Valparaiso University student-athletes remained exemplary community ambassadors this past year, logging over 4,000 hours of team-organized community service during the 2025-2026 academic year.
 
Valpo student-athletes gave back through Opportunity Enterprises, Dayspring Women's Shelter, the Boys & Girls Club, local elementary schools, Immanuel Lutheran Church & School, the Popcorn Fest 5k, Girls on the Run 5k, a bone marrow donor program, Polar Plunge, Lakeshore Paws, YMCA, Our Greater Good, St. T's Cafe Manna, Dressed for School, Tarpon Springs Christmas Toy Drive, Special Olympics and more.
 
"I often speak about the importance of how we show up," Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation Laurel Hosmer said. "I am incredibly proud of how our student-athletes showed up in the community this year. They are exemplary role models for youth in Northwest Indiana. Service opportunities provide us with the chance to give back while developing new relationships. We are committed to being good neighbors to our friends in Valparaiso, Northwest Indiana and beyond."