Education

PNW Chemistry professor collaborates abroad with microplastics research

PNW Chemistry professor collaborates abroad with microplastics research Meden Isaac-Lam, professor of Chemistry in the College of Engineering and Sciences at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), is creating awareness and researching solutions, both at PNW and abroad, on the negative effects of microplastics on...

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School of Education alumni thrive as leading educators

School of Education alumni thrive as leading educators (Left) Dee-Etta Wright and (right) Wendel McCollum are two IU Northwest Education graduates who are leaders within the Gary Community School Corporation and Michigan City Area Schools, respectively. IU Northwest graduates serve as top school...

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Purdue University Northwest celebrates the first-gen student experience

Purdue University Northwest celebrates the first-gen student experience Purdue University Northwest (PNW) kicked off a week of on-campus activities celebrating its first-generation students with First-Gen College Student Celebrations on Nov. 4 at its Hammond and Westville campuses. The events, hosted by PNW’s TRIO and...

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IU Northwest alumna finds success as a published author

IU Northwest alumna finds success as a published author How an English class helped jumpstart a writing career Ever since she was young, Amber Clement loved to tell stories through art. She had a passion for drawing and saw herself becoming a comic book artist one day. As she looked at universities,...

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Forward-thinking for our first-generation students

Forward-thinking for our first-generation students At Indiana University Northwest, nearly half of our Fall 2024 first-year students self-identified as first-generation college students, indicating to us within their family unit, they are the first to pursue a college degree.   This number...

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National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore promotes conservation awareness during Sinai Forum presentation

National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore promotes conservation awareness during Sinai Forum presentation On Sunday, November 3, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted the third installment of the Sinai Forum’s 71st season on the PNW Westville campus. The evening’s speaker was National Geographic photographer and conservationist Joel Sartore....

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Futurecast 2025: Northwest Indiana’s economic outlook to take place November 15

Futurecast 2025: Northwest Indiana’s economic outlook to take place November 15 Annual event presented by IU, IU Northwest, Legacy Foundation’s Lake County Advancement Committee (LCAC) to highlight regional business insights, trends The Indiana University Kelley School of Business, in coordination with Indiana University...

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Indiana University Northwest to host Veterans Week events

Indiana University Northwest to host Veterans Week events Resource fair, day of service, panel discussion and more occurring during week of Veterans Day Indiana University Northwest is hosting several events during Vet Week 2024, which begins on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. IU Northwest is proud to...

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