Gary native Joshua Phillips has always been fascinated by computers and their power and potential. “I didn’t know what I wanted to go to college for until my senior year of high school,” Phillips said. “I was planning on...
Although Christine Colle has always had a deep love for the arts as a talented ceramic artist and previous art instructor, she never planned to teach the subject herself. “I never considered teaching art when I began college. My...
For the first time ever, Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) is able to offer student housing. Through their master lease with Holladay Properties, CCSJ rented 12 apartments at The Illiana in downtown Whiting, giving them the ability to house...
United Way of Porter County has been providing support and the building blocks for a better quality of life for the Northwest Indiana community for more than 60 years. This year, one of their most loved events, the Annual...
Dr. Nicolae Tarfulea, a Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is genuinely curious and always excited to learn. Tarfulea was born and raised in Romania. “I went to high school in Novaci, Romania. Back then, I dreamt of being...
Kankakee Valley REMC (KVREMC), a non-profit electric distribution cooperative, began an intern program with the help of Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) last year. IEC recognized the value of showing younger generations how a co-op...
With many people currently looking for work, we thought we would help by showcasing one great NWI business to start your career with – Thomas KIA of Highland. We spoke with Tom Seely, General Manager at Thomas KIA of Highland, about what all is...
Dream Chasers of Northwest Indiana, like millions of other organizations, had to quickly adjust how they work during the recent pandemic so they could continue to meet their mission. What they found was a brand new way of inspiring children to go...
Saving money – it’s something many people struggle to do (especially during a pandemic), but it’s critical for personal financial stability. Making a conscious effort to save money has financial as well as psychological benefits, promoting the...
Dr. Maged Mikhail, an assistant professor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), has always been driven by his passion for engineering. “My dream throughout elementary and middle school was always to be...
