Education

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana unites supporters at 2nd annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana unites supporters at 2nd annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic Supporters of Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana turned out in force for the organization’s second annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic at Lost Marsh Golf Course. Over 100 golfers took to the course on Monday, October 7, to...

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VU Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., Revs Up Boys & Girls Clubs Members

VU Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., Revs Up Boys & Girls Clubs Members We've teamed up with Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., to provide mentoring to our Club kids. Coach Powell, through his organization, The Rev Foundation, will be engaging in three sessions at the Hammond, Portage and...

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Purdue University Northwest Physics professor earns prestigious American Physical Society fellowship

Purdue University Northwest Physics professor earns prestigious American Physical Society fellowship Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Professor of Physics Neeti Parashar has been elected as a 2024 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Parashar is recognized with the prestigious distinction from APS “for outstanding mentorship,...

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Kankakee Valley REMC helps local high school students explore different career paths at annual Trades Camp event

Kankakee Valley REMC helps local high school students explore different career paths at annual Trades Camp event On Thursday, October 3, Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) hosted its second annual Trades Camp event at its Wanatah branch. Even though this is only the second year...

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Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana offers Region students a weeklong journey to Saratoga, Wyoming

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana offers Region students a weeklong journey to Saratoga, Wyoming For many children in Northwest Indiana, the opportunity to travel and see other parts of the country is rare. Be it due to funding, logistical challenges, or simply struggling to find the time, sometimes those chances – and the opportunities to...

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IU Northwest to host Fall Open House on October 26

IU Northwest to host Fall Open House on October 26 Prospective and admitted students invited to learn more about admissions, enrollment and benefits of attending IU Northwest Indiana University Northwest is hosting an Open House Saturday, Oct. 26, introducing both prospective and incoming students...

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IU Northwest honors Philanthropic Donors and Scholarship Recipients at Restored Luncheon

IU Northwest honors Philanthropic Donors and Scholarship Recipients at Restored Luncheon Through the financial support of philanthropic donors, students are provided with a sense of belief and renewed confidence to achieve their dreams. Education is a privilege. Isabella Mehok learned this valuable lesson on a mission trip to...

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Urban League of Northwest Indiana helps over 1500 students from the Region prepare for academic success at 18th Annual Scholarship Fair

Urban League of Northwest Indiana helps over 1500 students from the Region prepare for academic success at 18th Annual Scholarship Fair On the morning of Tuesday, September 24, Urban League of Northwest Indiana hosted the 18th installment of its Annual Scholarship Fair. The fair was once again held in Indiana University Northwest’s Savannah Fitness Center. Over 1500 students from...

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