Welcome to the Center of Urban and Regional Excellence
The Center for Urban and Regional Excellence has the distinct honor and privilege of being the primary engagement office of Indiana University Northwest. This includes a select core group of higher education institutions, designated as the nationally recognized Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. The Center, actively and regionally, is engaged as a partner committed to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens within Northwest Indiana.
The Center's Mission
Our mission is to facilitate authentic university and community engagements by advancing in researching, teaching and services. Through collaborative, reciprocal, and mutually-beneficial partnerships, the Center fosters learning, scholarships, discoveries and creativity in:
- Education
- Economic Development
- Environmental Sustainability
- Health Disparities
- Arts
- Culture
Projects
The Center for Urban and Regional Excellence actively partners to improve the community.
Events
For upcoming events, please visit the IUN Calendar
Faculty Fellowship Program
The Center for Urban and Regional Excellence supports Indiana University Northwest faculty, through funded research fellowships to advance studies of regional relevance in the following areas:
- Education
- Economic Development
- Environmental Sustainability
- Health Disparities
- Arts
- Culture
Congratulations to the 2012 Faculty Recipients
Peter Avis, Assistant Professor of Biology
Andrea Tamburro, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Jennifer Anderson, Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work
Raj Selladurai, Associate Professor of Business and Economics
Bala Arshanapalli, Professor of Business and Economics
Don Coffin, Professor of Business and Economics
Kelly Knaga, Lecturer of Fine Arts
Student Internship Program
Modeled after standards set forth by the National Society for Experimental Education, the Center of Urban and Regional Excellence's Internship Program fosters inquiry-based as a meaningful process of applied experience.
Our Student Interns serve in communities throughout the region, while receiving hands-on experiences as they work alongside Faculty Fellows in the disciplines of:
- Education
- Economic Development
- Environmental Sustainability
- Health Disparities
- Arts
- Culture
Congratulations to the 2012 Student Recipients
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Fine Arts
Justin Lattz
Meghan Martinez
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Business and Economics
Jerred Zukonovich
Randall Urbanik
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Social Work
Tawana Rodgers
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Biology
Jessica Gomez
Catrese Abrons
Brittany Evans
Klizabeth Ladauke
Amalia Meile-Shanks
Carli Demeter
Vivekanand Doddaguri
Adult Education
The Division of Continuing Studies has developed a series of non-credit courses that are educational and fun for any adult learner. Graduation from high school, college, or admission to the university is not required.
IU Northwest Community Garden
The campus-community partnership transformed a vacant lot on campus grounds into a blossoming array of colorful native plants and vegetables. A portion of harvest yielded from the garden will be donated to various community organizations, including local shelters and a food pantry. The IU Northwest Community Garden located on the southwest side of the Gary campus, behind the university’s Lindenwood Hall.
Kids College
This affordable and educational summer program gives local students age 13 and under access to fun summer learning programs.
Senior University
Classes for local senior residents include arts and crafts, writing, computer classes, and other enriching topics.
