Education

Range of free and low-cost courses includes art, disaster preparedness, finance, 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 …

Purdue University Northwest welcomed 1,653 newly admitted undergraduate students for fall 2026 and reported a second consecutive year of record retention for returning second-year students. Students return at record levels; nearly 80% of undergraduate and …

While most 7th graders were enjoying summer vacation, Hanover Central Middle School student Victor Schlichting was getting a behind-the-scenes look at professional sports broadcasting from the press box at Wrigley Field. Victor won the Wintrust Junior …

For the second consecutive year, Indiana University Northwest has increased student enrollment. Campus headcount, per the fall 2026 census, is 3,329 students, a 2.1% increase from fall 2025 and a 9.5% increase from fall 2024. This marks the third straight …

Fifty fourth-grade students from Sam Adams Elementary School spent time in the pool and on Diamond Lake this week building swimming confidence and practical water-safety skills through the YMCA of Greater Michiana’s Cass Swim program.  Now in its …

The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) has announced new dates for its 2026–2027 school Open Houses. The original August events were postponed following the severe storm on August 11 and the widespread power outages that affected schools and families …

The food service staff across Portage Township Schools dedicate themselves to creating healthy and delicious meals for our students. Now, they have a designation that recognizes their efforts.  National children’s health organization Alliance for a …

Ivy Tech Community College recently announced its annual Chancellors’ Scholarship Event, which will take place on September 17, 2026, at Avalon Manor Banquet Center, 3550 E. Lincoln Highway in Merrillville, Indiana. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. CT. The event …