Mortgage modifications make things worse for some Sep 15, 2009
"Payments have gone up . (and) the payment relief can last for the first few years and then go up (again)," says Alan White, assistant professor of law at the Valparaiso University School of Law in Valparaiso, Ind. He has studied the subprime mortgage situation for 10 years. (USA Today -- Money)
Obituaries in the news Sep 4, 2009
- Robert Schnabel, the former president of Valparaiso University, died Tuesday. He was 86. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Horizon League Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) visits Riley Children’s Hospital Sep 1, 2009
" Riley receives part of its funding from the Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization that supports more than 170 children's hospitals in the United States. The Horizon League will be working with the Children's Miracle Network in 2009-10 after being introduced by one of its major corporate partners, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC. Since 1924, Riley Hospital for Children has provided compassionate care, support and comfort to children and their families. The dedicated pediatric... (Butlersports.com)
Business briefs: Daughter joins dad’s law office Aug 14, 2009
Harris, a 2001 graduate of the University of Arizona, received her law degree from Valparaiso University s School of Law in 2006. She is Henderson s daughter; Harris and her husband live in Sahuarita. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Obituary for John T. Rettaliata Aug 10, 2009
He also held six honorary doctorates from De Paul University, Chicago-Kent College of Law, the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, Rose Polytechnic Institute, Valparaiso University, and Loyola University. Additionally, he was the most senior member of The Commercial Club of Chicago, The Question Club, The Chicago Club and former president of The Economic Club of Chicago. (PR Newswire)
Banks are in no hurryto help homeowners Aug 5, 2009
Help slow to arrive for homeowners - Mortgage Mess- msnbc. Help slow to arrive for troubled homeowners. (MSNBC -- Business)
Jolly Named To Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Aug 1, 2009
- Jeffrey Hilliard Tarleton State University - Jacob Rowe Texas Aersity-Commerce - Taylor Fore Texas Aersity-Kingsville - Markeith Wesley Tusculum College - Jarrell NeSmith Valparaiso University - Adam Rundh Villanova University - Benjamin Ijalana Washington University-St. Louis - Tim Taylor University of West Alabama - Dameon Baylor West Texas Ames Chandler Western New England College - David Doiron Wilmington College - Billy Blackburn University of Wisconsin-Platteville - George Katze... (Tarheelblue.com)
Mayfield, NFL's Williamses take doping cases to court Jul 10, 2009
"I wouldn't be surprised to see more," said Michael Straubel, a professor at Valparaiso University School of Law and one of the nation's go-to attorneys on doping matters. "A lot of people have their doubts about the impartiality of the process.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Lenders avoid redoing loans, Fed concludes Jul 7, 2009
Alan White, a professor at Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana, said lenders could cut down on the number of borrowers who end up defaulting again by giving them more help in the first place. He said too many modified loans don t result in low enough payments. (Boston Globe)
A roundabout way of thinking (780) Jun 17, 2009
Jan wrote on Jun 15, 2009 4:47 PM:" Roundabouts are a practical solution to high traffic intersections. My dad proposed one to the Valparaiso, Indiana city council about 30 years ago to deal with a horrible intersection of 4 roads compounded by a curve that reduced visibility. The roundabout was finally constructed last year. I first drove on it while it was under construction and even unfinished, it made a formerly nerve-wracking and dangerous turn worry-free. That new roundabout, located where... (The Herald-Palladium)
Ott earns fellowship, $10,000 stipend for grad school Jun 16, 2009
Sarah Ott of Chippewa Falls, a senior civil engineering major attending Valparaiso University, was one of two Valpo students who each won a Tau Beta Pi Fellowship and a 10,000 stipend towards graduate work. Thirty engineering students in the country received the fellowship. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Stem Cells and Torture Jun 6, 2009
(Weekly Standard) Gilbert Meilaender is Duesenberg professor of Christian ethics at Valparaiso University. Let's start with stem cells. (CBS News)
Masters at music: Area’s top senior musicians among best in state, too Jun 6, 2009
Colin Johnson, a bass player from Central, has been a member of the Wisconsin School Music Association s honors project and will attend Valparaiso University in Indiana. Sigurd Lombardi of Logan was principal bass at Luther College s Dorian Music Festival. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Ott named to USA Today All-USA academic team May 22, 2009
Valparaiso University senior and Chippewa Falls native Sarah Ott is the fourth engineering student in five years to be named to the All-USA College Academic Team, according to USA Today ... We are proud that our College of Engineering students have represented Valparaiso University so well in the USA Today All-USA College Academic Teams, Olejniczak said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Panthers Tripped Up In Game One Of Horizon League Tournament May 22, 2009
