Education

Jessica Gonzalez brings experience, commitment, and passion for teaching to Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana

Jessica Gonzalez brings experience, commitment, and passion for teaching to Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana is continuing to grow and expand its ability to support schools providing quality, values-based education to children in the Region. A key part of that growth is the addition of new team members such as Jessica...

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New Ambassador Program will Take Community Members “Behind the Scenes” of Michigan City Area Schools

New Ambassador Program will Take Community Members “Behind the Scenes” of Michigan City Area Schools Michigan City Area Schools will launch a new program in September that is designed to boost community engagement and give the public a deeper understanding of its operations. The MCAS Ambassador Program, which will be limited to 20 participants, is a...

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Support gifts benefitting PNW students on PNW Day of Giving

Support gifts benefitting PNW students on PNW Day of Giving Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites community members to support PNW students by making a gift during its annual PNW Day of Giving 24-hour fundraiser on Wednesday, April 30. PNW Day of Giving is the university’s largest and most successful...

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Graduate Research Symposium to showcase research and creative projects across numerous disciplines

Graduate Research Symposium to showcase research and creative projects across numerous disciplines This year’s Graduate Research Symposium takes place Thursday, April 24 at Northside Hall on the IU South Bend campus. Running from 5:30-8:30 p.m., the event is free and open to the public. The program starts at the Louise E. Addicott and Yatish J....

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Michigan City Area School teacher chosen as Indiana Finalist for Presidential Teaching Award

Michigan City Area School teacher chosen as Indiana Finalist for Presidential Teaching Award Amy Hamann a 7-12th grades STEM teacher at Barker Middle School, Michigan City, has been selected as an Indiana Finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Amy Hamann, a teacher in Michigan City...

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Purdue University Northwest breaks ground on Calumet Hall, expanding student housing options

Purdue University Northwest breaks ground on Calumet Hall, expanding student housing options Purdue University Northwest (PNW) broke ground on its third residence hall, Calumet Hall, onApril 17,. The 42,000-square foot facility is expected to open for the fall 2026 semester and willprovide 150 beds, a common kitchen, laundry facilities,...

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Student research to be on display at the annual Undergraduate Research Conference

Student research to be on display at the annual Undergraduate Research Conference The 2025 IU South Bend Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is an opportunity for students to be recognized for the research they have conducted in their academic coursework or as part of faculty research teams. The event will be held Friday,...

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Spring Community Wellness Fair coming to IU Northwest May 3

Spring Community Wellness Fair coming to IU Northwest May 3 Indiana University Northwest College of Health and Human Services is proud to be hosting the 2025 Spring Community Wellness Fair. The health and education fair will take place from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, in IU Northwest’s Savannah Center...

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Free Summer STEM workshops planned for local teachers and students

Free Summer STEM workshops planned for local teachers and students Indiana University South Bend will offer free STEM focused camps and workshops this summer for students and teachers, thanks to a Labs for Industry Futures and Transformation (LIFT) Initiative grant and the South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership....

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