Education

IU Northwest alumna finds success as a published author

IU Northwest alumna finds success as a published author How an English class helped jumpstart a writing career Ever since she was young, Amber Clement loved to tell stories through art. She had a passion for drawing and saw herself becoming a comic book artist one day. As she looked at universities,...

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Forward-thinking for our first-generation students

Forward-thinking for our first-generation students At Indiana University Northwest, nearly half of our Fall 2024 first-year students self-identified as first-generation college students, indicating to us within their family unit, they are the first to pursue a college degree.   This number...

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Valparaiso University Joins “Dream Big” Collaboration on Undergraduate Satellite Project 

Valparaiso University Joins “Dream Big” Collaboration on Undergraduate Satellite Project  Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering has joined five other Universities in the region in NearSpace Education’s Dream Big Program. NearSpace Education is an Indiana-based non-for-profit whose stated mission is to “inspire, equip, and...

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National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore promotes conservation awareness during Sinai Forum presentation

National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore promotes conservation awareness during Sinai Forum presentation On Sunday, November 3, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted the third installment of the Sinai Forum’s 71st season on the PNW Westville campus. The evening’s speaker was National Geographic photographer and conservationist Joel Sartore....

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Futurecast 2025: Northwest Indiana’s economic outlook to take place November 15

Futurecast 2025: Northwest Indiana’s economic outlook to take place November 15 Annual event presented by IU, IU Northwest, Legacy Foundation’s Lake County Advancement Committee (LCAC) to highlight regional business insights, trends The Indiana University Kelley School of Business, in coordination with Indiana University...

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Indiana University Northwest to host Veterans Week events

Indiana University Northwest to host Veterans Week events Resource fair, day of service, panel discussion and more occurring during week of Veterans Day Indiana University Northwest is hosting several events during Vet Week 2024, which begins on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. IU Northwest is proud to...

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Prospective students see what Indiana University Northwest has to offer at annual Fall Open House

Prospective students see what Indiana University Northwest has to offer at annual Fall Open House On the morning of Saturday, October 26, Indiana University Northwest hosted its annual Fall Open House event. Over 150 students and their family members came from all over the Region to learn about the vast number of educational opportunities...

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The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announce the 2024 Innovators Award Winners

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announce the 2024 Innovators Award Winners The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced winners of the 2024 Innovators Awards. Winners will be inducted into the Society during the group’s annual luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. CST on Nov. 20 at Purdue University...

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Community conversation series on carbon removal beginning soon

Community conversation series on carbon removal beginning soon Community leaders to discuss modernization, investing in steel industry The Indiana University Northwest Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) is announcing a new initiative to convene community leaders to discuss modernizing and investing...

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Ivy Tech Community College Hosts High School Administrators & Educators from Poland

Ivy Tech Community College Hosts High School Administrators & Educators from Poland Ivy Tech Community College hosted administrators and educators from Zespół Szkół Technicznych High School last week as the team showcased comprehensive overview of current campus program offerings and operations. Joined by Dr. Mark Bannatyne from...

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