Education

IU Northwest alumna finds success as a published author

IU Northwest alumna finds success as a published author How an English class helped jumpstart a writing career Ever since she was young, Amber Clement loved to tell stories through art. She had a passion for drawing and saw herself becoming a comic book artist one day. As she looked at universities,...

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Forward-thinking for our first-generation students

Forward-thinking for our first-generation students At Indiana University Northwest, nearly half of our Fall 2024 first-year students self-identified as first-generation college students, indicating to us within their family unit, they are the first to pursue a college degree.   This number...

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Valparaiso University Joins “Dream Big” Collaboration on Undergraduate Satellite Project 

Valparaiso University Joins “Dream Big” Collaboration on Undergraduate Satellite Project  Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering has joined five other Universities in the region in NearSpace Education’s Dream Big Program. NearSpace Education is an Indiana-based non-for-profit whose stated mission is to “inspire, equip, and...

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The Portage School of Leaders Awarded $2 Million Quality Counts Grant

The Portage School of Leaders Awarded $2 Million Quality Counts Grant The Career Academy Network of Public Schools (CANOPS) is thrilled to announce that its newest high school, The Portage School of Leaders (TPSOL), has been awarded a $2 million Quality Counts grant from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). ...

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National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore promotes conservation awareness during Sinai Forum presentation

National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore promotes conservation awareness during Sinai Forum presentation On Sunday, November 3, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted the third installment of the Sinai Forum’s 71st season on the PNW Westville campus. The evening’s speaker was National Geographic photographer and conservationist Joel Sartore....

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Futurecast 2025: Northwest Indiana’s economic outlook to take place November 15

Futurecast 2025: Northwest Indiana’s economic outlook to take place November 15 Annual event presented by IU, IU Northwest, Legacy Foundation’s Lake County Advancement Committee (LCAC) to highlight regional business insights, trends The Indiana University Kelley School of Business, in coordination with Indiana University...

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Families explore opportunities at South Bend Schools’ annual showcase

Families explore opportunities at South Bend Schools’ annual showcase The Brown Administration Building gymnasium in South Bend was filled with the energy of families, students, and community members gathered for the South Bend Community School Corporation’s (SBCSC) annual Showcase of Schools on Wednesday, October...

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Indiana University Northwest to host Veterans Week events

Indiana University Northwest to host Veterans Week events Resource fair, day of service, panel discussion and more occurring during week of Veterans Day Indiana University Northwest is hosting several events during Vet Week 2024, which begins on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. IU Northwest is proud to...

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Colonel Wheeler Middle School Robotics Offers Badge Programs for Scouts

Colonel Wheeler Middle School Robotics Offers Badge Programs for Scouts Colonel Wheeler Middle School’s Byting Bulldogs Robotics group is now offering STEM sessions for scout troops interested in earning robotics or STEM badges. Scouts can participate in unique program options, each designed to inspire curiosity and...

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Prospective students see what Indiana University Northwest has to offer at annual Fall Open House

Prospective students see what Indiana University Northwest has to offer at annual Fall Open House On the morning of Saturday, October 26, Indiana University Northwest hosted its annual Fall Open House event. Over 150 students and their family members came from all over the Region to learn about the vast number of educational opportunities...

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