Education

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana announces success of 2024 Return to Learn match campaign

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana announces success of 2024 Return to Learn match campaign Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (BGCGNWI) announces the success of their 2024 Return to Learn match campaign, which took place September 12-28 and coincides with the beginning of the new school year. Thanks to the community’s...

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Purdue University Northwest opens nominations for 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame awards

Purdue University Northwest opens nominations for 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame awards  Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has opened its annual callout for nominations of impactful university alumni to be recognized and inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame. The PNW Alumni Hall of Fame honors distinguished graduates from...

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Lake County School Corporation hosts a College and Career Fair to prepare students after high school

Lake County School Corporation hosts a College and Career Fair to prepare students after high school Students of Lake County were presented with a wide range of possibilities for their future on Thursday, October 10. Merrillville High School hosted a traditional College and Career Fair to help guide local students...

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Groups Scholars paving way for first-generation students

Groups Scholars paving way for first-generation students Groups Scholars offers comprehensive financial, academic and social support Miriam Ahmad didn’t think college was for her. The COVID-19 pandemic sapped her motivation in school, and she didn’t believe she could do anything worthwhile. Her parents...

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Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana unites supporters at 2nd annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana unites supporters at 2nd annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic Supporters of Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana turned out in force for the organization’s second annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic at Lost Marsh Golf Course. Over 100 golfers took to the course on Monday, October 7, to...

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VU Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., Revs Up Boys & Girls Clubs Members

VU Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., Revs Up Boys & Girls Clubs Members We've teamed up with Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., to provide mentoring to our Club kids. Coach Powell, through his organization, The Rev Foundation, will be engaging in three sessions at the Hammond, Portage and...

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Purdue University Northwest Physics professor earns prestigious American Physical Society fellowship

Purdue University Northwest Physics professor earns prestigious American Physical Society fellowship Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Professor of Physics Neeti Parashar has been elected as a 2024 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Parashar is recognized with the prestigious distinction from APS “for outstanding mentorship,...

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Kankakee Valley REMC helps local high school students explore different career paths at annual Trades Camp event

Kankakee Valley REMC helps local high school students explore different career paths at annual Trades Camp event On Thursday, October 3, Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) hosted its second annual Trades Camp event at its Wanatah branch. Even though this is only the second year...

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