Education

Partnership with Williams Elementary allows IU Northwest students to introduce children to STEM

Partnership with Williams Elementary allows IU Northwest students to introduce children to STEM Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School created monthly STEM Club with help from IUN students At Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School’s back-to-school night last summer, Tomeka Pope watched her students engage with Indiana University Northwest...

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Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana partners with local professionals to create the Blueprint for Success

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana partners with local professionals to create the Blueprint for Success With the support of business and industry professionals from throughout the Region, Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana’s Blueprint for Success Young Leaders Forum proved to be an unbeatable educational opportunity for young scholars from local...

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IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offering for Spring 2025

IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offering for Spring 2025 Range of free and low-cost courses include finances, gardening, health, technology and more Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to...

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IU Northwest to host ‘Dr. Pianist’ for a musical residency, March 27-29

IU Northwest to host ‘Dr. Pianist’ for a musical residency, March 27-29 Internationally acclaimed musician to lead discussions, performances The Indiana University Northwest School of the Arts is hosting a three-day residency focusing on music making and wellbeing. Acclaimed pianist Dr. Makiko Hirata — also known as...

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana celebrates nine outstanding teens at 2025 Youth of the Year event

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana celebrates nine outstanding teens at 2025 Youth of the Year event Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (BGCGNWI) held its annual Youth of the Year event last night, an inspiring evening honoring exceptional teen Club members for their outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence, and...

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PNW invites public to join Women’s History Month celebrations

PNW invites public to join Women’s History Month celebrations Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites its campus and local community members to attend several of its Women’s History Month events during March that are free and open to the public. On March 13 starting at 4 p.m., PNW will bring together three...

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IU Northwest hosts second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition

IU Northwest hosts second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition In the spirit of Black History Month, Indiana University Northwest invited five schools to participate in their second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition. Antoine Hawkins, Group Scholars Coordinator at IU Northwest, admires how the...

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KV REMC Junior Board of Directors Visit the Statehouse

KV REMC Junior Board of Directors Visit the Statehouse The Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board of Directors program offers high school juniors exciting opportunities to connect with community leaders and gain a real-world perspective on leadership. Recently, the Junior Board had an unforgettable visit to...

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Congressman Frank Mrvan Visits Geminus Head Start to Highlight Program’s Importance

Congressman Frank Mrvan Visits Geminus Head Start to Highlight Program’s Importance Geminus, a Regional Care Group member, hosted Congressman Frank Mrvan on Feb. 20 at its Head Start St. Mark Early Learning Academy in Gary, Indiana. Community and educational leaders toured the facility and held a press conference to highlight the...

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