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December 2014

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December 22, 2014

IU Northwest introduces Weeknight Hybrid MBA program

New program provides flexible format for students who work and attend school part-time

December 12, 2014

‘Tis the season of snow days

Meet 35-year IU Northwest veteran Tim Johnson, who spends your snow day cleaning up the campus

December 09, 2014

Devotion to IU runs deep for local doctors

Gus and Becca Galante are committed to sustaining the Northwest campus’s medical school and student success

December 05, 2014

Indiana University Scholarship applications open

All returning IU Northwest students eligible to apply

December 02, 2014

Scooter Pegram calls his ‘Rate My Professors’ stardom a ‘win for the entire University’

Languages professor is ranked among the top 25 professors in the country

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November 2014

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November 26, 2014

Notes of Distinction: December 2014

November 25, 2014

Acclaimed author Michelle Alexander to speak at IU Northwest Jan. 27

Her book, 'The New Jim Crow,' focuses on status of African-American males since the Civil Rights Movement

Future educator shines with the hands-on job of becoming a teacher

Aza Braner’s true classroom is in area schools where she’ll make her career

School of Nursing takes education beyond the classroom

One of IU Northwest's latest partnerships helps school nurses address needs of kids with diabetes

November 14, 2014

IU Northwest celebrates student scholarships at annual event

Chancellor bestows highest honor to campus supporters; students share inspiring stories of gratitude and success

November 12, 2014

IU Northwest's Winter Weather Policy

November 10, 2014

Campus ‘mission’ to raise scholarship funds a huge success

More than 260 donors contribute nearly $9,000 for scholarships

November 07, 2014

Notes of Distinction: November 2014

November 06, 2014

IU honors John MacLennan with Keystone Award

MacLennan has given nearly four decades of service to IU Northwest

November 05, 2014

IU Northwest names Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Alexis Montevirgen brings 15 years of experience in higher education

Spotlight on Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana

CFNI makes commitment to support students

Meet IU Northwest’s Jie Wang, Ph.D.

Computer scientist revamps how data is analyzed in age of social media

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October 2014

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October 31, 2014

IU Northwest kicks off 2014 Homecoming with alumni awards

Volunteer Sandy Becker, student Jessica Palfi recognized for their contributions to IU Northwest

October 30, 2014

IU Northwest Celebration to benefit student scholarships set for November 13

Four honorees to be awarded Chancellor’s Medallion

Marketing professor named regional Small Business Advocate of the Year

Subir Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D., to be honored at Nov. 12 luncheon

IU Northwest offers Bachelor of Applied Science degree

New program gives Associate of Applied Science degree holders a pathway to a bachelor’s

Criminal Justice senior values involvement, networking

Larissa Dragu lands job on political campaign, her ‘biggest opportunity thus far’

October 22, 2014

IU Northwest to launch fully online K-12 Online Teaching Certificate

New program will instruct teachers on developing, teaching online courses

October 15, 2014

IU Northwest, three police agencies, U.S. Attorney’s Office to collaborate on reducing gun violence

Department of Justice awards agencies with $300,000 grant as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative

Kresge grant to help Ivy Tech transfer students

IU Northwest part of regional team effort

October 13, 2014

'The New Jim Crow' by Michelle Alexander

Commentary on the book by IU Northwest staff, faculty

The Importance of Fostering a Culture of Commitment

Philanthropy impacts students deeply

October 06, 2014

Notes of Distinction: October 2014

IU Northwest, The Times Media Co. bring Regional Crime Report to residents

Unprecedented partnership hailed as model for community involvement in addressing crime

Savannah Fitness Center reopened after expansion, remodel

Workout area doubled for staff, faculty, students

October 03, 2014

Shaking up the med student profile

Career changer Jason Powell trades a successful finance career for doctor dream

October 01, 2014

This is Your IU

IU Northwest is proud to be the region's university

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September 2014

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September 24, 2014

IU Northwest named a 2015 Military Friendly School® by Victory Media

Northwest campus ranked in the top 15 percent of all colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide

September 19, 2014

IU Northwest mourns the loss of IUSM-NW Professor Nancy Mangini, Ph.D.

Mangini served the medical school for 14 years

September 09, 2014

Make a difference for the long-term

A charitable bequest to IU Northwest is a gift without out-of-pocket expense

September 05, 2014

Notes of Distinction: September 2014

September 04, 2014

IU Northwest janitor by day; poet by night

A little-known fact about Hollis Donald is his writing portfolio, concern for others

September 02, 2014

‘Your first choice is never your only choice’

Keeping an open mind led Alumna Taylor Ricks to exciting opportunities

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August 2014

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August 29, 2014

‘Make the most of your experience and I promise it won’t disappoint you’

April VanMilligan is now making her mark as the new SGA president

August 28, 2014

Education is worth the investment

Editorial by Chancellor William J. Lowe

August 27, 2014

IU Northwest colleagues focus on creating a ‘culture of service’ as they embark on a new academic year

In annual address, Chancellor Lowe discusses state of campus; urges a more service-oriented philosophy in our daily work

August 22, 2014

Film screening at IU Northwest sheds light on mass incarceration in U.S.

