Education

45-year-old psychology, Spanish medical communications major inspires by pursuing lifelong dream Helping others is what Karla Arreguin does. It’s natural for her. After coming to the United States from Mexico as an 18-year-old undocumented...

Stephanie Garcia, a mother of four, earned two degrees in half the time There might not be too much Stephanie Garcia can put on her plate. The Griffith native chose to pursue her degree at Indiana University Northwest two years ago. She’s now...

How an IU Northwest alumnus and professor’s partnership is advancing the region Cynthia Torres had a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, but she thought it was out of her reach. “I honestly thought I never could,” she said. “I...

South Suburban College (SSC) in partnership with Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is offering the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Dislocated Worker Program Orientation. Orientation will be held at the South Suburban College Oak...

The Hammond City Council is once again providing fifteen $1,000 scholarships to Hammond Indiana high school seniors graduating in May/June 2024. All seniors who plan to enroll in either a two-year or a four-year degree program at an accredited...

CIS graduate Breyah Barnes sought a career of longevity by returning to school For Breyah Barnes, returning to school was a necessity. A mother of two boys, working long hours, she wanted a career not just another job. In the summer of 2021, Barnes...

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4. A total of 834 candidates have completed plans of study in PNW’s academic colleges of Business; Engineering and Sciences; Humanities, Education...

Parents looking for fun and engaging programs for their children for summer 2024 can check out more than 20 programs serving a variety of interests for K-12 students. PNW summer camps allow participants to have fun while gaining memorable hands-on...

On April 19, the Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) celebrated its Board of Trustees’ 59th Scholarship Gala at Hard Rock Casino in Gary. The proceeds of this annual event help CCSJ provide its students with much-needed scholarship aid. Students,...

Two of Purdue University Northwest’s graduate programs in Nursing and Business were recognized in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Program rankings. PNW’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree (Family Nurse Practitioner...