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IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offerings for February, March 2025

IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offerings for February, March 2025 Range of free and low-cost courses include art, technology, health, finances and more Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to assist...

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Future college students to receive help filing financial aid at IU Northwest

Future college students to receive help filing financial aid at IU Northwest Attendees of the February 23 event can win a $1,000 scholarship The free College Goal Sunday program assists Indiana students who are seeking undergraduate admission to a college or technical school in 2025 in filing the Free Application for Federal...

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Volunteers strengthen, form backbone of Urban League of Northwest Indiana’s positive impact in the Region

Volunteers strengthen, form backbone of Urban League of Northwest Indiana’s positive impact in the Region Through its educational programs, symposiums advocating for diversity and inclusion, scholarship opportunities, financial assistance, and much more, Urban League of Northwest Indiana is a powerhouse for strengthening social, educational, and economic...

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Regional Care Group celebrates 50 years of community impact

Regional Care Group celebrates 50 years of community impact Regional Care Group proudly serves as an umbrella organization in Northern Indiana, combining three entities: Regional Health Systems, Geminus, and Lake Park Residential Care. As Indiana’s largest network of community-based health care and social...

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Lake County Forever Making Strides In Game-Changing Campaign

Lake County Forever Making Strides In Game-Changing Campaign Legacy Foundation and Lilly Endowment Raising Millions For Neighbors Legacy Foundation officials Monday announced the Lake County Forever campaign has moved beyond the 82 percent point of its $1.9 million goal. The campaign is driven by a massive...

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Purdue University Northwest scores with annual Mane Event for students and alumni

Purdue University Northwest scores with annual Mane Event for students and alumni As it nears the middle of winter, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been anticipating one of its biggest campus traditions for several weeks. On Thursday, January 30, students and alumni came to John Friend Court in the Fitness and Recreation...

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MySchoolOptions and St. Thomas More Academy celebrate education freedom during National School Choice Week

MySchoolOptions and St. Thomas More Academy celebrate education freedom during National School Choice Week On January 28, students and parents at St. Thomas More Academy in South Bend celebrated National School Choice Week (NSCW) with MySchoolOptions. This annual, nationwide celebration showcases the effect accessible options for education can have on a...

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Ben’s Blue Bags Effective, Helpful in Caring for Patients with Autism, Study Finds

Ben’s Blue Bags Effective, Helpful in Caring for Patients with Autism, Study Finds A Crown Point firefighter’s program designed to help patients with autism is improving care across Northwest Indiana.  A recent study published by Dr. Eric Lombardi, Franciscan Health Crown Point; Dr. Fred Lepore, Franciscan Health Dyer; and Dr....

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