The Panthers will be back at it in the consolation bracket tomorrow morning, getting play underway at 10 a.m. CST against Valparaiso University at Pipe Yard Stadium. . (Uwmpanthers.com)
Lakeside Lutheran High School graduating seniors are awarded college scholarships May 20, 2009
She plans to attend Valparaiso University. Roever, son of Kevin and Diane Roever, of Watertown, received a Wisconsin Lutheran Presidential Scholarship of 11,000, a Wisconsin Lutheran Piano Accompanying Scholar-ship of 9,120, a Wisconsin Elks Association Most Valuable Student Scholarship of 4,900, a American Legion Alonzo Cud-worth Post 23 Scholarship of 1,000, a Sam Walton Com-munity Scholarship of 3,000, and a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship of 2,250. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Wolter set to write final chapter of college career May 8, 2009
Wolter, a Denver High graduate, enters what could be the final weekend of her college career owning multiple offensive records for Valparaiso University. That lengthy list of achievements includes the Crusaders' career home run mark (21), along with the school's single-season RBI mark (33, set this season). (Waterloo Courier, IO)
2009 Marist Football Season Tickets Now On Sale May 5, 2009
Marist will finish its home Pioneer Football League schedule against Valparaiso University on Halloween. The Red Foxes will then conclude their 2009 home schedule on November 7 as they host Georgetown University on Senior Day. (Goredfoxes.com)
During visit, health commissioner urges common sense Apr 30, 2009
Indiana gets CDC shipment of antiviral drugs / nwi. Indiana gets CDC shipment of antiviral drugs. (Northwest Indiana Times)
OTHERS: Meet 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention teams Apr 29, 2009
Sarah Ott, Valparaiso University. Michael Poku, Vanderbilt University. (USA Today)
Spotlight: Final battle wages at V.U. Apr 9, 2009
By the time you read these words, half the 14 Valparaiso University student bands who made the cut for "The 2009 Battle of the Bands" will have been dismissed from the competition, leaving the final seven hopefuls to wage one final battle for glory ... WHERE: Valparaiso University, Valparaiso. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Alfred Von Fange Apr 8, 2009
He was baptized November 1, 1914, at St. Paul s Lutheran Church, Lincoln, KS, and was confirmed March 24, 1929 at Atchison, KS. He studied at Concordia Teachers College at Seward, NE, becoming a Lutheran elementary teacher in 1935, and then attended Valparaiso University, where he earned a B.A. in 1939. On July 29, 1939, he was united in marriage to Maria Schroeder. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
RELATED: Apartments part of reinvestment plan for older Valpo areas Apr 5, 2009
"It's difficult to make a blanket statement about apartments being good or bad. What we've focused on is keeping them out of the greenspace areas and putting them in the downtown or areas like around Valparaiso University." ... Uptown East, a combination commercial and apartment development in the city's Eastgate commercial corridor includes about 185 apartments that will be marketed for students at nearby Valparaiso University. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Milwaukee Falls To Late Crusader Rally Mar 28, 2009
- Valparaiso University scored four runs in the eighth inning to complete a late comeback and hand the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team a heartbreaking, 7-5 loss in the second game of a doubleheader Friday at Emory Bauer Field. The Crusaders (9-12, 4-2 Horizon) also take the league series against the Panthers (5-15, 1-2 Horizon), two games to one, after winning the opener, 4-2. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Panthers Open Horizon League Play With 6-5 Win Over Valparaiso Mar 27, 2009
- Senior pitched into the eighth inning to lead the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team to a 6-5 victory over Valparaiso University Thursday afternoon at Emory Bauer Field. The Panthers (5-13, 1-0 Horizon) let the Crusaders (7-12, 2-2 Horizon) make it interesting, as a 6-2 lead in the bottom of the ninth nearly disappeared, getting the final out with the tying run at second base to start out league play with a big victory. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Weekend Schedule Changed For UWM Baseball Team Mar 25, 2009
The Panthers were originally scheduled to play Valparaiso University in a three-game series this Friday and Saturday. Those games have now been pushed up to Thursday and Friday due to the threat of inclement weather over the weekend. (Uwmpanthers.com)
NYC subway hero Chad Lindseys parents live in Harbor Springs Mar 20, 2009
While studying music, philosophy and theology at Valparaiso University, his parents moved to Harbor Springs in the 1990s and Chad lived with them in-between his undergraduate studies. It s just amazing, said Charles. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Former RPI, Yale director named to V.P., Dean of Admissions post Mar 20, 2009
