Education

Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation donates record-breaking $150 million to Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana to support Region Catholic education

Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation donates record-breaking $150 million to Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana to support Region Catholic education The Catholic education landscape throughout Northwest Indiana forever changed on Wednesday, June 12 as the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation announced it will donate a record-breaking $150 million over the next decade to Big Shoulders Fund...

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The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation Commits Record $150M to Big Shoulders Fund to Support Northwest Indiana Catholic Schools

The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation Commits Record $150M to Big Shoulders Fund to Support Northwest Indiana Catholic Schools This historic investment will significantly expand Big Shoulders Fund’s support for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Gary The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation, a non-profit, private foundation, has announced it is donating $150 million to...

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Amy Diaz selected for AASCU’s 2024 Millennium Leadership Initiative

Amy Diaz selected for AASCU’s 2024 Millennium Leadership Initiative Premier leadership program designed to diversify and enrich higher education leaders Indiana University Northwest Chief of Staff Amy Diaz has been selected to participate in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) 2024...

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Gary Community School Corporation School Board of Trustees introduces Newly Appointed Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Stokes

Gary Community School Corporation School Board of Trustees introduces Newly Appointed Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Stokes Today during a special meeting held by the Gary Community School Corporation School (GCSC) Board of Trustees, Dr. Yvonne Stokes was officially named the Superintendent of the Gary schools effective July 1, 2024. “I am pleased to welcome Dr. Yvonne...

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From Africa to Northwest Indiana: The Serendipitous Road to an MBA

From Africa to Northwest Indiana: The Serendipitous Road to an MBA Felis Mubibya uses his passion for music to propel him forward at IU Northwest When musician and music producer Felis Mubibya enrolled in Indiana University Northwest’s Weeknight Master of Business Association (MBA) program, he didn’t...

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Challenger Center of Northwest Indiana celebrates 25th anniversary at Byway Brewery

Challenger Center of Northwest Indiana celebrates 25th anniversary at Byway Brewery On the fair evening of June 6, Challenger Center of Northwest Indiana held its 25th anniversary celebration at Byway Brewery in Hammond. Challenger, a not-for-profit organization, offers programs that teach young students about astronomy and provides...

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Thomas A. Edison Jr. Sr High School Celebrates the Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony

Thomas A. Edison Jr. Sr High School Celebrates the Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony Thomas A. Edison Jr. Sr. High School is proud to announce the graduation of the Class of 2024. The commencement ceremony will take place on June 9 at 2:00 PM, held  in the Edison gymnasium. This momentous occasion marks the culmination of years...

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The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest invites nominations for 2024 awards

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest invites nominations for 2024 awards The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has opened nominations for the 2024 Innovators Awards. In addition to inducting Individual and Team Honorees into the Society, two unique awards will be considered: Richard C. Sussman Prize for Team...

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Pride Month celebrated at Indiana University Northwest with march, events & activities

Pride Month celebrated at Indiana University Northwest with march, events & activities Annual pride walk, film viewing and discussion to celebrate LGBTQ+ community Indiana University Northwest is celebrating Pride Month with a series of events June 24 – 26 to generate awareness surrounding the issues and experiences of the LGBTQ+...

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