Education

October is Financial Planning Month, and there are many different places to get financial advice. Here is a small overview of some, as well as the pros and cons: Parents & Family Members: Pros: Trusted and familiar, with 49% of Millennials...

Community leaders to discuss modernization, investing in steel industry The Indiana University Northwest Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) is announcing a new initiative to convene community leaders to discuss modernizing and investing...

On the evening of Thursday, October 17, VicTory 4 Kidz held its annual gala fundraiser at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville. Established in 2022, VicTory 4 Kidz is a non-profit organization that enables the Region’s students to explore the field of...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (BGCGNWI) announces the success of their 2024 Return to Learn match campaign, which took place September 12-28 and coincides with the beginning of the new school year. Thanks to the community’s...

 Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has opened its annual callout for nominations of impactful university alumni to be recognized and inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame. The PNW Alumni Hall of Fame honors distinguished graduates from...

VicTory 4 Kidz’s Porter County Youth Healthcare Career Expo kicked off in style on October 8 in Chesterton. The Expo featured over 20 different healthcare leaders, interactive workshops, and lab coats for the over 300 third to fifth graders from...

Students of Lake County were presented with a wide range of possibilities for their future on Thursday, October 10. Merrillville High School hosted a traditional College and Career Fair to help guide local students...

Groups Scholars offers comprehensive financial, academic and social support Miriam Ahmad didn’t think college was for her. The COVID-19 pandemic sapped her motivation in school, and she didn’t believe she could do anything worthwhile. Her parents...

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...

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...