Nondorf earned his bachelor s degree in economics from Yale and a master s degree with a concentration in ethics from Valparaiso University. He began his career in the technology industry, eventually founding, running and taking public start-up Internet companies. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher Appointed Mid-American Conference Commissioner Mar 17, 2009
Dr. Steinbrecher is a 1983 graduate of Valparaiso University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in physical education and journalism. In 2006 he was bestowed an Alumni Achievement Award from his alma mater. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Whitney Haller Named A Candidate For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Mar 11, 2009
2009 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Softball Candidates Name, Position (School) Val Chapple, Third Base (University of Kansas) Ashley Charters, Shortstop (University of Washington) Kristi Cunningham, Outfield (University of Louisville) Lissa Fehlman, Third Base (University of Evansville) Mollie Fowler, Designated Player (Western Carolina University) Kalyn Fox, Pitcher (Eastern Kentucky University) , First Base (Georgia Tech) Lillian Hammond, Outfield (University of Tennessee) Staci Hemingway, First... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Falcons Named to USTFCCCA Academic Team Mar 7, 2009
640 Valparaiso University, 3. 536 Vanderbilt University, 3. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Bank of America Charges May Surge as Hedge Funds Mark Mortgages to Market Mar 5, 2009
One in 10 revisions from a national sample in November included decreases in principal, wrote , an assistant law professor at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, in the paper, Deleveraging the American Homeowner: The Failure of 2008 Voluntary Mortgage Contract Modifications ... Most loan modifications replicate the that created the crisis: things like interest-only loans or having a temporary rate reduction that is going to increase payment shock later, says Valparaiso... (Bloomberg)
Panthers Take Second Place At Swimming & Diving Championships Mar 1, 2009
Coming in fifth was Youngstown State University (300), followed by Cleveland State University (290), Valparaiso University (214) and Butler University (134). "It would have been nice to win and we were in it for a long while, but Green Bay is an amazing team right now," Panther head coach said. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Campus notes (1) Mar 1, 2009
Valparaiso University students Nicholas Adams, of Crown Point; and Sam Grossnickle and Angela Logan, both of Valparaiso; are currently residing in the Kade-Duesenberg German House and Cultural Center on campus. The house provides an immersive language experience to complement students' German language coursework. (Munster Times, IN)
Milwaukee Women In Position For Run At League Title Feb 28, 2009
Wright State University has 411 in third, UIC is next at 404, Cleveland State University fifth at 214, Youngstown State University sixth with 197, Valparaiso University seventh with 152 and Butler University next with 99. "We expected to be down a bit, given the strong day we knew Green Bay was lined up for events-wise," UWM head coach said. (Uwmpanthers.com)
UWM Men Continue Assault On Record Book Feb 28, 2009
Wright State University sits in second place at 456, Cleveland State University third at 441, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay fifth with 383 and Valparaiso University rounds out the list at 132. "I feel really good about where we are at," UWM head coach said. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Kalinowski's League Title In The 50 Free Paces Panther Men On Day Two Feb 27, 2009
Milwaukee (225) and Green Bay (219) remain close behind, while Valparaiso University rounds out the field with 97 points. "We are definitely in the mix for a title and right about where I thought we would be," UWM head coach said. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Role model visits Mt. Calvary Feb 27, 2009
Gammage is a graduate of Valparaiso University, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice in 1985 and Valparaiso Law School where he went on to receive his law degree in 1988. Through his career, Gammage has worked with the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office as Deputy Prosecutor, as well as the South Bend Human Rights Department and the St. Joseph County Public Defender's Office. (Niles Star, MI)
Milwaukee Women Remain In First After Day Two Of Championships Feb 27, 2009
Rounding out the field are UIC (212), Youngstown State University (121), Valparaiso University (113), Cleveland State University (109) and Butler University (71). "This was not our strongest day [events-wise] but I still feel very good about where we are," UWM head coach said. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Hall And Wenger Claim League Titles To Lead UWM On Day One Feb 26, 2009
