Education

IU South Bend signs agreement with School City of Mishawaka for seamless admissions

IU South Bend signs agreement with School City of Mishawaka for seamless admissions Indiana University South Bend and School City of Mishawaka have signed an agreement which will streamline the path to college for high school students.Qualifying seniors who participate in the seamless admission program will not need to complete a...

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‘Food, Insecure: A Documentary That Hits Home’ screening and community conversation

‘Food, Insecure: A Documentary That Hits Home’ screening and community conversation Indiana faces an urgent crisis: nearly one million Hoosiers, including working families, struggle to put food on the table. Food, Insecure: A Documentary That Hits Home, a powerful new 30-minute film, will be screened on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at...

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JA Chambertown Expands to Nine Schools, Impacting 2,000 Students in Northwest Indiana

JA Chambertown Expands to Nine Schools, Impacting 2,000 Students in Northwest Indiana The Crossroads Chamber, in partnership with Junior Achievement of Chicago, proudly hosted the annual JA Chambertown event on March 18 at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center, providing students across Northwest Indiana with essential budgeting...

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Valparaiso University Professor’s New Books Examines Secularism and Violence in Modern Times

Valparaiso University Professor’s New Books Examines Secularism and Violence in Modern Times Thomas Howard, Ph.D., professor of humanities and history and Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Chair in Christian Ethics has released a new book titled “Broken Altars: Secularist Violence in Modern History.” Examining historic perspects and case...

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PNW’s College of Nursing adds newborn-focused simulation equipment

PNW’s College of Nursing adds newborn-focused simulation equipment The College of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is adding to its state-of-the-art health simulation labs with new specialty equipment focused on pregnancy, childbirth and newborn health care. These latest training tools will be...

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Portage High School choir teacher’s composition performed by Indianapolis Children’s Choir

Portage High School choir teacher’s composition performed by Indianapolis Children’s Choir When Portage High School choir teacher Jordan Dollins first arranged his Irish folk tune “I’ll Tell Me Ma,” he had no idea it would one day find its way to the stage of one of the most prestigious youth choirs in the country. But over a decade...

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HTM faculty member Pitparnee Stompor earns 2025 Purdue Focus Award

HTM faculty member Pitparnee Stompor earns 2025 Purdue Focus Award Pitparnee Stompor, clinical professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM), was selected to receive Purdue University’s 2025 Focus Award in recognition for outstanding contributions to furthering Purdue’s commitment to disability...

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Valpo Athletics Announces Annual Academic Honors for 2024-25

Valpo Athletics Announces Annual Academic Honors for 2024-25 The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics announced its annual academic honors on Monday evening at the department’s Presidential Academic Honors Banquet. President José Padilla recognized 137 student-athletes with Presidential Academic...

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Valparaiso University Partners with StoryPoint to Host CarFit Event

Valparaiso University Partners with StoryPoint to Host CarFit Event Valparaiso University’s occupational therapy program, part of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, will once again host a CarFit event to help older drivers enhance the safety and comfort of their vehicles. The event will take place on...

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Alejandra Castillo Helps Illuminate the Ecosystem Behind Economic Development Planning

Alejandra Castillo Helps Illuminate the Ecosystem Behind Economic Development Planning Alejandra Y. Castillo joined Purdue University Northwest in January 2025 as the university’s Senior Fellow for Economic Development. As a distinguished and experienced leader with over two decades of experience in public service and nonprofit...

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