Education

Riley Elementary School has successfully achieved Heart Safe School Certification through Project ADAM, strengthening the City of La Porte's commitment to cardiac emergency preparedness.  The certification process, completed on December 5th,...

You check your text messages and notice one from the United States Postal Service, informing you that they are unable to deliver a package. Here it is December, and one of your purchases—possibly an important gift for someone—is tied up in the...

New sessions to focus on economic development financing: tax structure and policies, benefit-cost analysis, business incentives and financing The highly regarded Economic Development Academy (EDA), led by Indiana University Northwest School of...

On December 4, 2024, students from South Central High School filled the La Porte Civic Auditorium, eagerly exploring a world of possibilities in healthcare. The Youth Healthcare Career Expo, a three day event for La Porte County students from third...

Purdue University Northwest’s College of Technology earned a 2024 Academia Circle of Excellence Award from the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consults (EC-Council) in recognition of high-quality teaching that prepares and...

Thirteen Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty and staff members are being recognized by Purdue University’s Office of Research for impactful scholarly initiatives that have earned millions of dollars in external funding. The Purdue-West...

Students in several classes related to criminal justice are in the courtroom – a staged courtroom – this fall. They’re taking part in a mock trial to give them hands-on experience in a variety of areas. The live trial concept has been part of...

As we approach the end of 2024, Social Security and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) recently released their annual updates. Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025. For the national...

Deciding when to claim Social Security can have a significant effect on your retirement income. Learn how to help maximize your benefits. For many Americans, Social Security is a critical source of income in retirement—offering guaranteed,...

Goshen High School band director Tom Cox has been recognized as a winner of the Dr. William P. Foster Project Community Development Award. He was one of 75 teachers nominated from around the United States and was chosen as the honoree in the North...