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2023-24
News Releases
4/11/2024

Valpo Athletics Mourns the Passing of Dr. James Malayter

The Valpo Athletics family is saddened by the passing of Dr. James “Jim” Malayter ’66, who was a fixture at Valparaiso University athletic events while serving as the team physician from 1983-2007.

3/25/2024

Charles Small Steps Down as Valpo Director of Athletics; Laurel Hosmer Named Interim AD

Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Dr. Charles Small has announced that he has made the decision to step down to pursue new opportunities for him and his family.

3/24/2024

Valpo Athletics Announces Annual Academic Honors for 2023-24

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics announced its annual academic honors on Sunday evening at the department’s Presidential Academic Honors Banquet. President José Padilla recognized 142 student-athletes with Presidential Academic Honors.

3/16/2024

Zappetillo Promoted, Back Back as Director of Events & Facilities

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced the promotion of Andrew Zappetillo and the hiring of Sam Back, both of whom will serve as Director of Events & Facilities and provide leadership for the department’s event and facility management areas.

2/21/2024

TicketSmarter Offers Discount

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2/12/2024

Valpo Athletics Connects Past, Present During All-Sports Reunion Weekend

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics celebrated its proud past while also supporting student-athletes of modern vintage at this weekend’s inaugural All-Sports Reunion.

1/17/2024

Registration Open For Hall of Fame Induction Banquet

Registration is now open for the Valpo Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet!

1/17/2024

Valpo Student-Athletes Sustain Academic Success

Valparaiso University student-athletes continued to achieve at a high level in the classroom during the Fall 2023 semester.

12/21/2023

Valpo Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Four individuals will be inducted into the Valpo Athletics Hall of Fame Saturday, Feb. 10 as the Class of 2024. Raitis Grafs ’03, Jon Robisch ’64, Jordan Rutkowski ’12, and Ozzie Young ’96 comprise the 26th class in Hall of Fame history.

12/20/2023

Valpo Athletics Announces Plans for All-Sports Reunion

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced plans to celebrate its proud past during an All-Sports Reunion, which will take place the weekend of Feb. 9-10, 2024. Former Valpo student-athletes are invited to return to campus for this event, part of the department’s efforts to increase alumni engagement and connect the past with the present.

12/6/2023

Valpo Athletics Boasts 93 Percent Graduation Success Rate for Second Straight Year

Valparaiso University student-athletes continued to thrive academically as the NCAA released its latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) data on Wednesday. Valpo boasted an overall GSR of 93 percent for the current cohort, remaining steady with last year’s rate.

11/21/2023

Hosmer Joins Valpo Athletics as Deputy Athletic Director for Revenue Generation and Senior Woman Administrator

Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Dr. Charles Small has announced the addition of Laurel Hosmer to the Valpo Athletics staff as Deputy Athletic Director for Revenue Generation and Senior Woman Administrator.

9/29/2023

Girls and Women in Sport Celebration Match Set for Oct. 7

Valpo Athletics will highlight and celebrate women’s athletics on Saturday, Oct. 7 as the Valpo volleyball team plays host to Bradley at 5 p.m. for the Girls and Women in Sport Celebration Match.

9/26/2023

MVC Announces 2022-23 Academic Honors

Valparaiso University Athletics was well represented as the Missouri Valley Conference released its academic honors for the 2022-23 academic year on Tuesday.

8/30/2023

Poindexter Joins Valpo Athletics as Senior Associate AD for Student-Athlete Welfare and Compliance

Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Dr. Charles Small has announced that Merce Poindexter II has been named Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Welfare & Compliance.

7/14/2023

Valpo Athletics Announces Staff Additions

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics and Director of Athletics Dr. Charles Small have announced additions to the Valpo Athletics staff as six newcomers have joined the team this summer.

7/12/2023

Valpo Earns MVC Production Unit of the Year Award

The Missouri Valley Conference has announced that the Valparaiso University Valley on ESPN production team – led by Broadcasting & Streaming Manager Ron Blatz – has been named the league’s Production Unit of the Year for the 2022-2023 academic and athletic year.