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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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Mental Health Support, Inclusivity, and Increased Access to CPR Training Highlighted as Part of HFL’s 2024 Cycle 2 Grants

Mental Health Support, Inclusivity, and Increased Access to CPR Training Highlighted as Part of HFL’s 2024 Cycle 2 Grants Forty-two grants were awarded to 38 organizations serving La Porte County during Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL)’s second grant cycle of 2024. Each year, HFL accepts applications for funding that will positively impact the health and wellness...

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Bob Thompson Named Planning & Transit Director for Valparaiso

Bob Thompson Named Planning & Transit Director for Valparaiso Bob Thompson has been named Planning and Transit Director for the City of Valparaiso, announced Mayor Jon Costas. “We’re so pleased to have someone with Bob’s experience and talent already on staff at the City of Valparaiso. His institutional...

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HealthLinc promotes early childhood literacy with $10,000 grant from 1st Source Foundation

HealthLinc promotes early childhood literacy with $10,000 grant from 1st Source Foundation This story is part of a series on 1st Source Foundation’s grant program. Learn more about the program and the impact it has on communities across Northern Indiana here. Early childhood literacy helps connect children with a world beyond their home,...

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LIFTED – BOIL ADVISORY: CANDLEWOOD MEADOWS, GREENFIELD CREEK, BROOKSHIRE APARTMENTS, SELF  SCHOOL ALONG WITH CUSTOMERS ON RANSOM ROAD & GOODRICH ROAD

LIFTED – BOIL ADVISORY: CANDLEWOOD MEADOWS, GREENFIELD CREEK, BROOKSHIRE APARTMENTS, SELF  SCHOOL ALONG WITH CUSTOMERS ON RANSOM ROAD & GOODRICH ROAD As of Friday, November 8, 2024, at 12:30 PM the precautionary boil advisory has been lifted. All affected Valparaiso City Utilities customers may resume utilizing their tap water for all purposes. No further action is needed. Thank you for your...

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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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Horizon Bank Reminds Community of Dedicated Veterans Parking Signs

Horizon Bank Reminds Community of Dedicated Veterans Parking Signs As Veterans Day approaches, Horizon Bank would like to remind the community about the installation of over 60 dedicated parking signs for veterans at branch locations, completed in 2023. This initiative serves as a token of appreciation for the...

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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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