Welcoming Rev. Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D., as Valparaiso University's 20th President

Valparaiso University proudly announces Rev. Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D., as the 20th president of the University, following a comprehensive national search. Board of Directors Chair-Elect Jon A. Steinbrecher '83, PED, shares the conclusion of the search process, and Rev. Konkol offers his first message to the Valpo community. With deep experience in higher education leadership, global service, and Lutheran, mission-centered work, Rev. Konkol brings a vision grounded in academic excellence, student engagement, and Valpo’s enduring values. We offer a moment of gratitude for President José Padilla, J.D., whose leadership has strengthened Valpo and prepared the University for this next chapter. We invite the community to join us in welcoming Rev. Konkol, Dr. Kristen Konkol, and their children to the Valpo family. Learn more: bit.ly/valpo20thpresident Valparaiso University is an independent Lutheran institution in Valparaiso, Indiana, an hour’s drive from Chicago. Founded in 1859, Valpo offers a thorough grounding in the liberal arts as well as professional education and graduate study, helping students find their own paths to lifelong personal, spiritual, and professional growth.