IU Northwest named 2025 Best Adult Educational Institution, Best University Online Degree Program in Northwest Indiana

Readers of The Times of Northwest Indiana and Northwest Indiana Business Magazine voted Indiana University Northwest a top university in the publications’ “Best of the Region” and “Best of Business” polls, respectively

IU Northwest has been named:

• 2025 Best Adult Educational Institution in Northwest Indiana (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
• 2025 Best University Online Degree Program in Northwest Indiana (Northwest Indiana Business Magazine)

“We are deeply honored by the recognition IU Northwest has received,” said interim Chancellor Vicki Román-Lagunas. “These honors are especially meaningful because they reflect the trust and confidence of our Northwest Indiana community. They affirm our commitment to meeting learners where they are — whether in the classroom or online — and empowering them to achieve their academic and professional goals. At IU Northwest, we’re not just educating students; we’re transforming lives and strengthening our region.”

Honorees were chosen by readers in the publications’ online voting processes, which ran from February and March 2025. Hundreds of local businesses and organizations were recognized in multiple categories in two regions: Northwest Indiana and Michiana.

View the complete list of winners:
 
The Times of Northwest Indiana
 
Northwest Indiana Business Magazine