Education

Alejandra Castillo Helps Illuminate the Ecosystem Behind Economic Development Planning

Alejandra Castillo Helps Illuminate the Ecosystem Behind Economic Development Planning 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...

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City students compete in annual statewide Japanese Olympiad

City students compete in annual statewide Japanese Olympiad 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...

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IU South Bend professor receives university’s oldest teaching award

IU South Bend professor receives university’s oldest teaching award 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,...

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Talking in the library? Absolutely! A new vision for library engagement

Talking in the library? Absolutely! A new vision for library engagement 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...

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Deadline approaching for 2025 Group Scholars Program signup

Deadline approaching for 2025 Group Scholars Program signup 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...

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Krueger Middle School hosts Alumni Awards Night to honor distinguished alumni

Krueger Middle School hosts Alumni Awards Night to honor distinguished alumni Scott Pelath (‘84) and Sarah McFarland-Hendricks (‘93) are recognized for their accomplishments On March 13, 2025, Krueger Middle School honored two distinguished alumni, Sarah McFarland-Hendricks and Scott Pelath, during their second annual...

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Applications open for the 2025-2026 Leadership Northwest Indiana program

Applications open for the 2025-2026 Leadership Northwest Indiana program The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest (PNW) has opened applications for the 2025-2026 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program. This premium leadership program, facilitated by a team that includes faculty members from the PNW’s...

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The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announces winners of the Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition held in Westville

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announces winners of the Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition held in Westville The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced winners of the 2025 Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition – Westville. Five winners were selected from 17 student teams that presented their startup pitches at Purdue University...

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Ivy Tech Community College offers opportunity for students to build electric car for national competition

Ivy Tech Community College offers opportunity for students to build electric car for national competition Most college students are filled with ambition and a desire to make an impact in a field that they’re passionate about. Ivy Tech Community College provides students with the opportunity to go to school close to home while still having the ability...

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