Education

Future doctor Khaya Njumbe will be one of the youngest students in Indiana to receive a bachelor’s degree Belinda and David Njumbe always knew their son, Khaya, was special. Khaya will soon graduate from Indiana University Northwest with his...

Jade Johnson, a third-generation IU Northwest graduate, grew into a leader on campus Living in East Point, Georgia, just south of Atlanta, Jade Johnson was figuring out where she wanted to go to college. She could’ve stayed down south but visited...

Donor participation in day-long event hits historic record Generous donors to Purdue University Northwest (PNW) contributed more than $2 million to support students during PNW’s 11th annual Day of Giving on April 24. A record number...

45-year-old psychology, Spanish medical communications major inspires by pursuing lifelong dream Helping others is what Karla Arreguin does. It’s natural for her. After coming to the United States from Mexico as an 18-year-old undocumented...

La Lumiere is proud to announce that Emmy Jaracz has been named a 2024 Indiana Academic All-Star. Now in its 38th year, Indiana Academic All-Stars is a program of the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). Each year, forty high school...

Michigan City Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins has announced that she will be retiring, effective August 2, 2024.  She has served as the Superintendent of Michigan City Area Schools since July 2010. Her top priorities have...

Stephanie Garcia, a mother of four, earned two degrees in half the time There might not be too much Stephanie Garcia can put on her plate. The Griffith native chose to pursue her degree at Indiana University Northwest two years ago. She’s now...

How an IU Northwest alumnus and professor’s partnership is advancing the region Cynthia Torres had a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, but she thought it was out of her reach. “I honestly thought I never could,” she said. “I...

The Hammond City Council is once again providing fifteen $1,000 scholarships to Hammond Indiana high school seniors graduating in May/June 2024. All seniors who plan to enroll in either a two-year or a four-year degree program at an accredited...

 Ivy Tech Community College’s will honor over 1,200 graduates at the annual commencement ceremony on Thursday May 9, 2024 at 6pm CT. The ceremony will take place at the Valparaiso University Athletics Recreation Center located at 1009 Union...