Education

Jessica Gonzalez brings experience, commitment, and passion for teaching to Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana

Jessica Gonzalez brings experience, commitment, and passion for teaching to Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana is continuing to grow and expand its ability to support schools providing quality, values-based education to children in the Region. A key part of that growth is the addition of new team members such as Jessica...

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New Ambassador Program will Take Community Members “Behind the Scenes” of Michigan City Area Schools

New Ambassador Program will Take Community Members “Behind the Scenes” of Michigan City Area Schools Michigan City Area Schools will launch a new program in September that is designed to boost community engagement and give the public a deeper understanding of its operations. The MCAS Ambassador Program, which will be limited to 20 participants, is a...

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Support gifts benefitting PNW students on PNW Day of Giving

Support gifts benefitting PNW students on PNW Day of Giving Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites community members to support PNW students by making a gift during its annual PNW Day of Giving 24-hour fundraiser on Wednesday, April 30. PNW Day of Giving is the university’s largest and most successful...

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Purdue University Northwest breaks ground on Calumet Hall, expanding student housing options

Purdue University Northwest breaks ground on Calumet Hall, expanding student housing options Purdue University Northwest (PNW) broke ground on its third residence hall, Calumet Hall, onApril 17,. The 42,000-square foot facility is expected to open for the fall 2026 semester and willprovide 150 beds, a common kitchen, laundry facilities,...

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Spring Community Wellness Fair coming to IU Northwest May 3

Spring Community Wellness Fair coming to IU Northwest May 3 Indiana University Northwest College of Health and Human Services is proud to be hosting the 2025 Spring Community Wellness Fair. The health and education fair will take place from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, in IU Northwest’s Savannah Center...

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School City of East Chicago Receives $232K Rebate from NIPSCO

School City of East Chicago Receives $232K Rebate from NIPSCO The School City of East Chicago (SCEC) is proud to announce that we have received a rebate check of $232,145.96 from NIPSCO’s Energy Efficiency Programs in recognition of the district’s ongoing efforts to implement energy-saving initiatives. The...

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IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s courses for April, May 2025

IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s courses for April, May 2025 Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to assist people of all ages gain skills and enrich their lives as we face today’s challenges...

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Michigan City Area Schools Announces 2025 Teacher & Employee of the Year Recipients

Michigan City Area Schools Announces 2025 Teacher & Employee of the Year Recipients Left to Right: Dr. Wendel McCollum (MCAS Superintendent), Kurt Gillins (Michigan City Chamber of Commerce President), Cathy Bildhauser (MCAS Associate Superintendent), Elizabeth Schreeg (Elementary Teacher of the Year), Kay Page (Comcast...

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