Education

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana is bringing financial literacy and investment education to students through its new Stock Market Program. Eighth grade students research stocks, with each class receiving $3,000 to invest. Classes earn a 2 percent...

Student Government Association President Maha Alshamaileh makes her impact through involvement in class, the community and on campus Maha Alshamaileh has a packed schedule, to say the least. The junior psychology major is a top student, research...

The spring session of the Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy is kicking off April 10. The program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at individuals who are...

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced winners of the 2025 Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition – Hammond. Five winners were selected from sixteen student teams that presented their startup pitches at Purdue...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...