Bishop Noll Institute has announced its Graduates with Distinction for the class of 2025. These top academic seniors all earned a 4.0 or above GPA, grades that also determine valedictorian and salutatorian. Valedictorian Anna De La Torre manages to...
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Gary Community School Corporation Announces Alvin Richards as Chief Technology Officer
The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) welcomed Alvin Richards as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). His appointment completes the leadership team roster of the school district that is now out of state control and forging ahead. Richards,...
Congressman Frank Mrvan Visits Geminus Head Start to Highlight Program’s Importance
Geminus, a Regional Care Group member, hosted Congressman Frank Mrvan on Feb. 20 at its Head Start St. Mark Early Learning Academy in Gary, Indiana. Community and educational leaders toured the facility and held a press conference to highlight the...
Percival Everett, author of New York Times Bestseller ‘James,’ to speak at IU Northwest on March 13
Indiana University Northwest will host a reading and Q&A conversation with award-winning author Percival Everett at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025. Everett, an American writer and Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern...
Portage EDC provides students with hands-on experience through Construction 360 program
Students from Portage High School got the opportunity to visit multiple locations in Portage to learn about potential careers in construction. On Thursday, February 20, the Portage Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC) Construction 360 program...
Civil Rights Heritage Center honors Nikki Giovanni
IU South Bend’s Civil Rights Heritage Center hosted an event titled “An Evening with Nikki Giovanni” - celebrating the life and work of the American poet, educator and activist, who passed away in December.Dr. Darryl Heller, assistant professor...
South Bend School Board Selects Acting Superintendent
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees has selected Mansour Eid to serve as acting superintendent following a vote on Wednesday evening. Eid had previously served as principal of South Bend Virtual School and has been...
NIPSCO hosts annual ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event with Boys & Girls Clubs
With students around the Region getting the school day off for President’s Day weekend, NIPSCO hosted its “Introduce a Girl to STEAM” event on Monday, Feb. 17. More than 300 girls across five states were urged to dream big as they explored...
IU South Bend to host weekend of prospective student resource events
Prospective students and their families are invited to attend Indiana University South Bend’s admissions and financial aid events on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23. Spring Admissions Open House - Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. - 1...
Purdue Extension Porter County teams up with local counties to provide one of a kind drone program
Drones are soaring in popularity, and in Porter County, they’re becoming more than just a hobby. Thanks to a partnership between Purdue Extension Porter County and Porter County Government, a specialized drone training program gives residents...