Education

Grant to address IU Northwest students’ basic needs, building foundation for academic excellence

Grant to address IU Northwest students’ basic needs, building foundation for academic excellence Indiana University Northwest has been awarded a transformative $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. This funding aims to tackle students’ basic needs, ensuring access to food,...

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IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offerings for January, February 2025

IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offerings for January, February 2025 Free and low-cost courses for all in AI, estate planning, gardening 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 assist people of...

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Gary Community School Corporation Hosts IREAD Information Sessions for Parents of 2nd and 3rd Grade Families

Gary Community School Corporation Hosts IREAD Information Sessions for Parents of 2nd and 3rd Grade Families The Gary Community School Corporation invites parents of 2nd and 3rd graders to attend a critical IREAD Information Session on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Sessions will be held at all Gary Community School Corporation elementary schools at 9:00...

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Purdue University Northwest welcomes Alejandra Y. Castillo as Senior Fellow for Economic Development

Purdue University Northwest welcomes Alejandra Y. Castillo as Senior Fellow for Economic Development Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is excited to announce the appointment of Alejandra Y. Castillo as the university's Senior Fellow for Economic Development. Castillo, a distinguished leader in federal economic development, will bring her extensive...

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Big Shoulders Fund’s Leaders for Northwest Indiana Program sets principals up for success

Big Shoulders Fund’s Leaders for Northwest Indiana Program sets principals up for success Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana is committed to a simple mission: supporting schools with demonstrated needs, which provide quality, values-based education to students in the Region. The organization takes a multi-pronged approach to provide...

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“The Dream Continues” – A Celebration of the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presented by SSC and Thornton Township High School District 205 

“The Dream Continues” – A Celebration of the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presented by SSC and Thornton Township High School District 205  South Suburban College (SSC) invites the community to an inspiring celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “The Dream Continues”. This event will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Kindig Performing Arts...

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Gary Community School Corporation’s West Side Leadership Academy Recognized for Outstanding Sportsmanship 

Gary Community School Corporation’s West Side Leadership Academy Recognized for Outstanding Sportsmanship  The Gary Community School Corporation is proud to announce that West Side Leadership Academy has been recognized as a “First Team All Sportsmanship” team by the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA). This prestigious distinction...

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A spark of curiosity: Meet Fall 2024 Chancellor Medallion recipient Oona Kintscher

A spark of curiosity: Meet Fall 2024 Chancellor Medallion recipient Oona Kintscher Oona Kintscher, ‘24, had an array of academic interests while growing up in Berlin, Germany that spanned computer science, robotics, biology and medicine. Kintscher thought she might follow her father’s footsteps and become a doctor, but did not...

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