One way to ensure a student’s future success outside of the classroom is to open their eyes to the countless possibilities of the world around them. St. Stanislaus Catholic School understands this and hosted a Career Day on January 31 for their...

Calumet College of St. Joseph, Big Shoulders Fund, and the Gary diocese have formed a three-way partnership to help cover the tuition costs of students pursuing their teaching degrees. On Friday, January 27 Calumet College held its first Transition...

St. Michael Catholic School is one of the oldest academic institutions in the Region – offering students a comprehensive education since 1900. The school saw a number of new developments this year, perhaps most notably, the installation of a new...

Growing up in the Northwest Indiana Catholic school system, Bishop Noll Institute (BNI) alumnus Eric Roldan envisioned himself working in sports – it’s why he earned an undergraduate degree in sports management and marketing. He turned that...

On Wednesday, November 9, four Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana network schools opened their doors to nearly 100 community members for the 23rd annual, and second in Northwest Indiana, Lend a Shoulder Day to showcase just how impactful their...

Today, Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana announced a $500,000 grant from the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation to build brand new playgrounds at five Northwest Indiana Catholic elementary schools. The grant will provide playgrounds for...

Finding an educator more experienced than Dr. Mia Jones would be a difficult task. With over 30 years of service within the School City of Hammond, she served as a teacher, coach, and an administrator – working with students of all ages. Now, she...