Our Bold Response

The College of Nursing and Health Professions Expansion Project

We have the power—together—to answer the call for meaningful change. That’s why we need you now, more than ever.

When our communities face a critical shortage of healthcare providers, Valparaiso University answers with never a doubt. The new College of Nursing and Health Professions building represents our bold response to healthcare’s greatest challenge.

Here, students from nursing, physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, and other health disciplines learn together in collaborative spaces that mirror modern healthcare delivery. Every square foot fosters both technical excellence and moral integrity—ensuring students don’t just learn how to care, but why it matters.

This is where we prepare healthcare leaders who serve with clinical competence, ethical strength, and unwavering compassion, ready to bring health, hope, and healing to communities across our region and beyond.

Fast Facts

• Proposed 92,000 sq ft of purpose-built space
• State-of-the-art simulation labs spanning 19,000 sq f
• Integrated medical office suite and commons area
• 17,000 sq ft of flexible learning environments
• Strategic campus location for enhanced collaboration
• Advanced physician assistant skills labs and exam room suites
• Specialized spaces for program growth and innovation

“The university’s commitment to excellence in education, rooted in its mission and values, aligns closely with my vision for the future. I see the College of Nursing and Health Professions (CONHP) as a driving force in healthcare education—leading innovation, fostering student success, and preparing graduates for meaningful and impactful careers.”

Elizabeth Gmitter, Ph.D., PT, MS

Our Track Record:
Leadership in Health Education

For over 50 years, CONHP has been the lifeblood of regional healthcare—cultivating professionals ready to make an immediate impact today, not just tomorrow.

90%

Nursing students receive a 90% or higher pass rate on their NCLEX board examinations, year after year.

100%

Our physician assistant program has maintained a 100% PANCE board pass rate for three consecutive graduating classes.

100,000+

Nurses Lost Nationally

4,300

Empty Positions in Indiana

A Critical Shortage

Meeting Healthcare’s Growing Demands Healthcare faces a critical shortage: 100,000+ nurses lost nationally, 4,300 empty positions in Indiana alone. This isn’t just statistics—it’s longer emergency wait times, understaffed schools, and reduced clinic hours affecting our families.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ65Uqvc42o
Transcript: Valparaiso University Donor Video