Education

Purdue University Northwest opens nominations for 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame awards

Purdue University Northwest opens nominations for 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame awards  Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has opened its annual callout for nominations of impactful university alumni to be recognized and inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame. The PNW Alumni Hall of Fame honors distinguished graduates from...

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National UEDA conference highlights role of higher education in economic development

National UEDA conference highlights role of higher education in economic development Indiana University’s efforts to foster regional collaboration were front and center during the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) 2024 Summit, which was hosted by IU South Bend. The annual event brings together national experts in...

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VicTory 4 Kidz Porter County Youth Healthcare Career Expo engages Hobart students

VicTory 4 Kidz Porter County Youth Healthcare Career Expo engages Hobart students VicTory 4 Kidz’s Porter County Youth Healthcare Career Expo kicked off in style on October 8 in Chesterton. The Expo featured over 20 different healthcare leaders, interactive workshops, and lab coats for the over 300 third to fifth graders from...

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Lake County School Corporation hosts a College and Career Fair to prepare students after high school

Lake County School Corporation hosts a College and Career Fair to prepare students after high school Students of Lake County were presented with a wide range of possibilities for their future on Thursday, October 10. Merrillville High School hosted a traditional College and Career Fair to help guide local students...

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Three Career Academy Network bands assemble for Fall Concert in South Bend

Three Career Academy Network bands assemble for Fall Concert in South Bend At 5 p.m. on October 8, 2024, the walls of the Career Academy Gym rang with the music of 75 students performing in concert during the Career Academy Network’s Fall Concert. Located at 3801 Crescent Circle in South Bend, the Career Academy South...

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Groups Scholars paving way for first-generation students

Groups Scholars paving way for first-generation students Groups Scholars offers comprehensive financial, academic and social support Miriam Ahmad didn’t think college was for her. The COVID-19 pandemic sapped her motivation in school, and she didn’t believe she could do anything worthwhile. Her parents...

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Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana unites supporters at 2nd annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana unites supporters at 2nd annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic Supporters of Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana turned out in force for the organization’s second annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic at Lost Marsh Golf Course. Over 100 golfers took to the course on Monday, October 7, to...

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VU Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., Revs Up Boys & Girls Clubs Members

VU Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., Revs Up Boys & Girls Clubs Members We've teamed up with Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., to provide mentoring to our Club kids. Coach Powell, through his organization, The Rev Foundation, will be engaging in three sessions at the Hammond, Portage and...

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