Education

Future doctor Khaya Njumbe will be one of the youngest students in Indiana to receive a bachelor’s degree Belinda and David Njumbe always knew their son, Khaya, was special. Khaya will soon graduate from Indiana University Northwest with his...

Jade Johnson, a third-generation IU Northwest graduate, grew into a leader on campus Living in East Point, Georgia, just south of Atlanta, Jade Johnson was figuring out where she wanted to go to college. She could’ve stayed down south but visited...

45-year-old psychology, Spanish medical communications major inspires by pursuing lifelong dream Helping others is what Karla Arreguin does. It’s natural for her. After coming to the United States from Mexico as an 18-year-old undocumented...

The Porter County Community Foundation received its largest funding to date for First Things First Porter County (FTF)—a $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to continue positively impacting the lives of Porter County children...

The Portage Economic Development Corporation (EDC) held its annual Healthcare 360 program at Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus on Wednesday, April 24. Students across Northwest Indiana were introduced to different aspects of the...

Stephanie Garcia, a mother of four, earned two degrees in half the time There might not be too much Stephanie Garcia can put on her plate. The Griffith native chose to pursue her degree at Indiana University Northwest two years ago. She’s now...

How an IU Northwest alumnus and professor’s partnership is advancing the region Cynthia Torres had a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, but she thought it was out of her reach. “I honestly thought I never could,” she said. “I...

The Hammond City Council is once again providing fifteen $1,000 scholarships to Hammond Indiana high school seniors graduating in May/June 2024. All seniors who plan to enroll in either a two-year or a four-year degree program at an accredited...

CIS graduate Breyah Barnes sought a career of longevity by returning to school For Breyah Barnes, returning to school was a necessity. A mother of two boys, working long hours, she wanted a career not just another job. In the summer of 2021, Barnes...

On April 19, the Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) celebrated its Board of Trustees’ 59th Scholarship Gala at Hard Rock Casino in Gary. The proceeds of this annual event help CCSJ provide its students with much-needed scholarship aid. Students,...