Education

MCAS Band Students Excel at Regional and State ISSMA Competitions

MCAS Band Students Excel at Regional and State ISSMA Competitions 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...

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Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana partners with local professionals to create the Blueprint for Success

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana partners with local professionals to create the Blueprint for Success 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...

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IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offering for Spring 2025

IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence’s course offering for Spring 2025 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...

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Burgun begins new role as Director of Development at IU South Bend

Burgun begins new role as Director of Development at IU South Bend 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...

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IU Northwest to host ‘Dr. Pianist’ for a musical residency, March 27-29

IU Northwest to host ‘Dr. Pianist’ for a musical residency, March 27-29 Internationally acclaimed musician to lead discussions, performances The Indiana University Northwest School of the Arts is hosting a three-day residency focusing on music making and wellbeing. Acclaimed pianist Dr. Makiko Hirata — also known as...

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PNW invites public to join Women’s History Month celebrations

PNW invites public to join Women’s History Month celebrations Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites its campus and local community members to attend several of its Women’s History Month events during March that are free and open to the public. On March 13 starting at 4 p.m., PNW will bring together three...

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IU Northwest hosts second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition

IU Northwest hosts second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition In the spirit of Black History Month, Indiana University Northwest invited five schools to participate in their second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition. Antoine Hawkins, Group Scholars Coordinator at IU Northwest, admires how the...

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Congressman Frank Mrvan Visits Geminus Head Start to Highlight Program’s Importance

Congressman Frank Mrvan Visits Geminus Head Start to Highlight Program’s Importance Geminus, a Regional Care Group member, hosted Congressman Frank Mrvan on Feb. 20 at its Head Start St. Mark Early Learning Academy in Gary, Indiana. Community and educational leaders toured the facility and held a press conference to highlight the...

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