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To encourage community engagement, the City of Valparaiso offers a seven-week City Government Academy as an opportunity for residents to learn about how city government works in Valparaiso. “More than 150 people have graduated from our City...

Pitparnee Stompor, clinical professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM), was selected to receive Purdue University’s 2025 Focus Award in recognition for outstanding contributions to furthering Purdue’s commitment to disability...

Alejandra Y. Castillo joined Purdue University Northwest in January 2025 as the university’s Senior Fellow for Economic Development. As a distinguished and experienced leader with over two decades of experience in public service and nonprofit...

10 Michigan City High School students at the 2025 Japanese Olympiad of Indiana (JOI) at Depauw University on February 22, 2025. They showcased their dedication and skill while competing against nearly 100 students from 9 high schools. Several teams...

Featured Image: For the 20th year, Valparaiso has been recognized as a Tree City USA for its commitment to effective  The City of Valparaiso has been named a Tree City USA for 2024 by the Arbor Day Foundation, in  honor of its commitment to...

Indiana University honored IU South Bend professor Dr. Mohammad Merhi for his outstanding ability and teaching skills. Merhi received the Frederic Bachman Lieber Memorial Award at a ceremony on March 25. The honor is the oldest teaching award at IU,...

After attending her Girl Scout troop’s career day in the fourth grade, Rebecca Buitendorp knew she was destined to become an attorney. On January 24, she was sworn in by then-Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb to serve as a judge of the Porter County...

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...

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Protecting your personal and professional information from cyber threats is essential. Hackers, scammers, and cybercriminals are constantly developing new tactics to steal...

The deadline is quickly approaching to register for a program that works to increase college attendance among first generation, under-represented students at Indiana University South Bend.The Groups Scholars Program provides academic, financial and...