Wright State University sits in third (120), UIC fourth (111), Youngstown State University fifth (69), Cleveland State University sixth (58), Valparaiso University seventh (48) and Butler University (44) rounds out the field in eighth. Records fell in nearly every event, as UWM saw school marks in the 1000 freestyle, 200 free relay, 200 medley relay and 500 free get broken on the night. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Swimming & Diving Feb 26, 2009
Wright State University sits in third (120), UIC fourth (111), Youngstown State University fifth (69), Cleveland State University sixth (58), Valparaiso University seventh (48) and Butler University (44) rounds out the field in eighth. 2/23/2009. (Uwmpanthers.com)
9 Predictions For Credit Cards In 2009 Feb 25, 2009
"A lot of consumers are going to see their credit scores deteriorate and, to some degree, their access to credit deteriorate," says Valparaiso University law professor Alan M. White. Credit scores could decline as economic problems -- like deepening unemployment -- increasingly pile up. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Housing market given no way out Feb 22, 2009
And it will take 10 to 15 years for banks to dispose of all the foreclosed property they financed through subprime mortgages, according to a study by Valparaiso University in Indiana. Overwhelmed, Brevard's circuit judges have ordered mandatory mediation for all foreclosure cases. (Florida Today)
Griffith, Roosevelt have seasons end in girls regional semis Feb 22, 2009
Valparaiso University recruit Skyler Gick had 11 points and five assists for the Bison. Hillary Moore had 25 points and 16 boards. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Indoor Finale Feb 21, 2009
The Boilermakers will host Valparaiso University, IUPUI, Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne, Millikan University, Marian College and Goshen College on Saturday, marking the Boilermakers' final meet before the 2009 Big Ten Indoor Championships on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28. The Old Gold and Black have several athletes ranked among the conference's best on both the men's and women's sides, including nine NCAA provisional qualifiers. (Purduesports.com)
Madison’s Cappelletti signs with Valparaiso University Feb 20, 2009
Madison s Cappelletti signs with Valparaiso University ... HANCEVILLE Wallace State-Hanceville defender Conner Cappaletti recently signed a national letter-of-intent to play soccer for Valparaiso University next season. (Madison County Record, AL)
Obama's Next Challenge: Stop Foreclosures Feb 19, 2009
More than half of mortgage modifications have left borrowers with the same or higher loan payments because lenders tack on past-due principal, interest, taxes and insurance, which drives the total owed higher, according to an analysis by Alan M. White, a professor at Valparaiso University School of Law. The study looked at more than 23,000 modifications. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Modifying mortgages can be a tricky business Feb 19, 2009
Some, like Wells Fargo, one of the nation's largest servicers of home loans, have modified few loans as a percentage of their delinquent mortgages, said White, an assistant professor of law at Valparaiso University. Other companies like Ocwen Financial and Litton Loan Servicing, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, have modified a big portion of their delinquent loans, according to Credit Suisse. (International Herald Tribune)
Entertainment Briefing Feb 19, 2009
ALGONA The Valparaiso University Chorale, one of the nation s leading Lutheran collegiate choirs, will perform March 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona as part of a tour in nine Midwestern states. The choir will perform at Trinity Lutheran Church, 520 N. Garfield St., at 6 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public; a free-will donation will be collected. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
How Will Obama's Housing Plan Work? Feb 19, 2009
An by Alan White, a Valparaiso University law school professor, showed that half of the voluntary mortgage modifications already result in lower monthly payments -- and that the average foreclosure loss on a first mortgage in November 2008 was $145,000. The new incentives from the Feds may be enough to convince more banks to agree to reductions in interest or even principal. (CBS News)
ArtServe Michigan Names Jennifer Goulet as President Feb 13, 2009
She received her bachelor's degree in geography from Valparaiso University and her master's degree in city and regional planning from The Ohio State University. As executive director of the Chelsea Center for the Arts, Goulet focused on strengthening partnerships with local artists, the city and business community while working to enhance programming and improve its historic school building. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wedge Appoints Schellenberg Director Feb 11, 2009
He is a graduate of Hope College and Valparaiso University Law School. For further information, please go to. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
McKinney's Smith signs with Valparaiso Feb 8, 2009
McKinney Lions soccer captain Jonathon Smith, who is also the team's scoring leader (13 goals/7 assists), signed and will play for Valparaiso University. Smith is on the 2008 NSCAA Scholar All-Region team. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
