Education

Prospective students see what Indiana University Northwest has to offer at annual Fall Open House

Prospective students see what Indiana University Northwest has to offer at annual Fall Open House On the morning of Saturday, October 26, Indiana University Northwest hosted its annual Fall Open House event. Over 150 students and their family members came from all over the Region to learn about the vast number of educational opportunities...

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Community conversation series on carbon removal beginning soon

Community conversation series on carbon removal beginning soon Community leaders to discuss modernization, investing in steel industry The Indiana University Northwest Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) is announcing a new initiative to convene community leaders to discuss modernizing and investing...

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Portage students get hands-on look at local career opportunities through Manufacturing 360 Program

Portage students get hands-on look at local career opportunities through Manufacturing 360 Program Students from Portage High School recently got an up-close look at potential careers in welding and trades through Portage Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC) Manufacturing 360 program. The event — held in partnership with Fronius, MSI...

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana announces success of 2024 Return to Learn match campaign

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana announces success of 2024 Return to Learn match campaign Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (BGCGNWI) announces the success of their 2024 Return to Learn match campaign, which took place September 12-28 and coincides with the beginning of the new school year. Thanks to the community’s...

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Lake County School Corporation hosts a College and Career Fair to prepare students after high school

Lake County School Corporation hosts a College and Career Fair to prepare students after high school Students of Lake County were presented with a wide range of possibilities for their future on Thursday, October 10. Merrillville High School hosted a traditional College and Career Fair to help guide local students...

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Groups Scholars paving way for first-generation students

Groups Scholars paving way for first-generation students Groups Scholars offers comprehensive financial, academic and social support Miriam Ahmad didn’t think college was for her. The COVID-19 pandemic sapped her motivation in school, and she didn’t believe she could do anything worthwhile. Her parents...

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Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana unites supporters at 2nd annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana unites supporters at 2nd annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic Supporters of Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana turned out in force for the organization’s second annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic at Lost Marsh Golf Course. Over 100 golfers took to the course on Monday, October 7, to...

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VU Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., Revs Up Boys & Girls Clubs Members

VU Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., Revs Up Boys & Girls Clubs Members We've teamed up with Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., to provide mentoring to our Club kids. Coach Powell, through his organization, The Rev Foundation, will be engaging in three sessions at the Hammond, Portage and...

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Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana offers Region students a weeklong journey to Saratoga, Wyoming

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana offers Region students a weeklong journey to Saratoga, Wyoming For many children in Northwest Indiana, the opportunity to travel and see other parts of the country is rare. Be it due to funding, logistical challenges, or simply struggling to find the time, sometimes those chances – and the opportunities to...

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