Education

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana is bringing financial literacy and investment education to students through its new Stock Market Program. Eighth grade students research stocks, with each class receiving $3,000 to invest. Classes earn a 2 percent...

Student Government Association President Maha Alshamaileh makes her impact through involvement in class, the community and on campus Maha Alshamaileh has a packed schedule, to say the least. The junior psychology major is a top student, research...

The spring session of the Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy is kicking off April 10. The program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at individuals who are...

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced winners of the 2025 Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition – Hammond. Five winners were selected from sixteen student teams that presented their startup pitches at Purdue...

Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School created monthly STEM Club with help from IUN students At Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School’s back-to-school night last summer, Tomeka Pope watched her students engage with Indiana University Northwest...

Instrumental music students from several Michigan City Area Schools participated in the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Solo and Ensemble contest on February 1 at Kankakee Valley Middle School. Nearly forty students earned gold and...

With the support of business and industry professionals from throughout the Region, Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana’s Blueprint for Success Young Leaders Forum proved to be an unbeatable educational opportunity for young scholars from local...

Choral students from several Michigan City Area Schools showcased their talents at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Solo and Ensemble Contest, earning top ratings for their performances. The competition was held on Saturday,...

Range of free and low-cost courses include finances, gardening, health, technology and more Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to...

Bethany Burgun has joined Indiana University South Bend as Director of Development. In this role, she will help IU South Bend advance strategic priorities, experiences for students and resources for faculty and staff. “I’m excited to help IU...