October 4 showing of ‘The Cooler Bandits’ is a signature event of reading initiative; Q&A to follow

August 20, 2014

Dr. William J. Lowe's Welcome Message

Academic Year 2014-15

August 19, 2014

Mt. Baldy investigation broadens

IU Northwest scientists at forefront of research to investigate hypothesis of decaying trees beneath dune

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July 2014

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July 22, 2014

IU Northwest opens fall enrollment for Adult Education classes

Register in August for career development, business, computers and even line dancing

July 21, 2014

Class Notes: August 2014

July 18, 2014

‘It’s about networking, and improving your leadership skills’

Being an involved student leads to scholarship for Jessica Palfi

At-risk kids look up to mentors like Kenard Jackson

He shows them art is worthwhile, college is achievable

July 17, 2014

Traffic detours near 35th Avenue and Broadway

Sewer line work to take place through the summer

Your support matters

Ike Okafu shares how his scholarship is helping him reach his goals

‘Only a fraction of your education takes place in a classroom’

David Kujawa made the most of his opportunities to customize his anthropology education

July 01, 2014

Class Notes: July 2014

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June 2014

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June 27, 2014

Bettering life in NWI, one education at a time

As IU Northwest’s annual giving chair, Calvin Bellamy aims to instill value of continuous support

A lifetime of giving comes full circle

Acquanetta Thomas, Class of 1978, returns to IU Northwest to support alumni, scholarship effort

IU Northwest honors longtime employees retiring this semester

Most have spent decades serving the university

Notes of Distinction: July 2014

A respected artist, known the world over, teaching our students

Chancellor’s Professor Klamen has artworks in the permanent collections of major museums across the country

June 25, 2014

A milestone year for IU Northwest

Highest enrollment, significant alumni and friend engagement and approval of a signature building

A milestone year for IU Northwest

Highest enrollment, significant alumni and friend engagement and approval of a signature building

June 23, 2014

A Safe Community: A Collaborative Model

One Region Editorial by William J. Lowe, Chancellor

June 20, 2014

IU School of Medicine – Northwest announces 2014 International Human Cadaver Prosection Program participants

More than 50 participants from around the world will gather for the final three days of hands-on anatomy workshops

IU gets nod to proceed with new building plans

IU Board of Trustees approves design concept and building plans for Arts and Sciences building

June 19, 2014

Traffic detours near 33rd Avenue and Broadway

Sewer line work to take place mid-June through the summer

June 11, 2014

IU Northwest announces Spring 2014 Dean's List

Congrats to all students

June 02, 2014

Class Notes: June 2014

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May 2014

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May 30, 2014

Gov. Pence visits IU Northwest to talk health care

The Governor introduces Healthy Indiana Plan 2.0 to the Northwest Indiana community

May 28, 2014

Real-world educations

For IU Northwest students, the best learning is done in the field

May 23, 2014

Learning to pay it forward

Anthropology Club will carry on Bob Mucci’s book sale legacy, scholarships for students

Social work students take ‘Prompt’ path to new careers

Internships, volunteerism a crucial element of higher education

‘I am still part of the IU family’

Alumnus Gavin Mariano explains what staying involved, giving back has done for him

May 22, 2014

2014 Commencement Highlights

Congrats to the Class of 2014!

IU Northwest opens summer enrollment for Adult Education classes

Opportunities aplenty for professional development

May 07, 2014

Class Notes: May 2014

May 05, 2014

Celebrating the Class of 2014: DeJuan DeVoe

Veteran completes studies in less than three years thanks to scholarships that enabled him to focus on studies, not work

IU Northwest, area police departments partner to create unprecedented data sharing initiative

By sharing information, agencies can work together for public safety in a way that has never been done before

May 02, 2014

IU Northwest to host 2014 RedHawks' Summer Basketball Camp for Kids July 14-17

New this year, camp separated into two age groups for better instruction

May 01, 2014

Notes of Distinction: May 2014

IU Northwest to host 2014 RedHawks' Summer Basketball Camp for Kids July 14-17

New this year, camp separated into two age groups for better instruction

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April 2014

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April 30, 2014

IU Northwest voted as region’s best MBA program

Selected by readers of Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly

Celebrating the Class of 2014: DeJuan DeVoe

Anxious to start his career as a mutual fund manager, veteran completes studies in less than three years

Celebrating the Class of 2014: Bridget Swope

Busy student bound for dental school has impressive list of achievements, activities

Celebrating the Class of 2014: Laura Rowen

Fresh out of nursing school, widowed mom of four looks forward to taking care of others, family

Celebrating the Class of 2014: Isabella Juretic

A confident, capable communicator on her way to graduate school and a university career

April 24, 2014

48th Annual IU Northwest Commencement set for May 15

Ceremony at Genesis Center in Gary

April 18, 2014

Professor turns criminal justice education ‘Inside-Out’

IU Northwest students and incarcerated women learn together in unique program, with transformative results

