Family of Henrietta Lacks visits campus as highlight of “One Book” reading initiative

During the 2016-17 academic year, the campus community collectively read “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot, a best-selling history of the woman whose cells were used to create the HeLa line, one of the most important cell lines in medical research. To wrap up the series of course discussions, lectures, and campus events that took place throughout the year, the campus welcomed Lacks’ daughter-in-law and great-granddaughter to the “One Book” reading initiative’s signature event on March 22. Photos.

Honorary degree bestowed to former Indiana senator/educator Earline Rogers

At the at 51st Annual Commencement  ceremony on May 11, Chancellor William J. Lowe bestowed an honorary doctorate to Earline Rogers, a former educator and state senator and Gary native. Earline Rogers accepted the honor, awarded to those who have demonstrated high standards of excellence in scholarship or creative activity; in professional achievement; in public service to the world, the nation, the state, or the community; or in wholehearted commitment to Indiana University. This is the fifth honorary degree granted by IU Northwest since 2000 and the first in nearly a decade.  Photos

Campus-wide viewing event for Solar Eclipse

August 21, the first day of the fall 2017 semester, was the same day as an historic solar eclipse. The entire campus got in on the fun at an eclipse station with free viewing glasses, telescopes, binoculars, and sun-themed music. Alonso Contreras-Astorga, visiting assistant professor in physics, was also on hand to answer questions and help folks get the best view. Photos

Arts & Sciences Building Opening and Dedication

After a nearly nine-year journey, August 25 marked the formal opening and dedication of the new Arts & Sciences Building, a three-story, 126,300-square-foot marvel hailed as an anchor for the city of Gary’s redevelopment, a beacon for the economic health of the region, a hub for the arts, and the front door to higher education accessibility for all. Photos

IU Northwest welcomes freshman class with inaugural induction ceremony

On August 25, the IU Northwest campus community celebrated its newest students with an inaugural welcome event featuring Chancellor William J. Lowe and scores of faculty and staff. The ceremony was the first event to take place in the new $45 million Arts & Sciences Building.

IU Northwest professors among winners for IU’s Regional Campus Grand Challenges Initiative

Foltz honored for service to others

Professors collaborate with Swedish scientists on surprising discovery

Prestigious IU alumni award bestowed to Valparaiso teacher

Geosciences undergrads rival nation’s best

Health care leaders officially commit to creating local medical residency program

IU Northwest offers Lean Six Sigma Certification for business students, local professionals

IU Northwest announces online degree in applied health science

New accelerated MPA degree

Online RN to BSN earns two national rankings

MBA opens in Michigan City