09/02/2026
Over $1 million and growing! 📈💛
Valpo’s student-run Beacon Fund has reached an exciting milestone, growing 27% in 2025 from $804,247 to $1,022,269, outperforming the S&P 500 by 9.2%!
Through the College of Business Portfolio Practicum, students get hands-on experience researching companies, analyzing industries, making investment recommendations, and working with a real investment fund.
It’s more than learning about finance in the classroom. It’s about putting knowledge into action, building leadership skills, and making decisions grounded in Valpo’s commitment to ethical business.
We’re proud of the students who are putting their education to work and making an impact. 💛
Read the full story at valpo.edu/stories.