Eleven Purdue University Northwest faculty members will begin the upcoming academic year with promotions, as approved recently by the Purdue University Board of Trustees. The promotions are effective Aug. 17. “These outstanding faculty members...
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Free transportation in La Porte extended through April
The City of La Porte will extend its free rides through the end of April, according to La Porte Transporte Manager Beth West. West said the goal of the extension is to continue helping members of the community with essential travel through the...
Vein & Laser Institute’s CoolSculpting Case Study with Sue
Currently 55, this Valparaiso, Indiana resident, describes her activity level as “very active.” As an ultrasound technician, Sue works out six to seven days a week. Visiting the gym, going on outdoor runs, and frequently participating in...
Plant-Based Meats: A Dietician’s Take, Plus a Recipe
Whether you’ve chosen a plant-based diet for environmental reasons, health benefits or just to switch up your traditional beef burger, the meatless trend continues to grow with a number of alternative options. While plant-based meats mimic the...
Lake County foundations distribute over $107,000 during first week of COVID-19 grantmaking
Legacy Foundation, Crown Point Community Foundation, and Foundations of East Chicago met Monday to award $107,759 in emergency grants to nonprofit organizations serving Lake County, Indiana. The Foundations are collaborating to support charities...
St. Mary’s Catholic community adapts to new “Remote Learning” reality
Students at St. Mary Catholic Community have been using what is now being called “Remote Learning,” for several years. Previously called "Virtual Learning," it had been reserved for snow days and other school cancellations. Recently,...
NIPSCO endows professorship at Purdue University Northwest
Chenn Zhou named Distinguished Professor of Engineering Simulation Purdue University Northwest (PNW) and Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) announced that NIPSCO has created an endowment to establish a professorship in Engineering...
The 2020 Four Winds Invitational has been rescheduled for July 31-August 2
Funds from the 2020 Four Winds Invitational will be donated to Beacon Health System to purchase Centrella™ Smart+ Beds The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds® Casinos arepleased to announce that the 2020 Four Winds Invitational has been...
Standardized testing requirement waived for fall 2020 admissions
IU Northwest waives standardized testing requirement for fall 2020 admissions SAT/ACT scores waived; fall admission will be based on other factors Gary, Ind. – In response to SAT and ACT exams being canceled for the immediate future due to the...
Franciscan Health to host 24-hour virtual screening of documentary “Resilience” and live Twitter Townhall® on April 9
Franciscan Health is inviting all to participate in the exclusive virtual screening of “RESILIENCE-The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” and a live Twitter Townhall®. This virtual screening will be held for 24-hours, starting at 4...