April 09, 2014

Lake County Medical Society donates $100,000 to IU School of Medicine-Northwest

Generous gift will help Northwest Indiana’s medical school to renovate, expand

April 04, 2014

IU Northwest Festival of Dance planned for April 24-27

Event is a popular showcase of talent by IU Northwest Dance Co., performing arts students

April 02, 2014

IU Northwest to host 24th Annual Forum on Child Abuse and Neglect April 25

Conference to focus on engaging families and communities; keynote speaker to discuss experience of parenting 22 children

April 01, 2014

IU Women's Philanthropy Council Honors IU Northwest Students

Flo Bringas, Deberie Hubbert, Deanna Proimos and Dorthea Robbins recognized

Notes of Distinction: April 14

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March 2014

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March 31, 2014

Friends, classmates, and now, business partners

IU Northwest education led two MSW grads to build a successful therapeutic service agency

Philanthropy Week shows campus ‘it’s good to give’

Inaugural awareness event nets more than $1,500 in donations; promotes ideal of giving back

March 27, 2014

IU Northwest to host Money Smart Resource Fair April 12

Resources for for better money management

March 26, 2014

IU Northwest mourns the loss of former administrator Lloyd Rowe

Rowe served the campus for 35 years in various roles

March 24, 2014

Branding expert Karen Post to headline annual IU Northwest Business Speakers Series Luncheon

April 24 event hosted by School of Business and Economics

March 19, 2014

Jon Becker to be recognized for distinguished teaching

President's Award is one of IU's most prestigious honors

March 12, 2014

Sandra Cisneros, award-winning author, to speak with IU Northwest April 7

Author to discuss The House on Mango Street as part of One Book…One Campus…One Community reading initiative

IU Northwest plans career-focused events for alumni, community

Alumni Association’s ‘Life After IU’ series will help young professionals hone their skills, network

March 11, 2014

IU Northwest to hold Infant Mortality Conference on April 4

Dr. William VanNess, Indiana State Health Commission, to keynote

Philanthropy is a Thomas family tradition

Generations of this native Gary family have touched many facets of IU Northwest

March 06, 2014

IUNAA board raises funds to support student scholarship

$10,000 presented to IU Foundation at Homecoming game

March 04, 2014

Inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame class honored

Anderson, Gallmeier tapped as initial inductees for their lasting contributions to the athletics program

March 03, 2014

Class Notes

Alumna teams up with legendary environmentalist Lee Botts to tell the story of ‘Shifting Sands’

Notes of Distinction: March 2014

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February 2014

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February 28, 2014

Chief Nowak attends prestigious FBI National Academy

Training, in general, is commonplace at IUPD-NW; necessary for a prepared force

‘Teaching others is my number one passion’

Psychology major Andrew Koch looks to career in gerontology; enjoys helping others succeed

‘I found my voice, my independence, myself’

Alumna Jennifer Thompson credits classmates, colleagues with helping her grow as a writer, painter, leader

February 27, 2014

‘The Miser’ comes to Theatre Northwest March 27-April 5

Reservations recommended; tickets $10

Academic success advisors are here to help

Newly created position intended to help students do well, stay enrolled

February 17, 2014

IU Northwest awarded Longevity Award by Lakeshore Chamber

February 12, 2014

Class Notes

Recent accomplishments of IU Northwest alumni

February 10, 2014

IU Northwest Spring Preview Night scheduled for March 11

Prospective students invited to tour campus, meet faculty, learn about college life

February 07, 2014

February 2014 Notes of Distinction

February 06, 2014

IU Northwest announces Fall 2013 Dean's List

Congrats to all students

Clothesline Project delivers intended message, gets folks talking at IU Northwest

Campus organizers of T-shirt exhibit observe trends, ponder future research on openness after victimization

IU Northwest sets bar for universities as community stewards

Camp New Happenings is one shining example of how students, faculty optimize resources to bolster communities

February 04, 2014

Student leads way in carving PR focus for Communication majors

Lisa Christensen is president of campus PRSSA chapter

Police chief credits IU Northwest with success

Alumnus Greg Mance says experienced faculty, internships gave his career an edge

A second chance, thanks to a scholarship

BP America creates opportunity for Chris Lukasik

February 03, 2014

IU Northwest opens spring enrollment for Adult Education classes

Career development, business, computer courses available

Nominate a female student with a philanthropic spirit

Student to be recognized at the Women Helping Women event

College-bound students to get free help filing for financial aid through IU Northwest

College Goal Sunday set for Feb. 23

IU Northwest School of Business offers free tax preparation

Families making under $50K annually are eligible for service

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January 2014

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January 31, 2014

Culture, Business & Higher Education

MBA students’ trip to Thailand documented

January 23, 2014

Don’t miss Grad Fair: Order your cap, gown and more

Grad Fair to take place on campus February 19, 20

January 22, 2014

Class Notes

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January 21, 2014

IU Northwest to celebrate Black History Month

Free performances, discussions and movies throughout February

January 14, 2014

Notes of Distinction: January 2014

January 07, 2014

‘Fences’ production comes to Theatre Northwest on Grant

IU Northwest alumnus and visiting professor Mark Spencer is director of show running Jan. 16 – Feb. 9