Education

NIPSCO hosts annual ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event with Boys & Girls Clubs

NIPSCO hosts annual ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event with Boys & Girls Clubs With students around the Region getting the school day off for President’s Day weekend, NIPSCO hosted its “Introduce a Girl to STEAM” event on Monday, Feb. 17. More than 300 girls across five states were urged to dream big as they explored...

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Purdue Extension Porter County teams up with local counties to provide one of a kind drone program

Purdue Extension Porter County teams up with local counties to provide one of a kind drone program Drones are soaring in popularity, and in Porter County, they’re becoming more than just a hobby.  Thanks to a partnership between Purdue Extension Porter County and Porter County Government, a specialized drone training program gives residents...

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NiSource Charitable Foundation TOGETHER WITH NIPSCO hosts inaugural ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event

NiSource Charitable Foundation TOGETHER WITH NIPSCO hosts inaugural ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event More than 300 girls across five states were urged to dream big as they  explored innovative careers in science and technology as part of “Introduce a Girl to STEAM,” an  inaugural event hosted by the NiSource Charitable Foundation in...

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PNW Nursing faculty member earns prestigious AANP national recognition

PNW Nursing faculty member earns prestigious AANP national recognition Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Associate Professor of Nursing Julia Rogers was awarded the American Association of Nurse Practitioners’ (AANP) 2025 Award for Outstanding Contributions for the state of Indiana. The AANP State Award for...

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‘Appeals on Wheels’ returns to IU Northwest, bringing the judicial process to Northwest Indiana students

‘Appeals on Wheels’ returns to IU Northwest, bringing the judicial process to Northwest Indiana students Indiana Court of Appeals traveling oral arguments returned to campus for first time since 2002 For a few hours, the Indiana University Northwest Theatre stage transformed into a courtroom. The Indiana Court of Appeals hosted its traveling oral...

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IU Northwest Athletics inducts 2024 Hall of Fame class, unveils Hall of Champions

IU Northwest Athletics inducts 2024 Hall of Fame class, unveils Hall of Champions Through smiles, stories and heartfelt tears, more than 100 athletic supporters, community leaders and former student-athletes gathered on Saturday, Feb. 8 to celebrate the official induction of the Indiana University Northwest 2024 Hall of Fame class...

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Ivy Tech Community College Hosts Financial Aid Workshops, Offers Scholarship Opportunities

Ivy Tech Community College Hosts Financial Aid Workshops, Offers Scholarship Opportunities Ivy Tech Community College will host free workshop February 23, 2025, to help students and community members apply for financial aid. Workshop will be held from 2pm to 4pm CT at the Ivy Tech Valparaiso campus. The workshop will assist Indiana...

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Purdue University Northwest hosts College Goal Sunday on Feb. 23

Purdue University Northwest hosts College Goal Sunday on Feb. 23 Financial aid professionals will be on site at Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Hammond and Westville campuses during the statewide College Goal Sunday programs on Feb. 23. The free event will take place from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. CST and...

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Nurturing Northwest Indiana’s entrepreneurial spirit

Nurturing Northwest Indiana’s entrepreneurial spirit The IU Northwest Business Academy offers resources for business owners at all levels Becoming a business owner is difficult, especially in a sea of social media misinformation. While some may act like making millions is easy, most sources say about...

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