Education

City students compete in annual statewide Japanese Olympiad

City students compete in annual statewide Japanese Olympiad 10 Michigan City High School students at the 2025 Japanese Olympiad of Indiana (JOI) at Depauw University on February 22, 2025. They showcased their dedication and skill while competing against nearly 100 students from 9 high schools. Several teams...

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IU South Bend students showcase research projects at Indiana Statehouse

IU South Bend students showcase research projects at Indiana Statehouse Several students from a variety of programs at Indiana University South Bend showcased their research projects for lawmakers and the public at the Indiana Statehouse.The Regionals at the Rotunda event was designed to show the real-world impact of...

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Careers Take Flight: SBCSC Aviation Program Cultivates Future Professionals Through Hands-On Experience

Careers Take Flight: SBCSC Aviation Program Cultivates Future Professionals Through Hands-On Experience Students at the South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) are taking to the skies—figuratively, at least—through an innovative project to build a Zenith CH 750 airplane. This initiative is a cornerstone of the district’s Career and...

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South Bend Schools Doubling Pre-K Offerings for 2025-26 School Year

South Bend Schools Doubling Pre-K Offerings for 2025-26 School Year The South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of its Pre-K programs for the 2025-26 school year. This initiative aims to enhance access to early education for families within the community. ...

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IU South Bend professor receives university’s oldest teaching award

IU South Bend professor receives university’s oldest teaching award Indiana University honored IU South Bend professor Dr. Mohammad Merhi for his outstanding ability and teaching skills. Merhi received the Frederic Bachman Lieber Memorial Award at a ceremony on March 25. The honor is the oldest teaching award at IU,...

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Creating Solid Connections: Ivy Tech Community College Unveils Upgraded Welding Lab Space

Creating Solid Connections: Ivy Tech Community College Unveils Upgraded Welding Lab Space Ivy Tech Community College recently announced completion on major upgrades to the Valparaiso Campus Welding Lab student learning space. Featuring state of the art upgrades, ventilation, and equipment improvements the lab has been uniquely constructed...

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Talking in the library? Absolutely! A new vision for library engagement

Talking in the library? Absolutely! A new vision for library engagement IU Northwest Library Director Gretchen Rings brings new direction for campus library Traditional media portrayals of a library aren’t always kind. They include images of a bespectacled librarian sharply telling patrons to shush and keep to...

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Valparaiso University Recognized as the Best MBA Program in the Region for 2025

Valparaiso University Recognized as the Best MBA Program in the Region for 2025 Valparaiso University has been honored as the top institution in the region for earning an MBA, receiving the “Best University to Obtain an MBA” award from Northwest Indiana Business Magazine’s 2025 Best of Business Awards. This recognition is...

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Deadline approaching for 2025 Group Scholars Program signup

Deadline approaching for 2025 Group Scholars Program signup The deadline is quickly approaching to register for a program that works to increase college attendance among first generation, under-represented students at Indiana University South Bend.The Groups Scholars Program provides academic, financial and...

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Valparaiso University Names Elizabeth Gmitter as Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions

Valparaiso University Names Elizabeth Gmitter as Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions New Leadership to Spearhead Growth and Campaign for a State-of-the-Art Nursing Facility Valparaiso University is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Gmitter, Ph.D., PT, MS, as the new Dean of the College of Nursing and Health...

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