Education

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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KV REMC Junior Board of Directors Visit the Statehouse

KV REMC Junior Board of Directors Visit the Statehouse The Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board of Directors program offers high school juniors exciting opportunities to connect with community leaders and gain a real-world perspective on leadership. Recently, the Junior Board had an unforgettable visit to...

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South Suburban College Dedicates Pharmacy Technician Laboratory in Honor of Trustee Anthony P. DeFilippo

South Suburban College Dedicates Pharmacy Technician Laboratory in Honor of Trustee Anthony P. DeFilippo South Suburban College (SSC) proudly honored long-time Board Member Trustee Anthony P. DeFilippo on Thursday, February 13, 2025, with the dedication of the Anthony P. DeFilippo Pharmacy Technician Laboratory. This tribute recognizes a leader whose...

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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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Congressman Frank Mrvan Visits Geminus Head Start to Highlight Program’s Importance

Congressman Frank Mrvan Visits Geminus Head Start to Highlight Program’s Importance Geminus, a Regional Care Group member, hosted Congressman Frank Mrvan on Feb. 20 at its Head Start St. Mark Early Learning Academy in Gary, Indiana. Community and educational leaders toured the facility and held a press conference to highlight the...

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Percival Everett, author of New York Times Bestseller ‘James,’ to speak at IU Northwest on March 13

Percival Everett, author of New York Times Bestseller ‘James,’ to speak at IU Northwest on March 13 Indiana University Northwest will host a reading and Q&A conversation with award-winning author Percival Everett at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025. Everett, an American writer and Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern...

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NIPSCO hosts annual ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event with Boys & Girls Clubs

NIPSCO hosts annual ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event with Boys & Girls Clubs With students around the Region getting the school day off for President’s Day weekend, NIPSCO hosted its “Introduce a Girl to STEAM” event on Monday, Feb. 17. More than 300 girls across five states were urged to dream big as they explored...

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Purdue Extension Porter County teams up with local counties to provide one of a kind drone program

Purdue Extension Porter County teams up with local counties to provide one of a kind drone program Drones are soaring in popularity, and in Porter County, they’re becoming more than just a hobby.  Thanks to a partnership between Purdue Extension Porter County and Porter County Government, a specialized drone training program gives residents...

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NiSource Charitable Foundation TOGETHER WITH NIPSCO hosts inaugural ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event

NiSource Charitable Foundation TOGETHER WITH NIPSCO hosts inaugural ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event More than 300 girls across five states were urged to dream big as they  explored innovative careers in science and technology as part of “Introduce a Girl to STEAM,” an  inaugural event hosted by the NiSource Charitable Foundation in...

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