Annual ‘Give Kids a Smile’ event helps children who do not have dental insurance The annual Give Kids a Smile event, hosted by the Indiana University Northwest Dental Hygiene Program in partnership with the American Dental Association, will...
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IU South Bend’s ‘Map The Gap’ participants tour hospital, explore career options
About a dozen recent high school graduates spent a recent Saturday talking with employees at Saint Joseph Health System and touring the Mishawaka hospital. It’s part of Indiana University South Bend’s “Map The Gap” program, designed to guide...
Purdue University Northwest named a College of Distinction
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has earned recognition as a College of Distinction for its commitment to providing a comprehensive, exceptional student experience that provides high-quality, active learning for students and ensures successful...
All the right notes: How music is creating campus community, lifelong skills for students
IU Northwest students spearhead the RedHawk Orchestra Club A community can form around any number of things, but music in particular has a long history of bringing people together. Musical traditions date back thousands of years and today our...
PNW’s online nursing programs earn top 100 rankings from U.S. News and World Report
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) online nursing programs offered through its College of Nursing earned top 100 rankings in their respective categories in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings, released Tuesday, Jan....
Student, staff member recognized for commitment to exemplifying MLK legacy
IU South Bend student David Saleh and staff member Cush Cuthbertson were recently named as 2025 Building Bridges award winners. This award recognizes individuals who capture Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision, spirit, and leadership in ways both...
Purdue University Northwest promotes community and dialogue at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events
On Thursday, Jan. 16, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted the first of its two Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day celebrations and community events. PNW students, faculty and staff and members of the public came to the event looking to celebrate...
Purdue University Northwest’s Social Work program earns reaccreditation
Featured image: Chun Liu, assistant professor of Social Work, leads students during a Social Work class at PNW. PNW’s BASW program has earned reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education Purdue University Northwest’s...
Grant to address IU Northwest students’ basic needs, building foundation for academic excellence
Indiana University Northwest has been awarded a transformative $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. This funding aims to tackle students’ basic needs, ensuring access to food,...
First Low-Residency Master of Music student “arrives” at IU South Bend
Bill Klemm has an abiding passion for composing classical music. He also has a family, a job in information technology, and another position as a trombone teacher. He grew up near South Bend, but he is currently based in Anchorage, Alaska. His unique...