Education

Gary Community School Corporation Leadership Launches “Listen and Learn” Community Forum Initiative November 18

Gary Community School Corporation Leadership Launches “Listen and Learn” Community Forum Initiative November 18 Superintendent Seeks to Connect with Community Stakeholders for Feedback and Input After completing just over 4 months in her role as Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) Superintendent, Dr. Yvonne Stokes is making good on her promise to engage...

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Ben Franklin, Fegely, and Washington Township Qualify For Middle School State Spell Bowl

Ben Franklin, Fegely, and Washington Township Qualify For Middle School State Spell Bowl The Indiana Academic Spell Bowl-Junior Division Area Contest was held Wednesday, November 6 at Washington Township Middle-High School. Middle Schools from Ben Franklin (Class 1-49 correct out of 72), Fegely (Class 2-37 out of 72), Boone Grove (Class...

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Valparaiso, Morgan Township and Chesterton Qualify For High School State Spell Bowl

Valparaiso, Morgan Township and Chesterton Qualify For High School State Spell Bowl Above: Valparaiso High School Spell Bowl The Indiana Academic Spell Bowl-Senior Division Area Contest was held Monday, November 4 at Washington Township High School. High Schools from Valparaiso (Class 1-62 correct out of 100), Boone Grove (Class...

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School of Education alumni thrive as leading educators

School of Education alumni thrive as leading educators (Left) Dee-Etta Wright and (right) Wendel McCollum are two IU Northwest Education graduates who are leaders within the Gary Community School Corporation and Michigan City Area Schools, respectively. IU Northwest graduates serve as top school...

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Purdue University Northwest celebrates the first-gen student experience

Purdue University Northwest celebrates the first-gen student experience Purdue University Northwest (PNW) kicked off a week of on-campus activities celebrating its first-generation students with First-Gen College Student Celebrations on Nov. 4 at its Hammond and Westville campuses. The events, hosted by PNW’s TRIO and...

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IU Northwest alumna finds success as a published author

IU Northwest alumna finds success as a published author How an English class helped jumpstart a writing career Ever since she was young, Amber Clement loved to tell stories through art. She had a passion for drawing and saw herself becoming a comic book artist one day. As she looked at universities,...

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Forward-thinking for our first-generation students

Forward-thinking for our first-generation students At Indiana University Northwest, nearly half of our Fall 2024 first-year students self-identified as first-generation college students, indicating to us within their family unit, they are the first to pursue a college degree.   This number...

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National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore promotes conservation awareness during Sinai Forum presentation

National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore promotes conservation awareness during Sinai Forum presentation On Sunday, November 3, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted the third installment of the Sinai Forum’s 71st season on the PNW Westville campus. The evening’s speaker was National Geographic photographer and conservationist Joel Sartore....

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Futurecast 2025: Northwest Indiana’s economic outlook to take place November 15

Futurecast 2025: Northwest Indiana’s economic outlook to take place November 15 Annual event presented by IU, IU Northwest, Legacy Foundation’s Lake County Advancement Committee (LCAC) to highlight regional business insights, trends The Indiana University Kelley School of Business, in coordination with Indiana University...

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Indiana University Northwest to host Veterans Week events

Indiana University Northwest to host Veterans Week events Resource fair, day of service, panel discussion and more occurring during week of Veterans Day Indiana University Northwest is hosting several events during Vet Week 2024, which begins on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. IU Northwest is proud to...

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