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IU Northwest basketball makes history, both qualify for NAIA Tournament

IU Northwest basketball makes history, both qualify for NAIA Tournament This marks first time both teams qualified for the NAIA National Tournament in same season For the first time in Indiana University Northwest history, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams qualified in their respective National Association...

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Partnership with Williams Elementary allows IU Northwest students to introduce children to STEM

Partnership with Williams Elementary allows IU Northwest students to introduce children to STEM Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School created monthly STEM Club with help from IUN students At Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School’s back-to-school night last summer, Tomeka Pope watched her students engage with Indiana University Northwest...

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IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offering for Spring 2025

IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offering for Spring 2025 Range of free and low-cost courses include finances, gardening, health, technology and more Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to...

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GCSC to Host Career and Enrollment Fair March 17 to Engage Families and Job Seekers

GCSC to Host Career and Enrollment Fair March 17 to Engage Families and Job Seekers The Gary Community School Corporation is set to host a Career and Enrollment Fair designed to bring together local families and job seekers on March 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Daniel Hale Williams Elementary, School 1320 E. 19th Ave, in Gary. In...

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IU Northwest to host ‘Dr. Pianist’ for a musical residency, March 27-29

IU Northwest to host ‘Dr. Pianist’ for a musical residency, March 27-29 Internationally acclaimed musician to lead discussions, performances The Indiana University Northwest School of the Arts is hosting a three-day residency focusing on music making and wellbeing. Acclaimed pianist Dr. Makiko Hirata — also known as...

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“Petals of Strength” Fundraising Fashion Show to Support Women Battling Cancer

“Petals of Strength” Fundraising Fashion Show to Support Women Battling Cancer On April 27th, 2025, Fighting Pretty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to  empowering women facing cancer, will host its signature event, Petals of Strength, at the Hard Rock Casino in collaboration with the Women’s Council of...

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IU Northwest hosts second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition

IU Northwest hosts second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition In the spirit of Black History Month, Indiana University Northwest invited five schools to participate in their second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition. Antoine Hawkins, Group Scholars Coordinator at IU Northwest, admires how the...

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Urban League of Northwest Indiana provides programming in education, financial literacy, diversity, and more

Urban League of Northwest Indiana provides programming in education, financial literacy, diversity, and more Urban League of Northwest Indiana (NWI) has been serving Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties for over 80 years and continues to outstretch its resources to the community in the present. Through its extensive programs and scholarship...

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Gary Community School Corporation Announces Alvin Richards as Chief Technology Officer

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,...

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