Education

Center for Urban and Regional Excellence courses for May, June 2025

Center for Urban and Regional Excellence courses for May, June 2025 Range of free and low-cost courses include finances, gardening, health, technology, 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...

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Northwest Indiana business leaders turn to AI for smarter, strategic growth

Northwest Indiana business leaders turn to AI for smarter, strategic growth ‘Lunch and Learn’ presented by IU Northwest MBA Alumni Association on May 21 Responding to an uncertain economy, Northwest Indiana small businesses are feeling the pressure to adapt in a rapidly changing environment. To provide local leaders with...

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Indiana University Northwest celebrates RedHawk athletes at annual Champions & Leadership Awards ceremony

Indiana University Northwest celebrates RedHawk athletes at annual Champions & Leadership Awards ceremony On Thursday, May 1, Indiana University Northwest hosted its annual Champions & Leadership Awards in the school’s Arts & Sciences Theater. This marks the third year since Indiana University Northwest Athletics first began celebrating its...

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From classroom to career: How one MBA student is transforming benefits communication at Komatsu

From classroom to career: How one MBA student is transforming benefits communication at Komatsu Denisse Marrufo brings her marketing coursework to life in a real-world business setting When Denisse Marrufo landed her first role at Komatsu after earning her undergraduate degree, she felt a mix of excitement and apprehension. As the youngest team...

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Urban League of Northwest Indiana Makes its Intentions Clear to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Urban League of Northwest Indiana Makes its Intentions Clear to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives The Real Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In Action Luncheon Set for November 18, 2025 With so many companies and organizations rolling back Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts at the suggestion of the current administration, the Urban...

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Gary Community School Corporation to Host Annual Kindergarten Round-Up May 14

Gary Community School Corporation to Host Annual Kindergarten Round-Up May 14 Grab your hats, and round up the youngsters because the Gary Community School Corporation is hosting its Annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, May 14th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m at the Bethune Early Childhood Development Center, 2367 E...

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Robotics in the Region empower minds, brighten futures for students

Robotics in the Region empower minds, brighten futures for students Northern Indiana has long been known for its industrial strength, but a new wave of innovation has been sweeping across the area in recent years: robotics. From classrooms to manufacturing floors, robotics is reshaping the landscape offering new...

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The growing popularity of spelling bowl clubs in Northern Indiana high schools

The growing popularity of spelling bowl clubs in Northern Indiana high schools Spelling Bowl clubs across Northern Indiana high schools are gaining momentum as students embrace academic competition with enthusiasm and discipline. From Chesterton High School to Hobart High School to Penn High School to Goshen High School, high...

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Nurturing lifelong skills and success through Speech and Debate in NWI

Nurturing lifelong skills and success through Speech and Debate in NWI Speech and Debate programs in Northern Indiana continue to thrive in the 2024–2025 season. They offer high school students valuable opportunities to develop public speaking, critical thinking, research, and leadership skills. Northern Indiana has...

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