IU Northwest Library Director Gretchen Rings brings new direction for campus library Traditional media portrayals of a library aren’t always kind. They include images of a bespectacled librarian sharply telling patrons to shush and keep to...
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IU names Arrick Jackson chancellor of Northwest campus
Arrick Jackson has been named chancellor of the Indiana University Northwest campus, effective July 1. “Arrick Jackson brings a wealth of experience that makes him an exceptional fit to lead IU Northwest,” IU President Pamela Whitten said. “His...
Portage Native Named Kiplinger Fellow in Public Affairs Journalism
Len Clark, Ph.D. an award-winning multimedia journalist, storyteller, and educator, has been named a 2025 Kiplinger Fellow in Public Affairs Journalism. The prestigious fellowship, housed at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University,...
Northwest Indiana Teacher Recruitment Fair coming to IU Northwest on April 4
The School of Education at Indiana University Northwest is hosting the campus’s eighth annual Teacher Recruitment Fair from 1-4 p.m. Friday, April 4, in the Savannah Center (3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408). Twenty local schools and school...
Supporting educators for student success
At Big Shoulders Fund, we are committed to empowering educators with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality education to students. As part of this mission Bishop Noll Institute hosted Cohort 2 of the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest...
21st Annual Community Employment & Internship Fair set for April 11
Event at IU Northwest to help connect Northwest Indiana employers with prospective employees Indiana University Northwest will host a Community Employment & Internship Fair. The event is free and open to the public. Employment and internship fair...
Stock Market Program comes to Northwest Indiana
Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana is bringing financial literacy and investment education to students through its new Stock Market Program. Eighth grade students research stocks, with each class receiving $3,000 to invest. Classes earn a 2 percent...
SGA continues improving through communication, collaboration and community
Student Government Association President Maha Alshamaileh makes her impact through involvement in class, the community and on campus Maha Alshamaileh has a packed schedule, to say the least. The junior psychology major is a top student, research...
Urban League of Northwest Indiana defines diversity and addresses biggest challenges at annual DEI Symposium
The conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is an important part of what Urban League of Northwest Indiana represents. On Thursday, March 6, students and adults throughout the Region gathered at Valparaiso University's Harre Union...
Leadership Academy to welcome new participants
The spring session of the Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy is kicking off April 10. The program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at individuals who are...