Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) online nursing programs offered through its College of Nursing earned top 100 rankings in their respective categories in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings, released Tuesday, Jan....
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American Water Charitable Foundation donates $10,000 to United Way Northwest Indiana
Indiana American Water, through the American Water Charitable Foundation, has deepened its commitment to supporting communities across Northwest Indiana by donating $10,000 to the United Way Northwest Indiana. The check presentation took place on...
City of Valparaiso Updates Warming Centers 2025
The City of Valparaiso has coordinated with local organizations to announce Warming Centers available when temperatures and wind chills dip below freezing. The following organizations are serving as warming centers: Valparaiso YMCA(219)...
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, its Tribal Police, and its Four Winds Casinos Support Human Trafficking Awareness Month
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana, its Tribal Police, and its Four Winds® Casinos are lending their support to help raise awareness for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which is recognized every...
City of Michigan City: MLK Day 2025 observance
City Hall and all other municipal offices will be CLOSED to the public on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Michigan City Transit and Refuse departments also will be nonoperational on Monday, meaning no bus service...
NIPSCO shares safety tips for winter weather
As the weather turns colder next week and the potential increases for hazards such as ice, snow and frigid temperatures, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) is reminding customers to prepare now so that they can keep their homes and...
CoAction WIC Launches Diaper Distribution Pilot Program in Northwest Indiana
CoAction WIC is excited to announce the launch of its new Diaper Distribution Pilot Program, set to begin this Friday January 17, 2025 in Northwest Indiana. This initiative is part of a statewide effort funded by a $1.2 million grant from the U.S....
Purdue University Northwest promotes community and dialogue at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events
On Thursday, Jan. 16, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted the first of its two Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day celebrations and community events. PNW students, faculty and staff and members of the public came to the event looking to celebrate...
Community-owned food pantry awarded $85,000 by Legacy Foundation and City of Gary
Legacy Foundation and the City of Gary recently announced awarding a combined $85,000 to the Gary Food Collective Co-op, a community-driven initiative led by Family Life Community Center designed to address food insecurity, foster economic growth,...
Purdue University Northwest’s Social Work program earns reaccreditation
Featured image: Chun Liu, assistant professor of Social Work, leads students during a Social Work class at PNW. PNW’s BASW program has earned reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education Purdue University Northwest’s...