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IU Northwest announces new academic merit, need-based scholarships

IU Northwest announces new academic merit, need-based scholarships Qualifying students can earn up to $4,000; College Goal Sunday to assist families Indiana University Northwest is proud to announce new academic merit and need-based scholarships. These new awards, combined with PELL and State Aid, will help to...

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Franciscan Health Foundation board members host fundraising reception for Prenatal Assistance Program

Franciscan Health Foundation board members host fundraising reception for Prenatal Assistance Program Franciscan Health Foundation board members raised more than $19,400 for the Prenatal Assistance Program in Michigan City at a recent reception aimed at matching an anonymous $15,000 contribution.  “This combined educational and fundraising...

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Medical oncologist and hematologist joins Franciscan Health Cancer Center Munster

Medical oncologist and hematologist joins Franciscan Health Cancer Center Munster Franciscan Health Cancer Center Munster is helping to expand local cancer care with the addition of medical oncologist and hematologist Shuai Qin, MD. Dr. Qin received her training at Indiana University Medical School in Indianapolis. Her residency...

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Community Healthcare System to open expanded Immediate Care Center in Munster

Community Healthcare System to open expanded Immediate Care Center in Munster Community Healthcare System is expanding its medical services by adding a new Immediate Care and medical services center to meet the demand for quality healthcare in Northwest Indiana’s growing communities. The new facility will replace the current...

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Purdue University Northwest begins enrolling students in Doctor of Technology program

Purdue University Northwest begins enrolling students in Doctor of Technology program Purdue University Northwest (PNW) recently gained approval from the Higher Learning Commission to begin offering a Doctor of Technology degree. PNW’s Doctor of Technology, which will be offered through the College of Technology, is the...

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Portage Township School Board of Trustees approves collective bargaining agreement with teachers’ union

Portage Township School Board of Trustees approves collective bargaining agreement with teachers’ union The Portage Township School Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2022-2023 collective bargaining agreement with the Portage Association of Teachers at their Special Board Meeting on Thursday night.  Highlights from this year’s agreement...

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IU Northwest and Ivy Tech faculty partner to enhance teaching techniques

IU Northwest and Ivy Tech faculty partner to enhance teaching techniques When we think of universities as centers of learning, we mostly picture undergraduate and graduate students poring over a pile of books. However, the students are far from the only people on campus learning something new. In partnership with Ivy...

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Diversity and Inclusion to be Celebrated by Urban League of Northwest Indiana Oct. 19

Diversity and Inclusion to be Celebrated by Urban League of Northwest Indiana Oct. 19 The Urban League of Northwest Indiana continues to make great strides in the areas of Diversity and Inclusion by conducting training and outreach in communities in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties. The organization also takes the time to salute...

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The Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos Provide an Update on the Progress of Construction at Four Winds South Bend

The Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos Provide an Update on the Progress of Construction at Four Winds South Bend The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and its Four Winds® Casinos provided the media with a private tour today to view the progress of construction at Four Winds South Bend.  An expansion of the casino resort is underway and the expanded...

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