Valparaiso Hall of Fame Class Features Five Inductees
Four individuals and one group of teams will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame as the Class of 2013 on Saturday, Feb. 16. Katie Boone, Floyd Henderson, Paul Nauman and Jack Todhunter will all be inducted, as well as the Crusaders' cross country teams from 1963-1965.
11/2/2012
Student-Athletes' Success Demonstrated in NCAA Report
Student-athletes at Valparaiso University continue to distinguish themselves academically, graduating at a higher rate than their peers at many other universities, according to information released by the NCAA.
10/24/2012
Breast Cancer Awareness Week Continues With Home Events This Week
The Valparaiso University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be raising money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure at home events throughout the remainder of this week as part of its Breast Cancer Awareness Week.
8/31/2012
Valpo Athletics Launches New Social Media Fan Engagement Program
Valpo Athletics announces the launch of a new social media fan engagement program where Crusader fans can show their support for Valpo Athletics and each individual team through a combination of in-game social media campaigns, engaging teams on social networks and earning rewards through our new Valpo Crusader Social Rewards program. Fans can visit ValpoRewards.com to start playing!
8/22/2012
Valparaiso Announces Fall 2012 Broadcast Schedule
The Valparaiso athletics department will offer free live video of 16 home sporting events via the Horizon League Network during the fall 2012 season, while the Valpo Sports Radio Network will carry all 11 football games live and campus radio station WVUR will broadcast 25 events during the fall as well.
8/8/2012
Follow the Crusader Fall Sports Teams on Social Media!
With women’s soccer playing its first exhibition game Wednesday night, football and volleyball camps underway, and men’s soccer reporting to camp on Friday, be sure to keep up with all the Valparaiso fall sports teams throughout their preseasons and into the 2012 campaign by following the teams’ official social media feeds!
7/25/2012
Valpo Reaches Three-Year Deal with Lids Team Sports, Nike
United States team apparel and equipment dealer LIDS Team Sports, a division of Indianapolis-based LIDS Sports Group, and the Valparaiso University Athletic Department have entered into a renewal agreement for three additional years. Per the deal, Nike will remain the official provider of Crusader uniforms and apparel for all student athletes participating in the 21 varsity sports teams. LIDS Sports Group will continue to serve as Valpo’s supplier of Nike products.
7/16/2012
Crusaders Place 90 Student-Athletes on Horizon League Spring Academic Honor Roll
Valparaiso had 90 student-athletes honored as the Horizon League announced its Spring 2012 Academic Honor Roll on Monday. The Horizon League’s 10 institutions combined for 743 total honorees across all 19 league-sponsored sports.
