Education

IU Northwest joins First Scholars Network to advance, improve outcomes for first-generation college students

IU Northwest joins First Scholars Network to advance, improve outcomes for first-generation college students Campus selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, recently announced Indiana University Northwest as a member of the national network. IU Northwest was selected...

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IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence offering courses in art, music, health and more

IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence offering courses in art, music, health and more Variety of free and low-cost courses are available for learners of all ages Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) is offering a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs throughout August,...

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Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest spurs illuminating conversations with today’s thought leaders

Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest spurs illuminating conversations with today’s thought leaders In 1953, a determined woman and a group of neighbors in Michigan City, Indiana planted the seeds of an invaluable community resource, whose impact continues to resonate today. The Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest, originally founded at the Sinai...

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Meet IU Northwest’s new Director of Alumni Engagement, Elgis Streeter

Meet IU Northwest’s new Director of Alumni Engagement, Elgis Streeter Alumnus, soon-to-be MBA graduate ready to revitalize alumni relations strategy Indiana University Northwest has a Director of Alumni Engagement for the first time in several years. Meet Elgis Streeter, the newest addition to the University...

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Local Valparaiso business owners take underprivileged children fishing on 25th annual “Take-A-Kid-Fishing” trip

Local Valparaiso business owners take underprivileged children fishing on 25th annual “Take-A-Kid-Fishing” trip For 25 years, two kind-hearted business owners from Portage have spread warmth and joy to underprivileged children with an annual “Take-A-Kid-Fishing” trip. Larry McAfee, a retired veterinarian from McAfee Animal Hospital, and Mike Blythe,...

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It’s Concert Season! Here are Four Strategies to Avoid Online Ticket Scams

It’s Concert Season! Here are Four Strategies to Avoid Online Ticket Scams Exercise Caution with Social Media “Deals”Beware of enticingly low prices for event tickets advertised on social media platforms. While the offer may seem like a great deal, scammers frequently use these low prices to lure unsuspecting buyers...

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MC Salvation Army Offers Class to ‘Get Ahead’

MC Salvation Army Offers Class to ‘Get Ahead’ 12-week ‘Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead’ class to start August 14 The Salvation Army of Michigan City will launch another 12-week session of “Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World” beginning on Wednesday,...

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Back to school programming at Boys & Girls Clubs

Back to school programming at Boys & Girls Clubs Need an after-school program that's fun, creative, safe and educational? We're ready to welcome members back to the Clubs at the start of the school year! We're open Monday - Thursday after school until 7:00 p.m. and until 6:00 p.m. on Fridays....

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