Education

IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offering for Spring 2025

IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offering for Spring 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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IU Northwest to host ‘Dr. Pianist’ for a musical residency, March 27-29

IU Northwest to host ‘Dr. Pianist’ for a musical residency, March 27-29 Internationally acclaimed musician to lead discussions, performances The Indiana University Northwest School of the Arts is hosting a three-day residency focusing on music making and wellbeing. Acclaimed pianist Dr. Makiko Hirata — also known as...

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana celebrates nine outstanding teens at 2025 Youth of the Year event

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana celebrates nine outstanding teens at 2025 Youth of the Year event Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (BGCGNWI) held its annual Youth of the Year event last night, an inspiring evening honoring exceptional teen Club members for their outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence, and...

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KidsKonnectUkraine Launches UKnow Video Podcast, Expands Mobile Journalism Workshops

KidsKonnectUkraine Launches UKnow Video Podcast, Expands Mobile Journalism Workshops KidsKonnectUkraine (KKU) is expanding its global impact with two major initiatives: the launch of UKnow: Bridging Worlds, Sharing Stories, a video podcast amplifying youth voices, and the growth of its Mobile Journalism Storytelling Workshops in...

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IU Northwest hosts second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition

IU Northwest hosts second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition In the spirit of Black History Month, Indiana University Northwest invited five schools to participate in their second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition. Antoine Hawkins, Group Scholars Coordinator at IU Northwest, admires how the...

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Congressman Frank Mrvan Visits Geminus Head Start to Highlight Program’s Importance

Congressman Frank Mrvan Visits Geminus Head Start to Highlight Program’s Importance Geminus, a Regional Care Group member, hosted Congressman Frank Mrvan on Feb. 20 at its Head Start St. Mark Early Learning Academy in Gary, Indiana. Community and educational leaders toured the facility and held a press conference to highlight the...

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Percival Everett, author of New York Times Bestseller ‘James,’ to speak at IU Northwest on March 13

Percival Everett, author of New York Times Bestseller ‘James,’ to speak at IU Northwest on March 13 Indiana University Northwest will host a reading and Q&A conversation with award-winning author Percival Everett at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025. Everett, an American writer and Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern...

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Portage EDC provides students with hands-on experience through Construction 360 program

Portage EDC provides students with hands-on experience through Construction 360 program Students from Portage High School got the opportunity to visit multiple locations in Portage to learn about potential careers in construction. On Thursday, February 20, the Portage Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC) Construction 360 program...

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NIPSCO hosts annual ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event with Boys & Girls Clubs

NIPSCO hosts annual ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event with Boys & Girls Clubs With students around the Region getting the school day off for President’s Day weekend, NIPSCO hosted its “Introduce a Girl to STEAM” event on Monday, Feb. 17. More than 300 girls across five states were urged to dream big as they explored...

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Purdue Extension Porter County teams up with local counties to provide one of a kind drone program

Purdue Extension Porter County teams up with local counties to provide one of a kind drone program Drones are soaring in popularity, and in Porter County, they’re becoming more than just a hobby.  Thanks to a partnership between Purdue Extension Porter County and Porter County Government, a specialized drone training program gives residents...

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