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September 2020
September 22, 2020
IU Northwest to debut pop-up galleries this fall
With COVID-19 reducing campus traffic, it’s a perfect time to hit the road
September 17, 2020
September 09, 2020
September 02, 2020
August 2020
August 21, 2020
IU Northwest selects ‘The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable’ for 2020-21 campus-wide reading initiative
Virtual presentation by Author Amitav Ghosh planned for October 29
August 19, 2020
August 17, 2020
Lowes are honored for a decade of service to IU Northwest
Now Chancellor Emeritus, William J. Lowe receives President's Medal; former First Lady Pamela is presented with Bicentennial Medal
August 13, 2020
Healthcare heroes: IU Northwest nursing alumni in the field
With experiences and lessons that no one expected, the pandemic is fanning new nurses’ desire for impact, change and continued education
August 07, 2020
July 2020
July 16, 2020
Summer Bridge Programs help incoming IU Northwest students make a successful transition to college
With two August sessions to choose from, students can explore academic interests, make connections, and more
June 2020
June 19, 2020
IU Northwest enrolling now for new master’s degree in computer information systems
Geared toward working professionals, curriculum will prepare students for leadership roles in fast-growing profession
June 17, 2020
IU Northwest will offer guaranteed admission to Ivy Tech students
Associate-level graduates who meet state provisions will be directly admitted beginning June 1
June 08, 2020
IU Northwest singled out as a top choice school in today’s COVID-19 environment
Educate to Career non-profit evaluated schools on economic value, distance learning capabilities
June 04, 2020
IU Northwest, Gary schools partner to bolster teacher qualifications in region’s first-of-its kind program
Teachers working on emergency permits in Gary can become fully licensed in 18-24 months via new curriculum
May 2020
May 19, 2020
Celebrating the Class of 2020: Dr. Valentin Drezaliu and Mihaela Condurateanu
Married couple pursues MBAs together
May 18, 2020
Celebrating the Class of 2020: Laila Nawab
Future physician says her college choice was the right move
Celebrating the Class of 2020: Casey King
Working artist looks forward to sharing his art with the world
May 17, 2020
IU Northwest to deliver computer science training to K-12 teachers
IndianaComputes! initiative aims to accelerate and deepen computer science education capacity in the state
Celebrating the Class of 2020: Symphony Plascencia-Garcia
Patience, persistence were key to success for this business major
Celebrating the Class of 2020: Rashad Richardson
Student-athlete shows doubters, and himself, the way to a better, brighter future
Celebrating the Class of 2020: Airel Otero
First-generation student, and future teacher, is grateful she returned to her first love, elementary education
Celebrating the Class of 2020: India Bradley
Criminal justice grad working toward a career in probation
May 16, 2020
Celebrating the Class of 2020: Aisha Choudhry
Bound for dental school in July, psychology graduate says life’s detours have been valuable lesson
May 04, 2020
AACSB International extends accreditation for IU Northwest’s School of Business and Economics
Only five percent of schools globally have achieved this standard
April 2020
April 22, 2020
April 21, 2020
April 20, 2020
April 13, 2020
IU Northwest’s online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program ranks second in the nation for value
Affordable tuition and high salary for graduates drive program to near-top of list
April 03, 2020
IU Northwest waives standardized testing requirement for fall 2020 admissions
SAT/ACT scores waived; fall admission will be based on other factors
March 2020
March 27, 2020
IU Northwest earns Hispanic-Serving Institution designation eligibility
U.S. Department of Education approval opens doors to increased funding and support
March 24, 2020
IU Northwest announces free drive-up internet access to help public cope with stay-at-home order
Many students, community members lack adequate access; campus leaders say move is a necessary public service during coronavirus fight
March 18, 2020
March 10, 2020
IU Northwest awards its first set of MSN degrees, preparing graduates for careers as family nurse practitioners
Exclusive group ready for rewarding careers as healthcare providers
March 09, 2020
Nursing graduate dreams of paying it forward
IU Northwest Alumni Association scholarship helps make it possible
February 2020
February 11, 2020
Celebrating Black History
IU Northwest brings the African-American experience to the forefront through film, theater
February 07, 2020
February 06, 2020
February 05, 2020
IU Northwest’s Center for Professional Development delivers in-demand business skills
University admission not required for professional certifications and more
IU Northwest’s Center for Professional Development announces spring programs
Certifications in project management, sales, and more help business professionals launch or advance their careers
December 2019
December 13, 2019
Meet William Allegrezza
IU Northwest’s bicentennial professor talks about his passion for language. His expertise, and that of others across many disciplines, will touch every corner of the state during IU’s celebratory year.
December 11, 2019
December 04, 2019
Five selected for research grants through IU Northwest Minority Opportunity for Research Experience
The transition of antibiotic resistant genes, growing plants without soil, and the effects of stress and anxiety are among the cutting-edge research projects spearheaded by students
November 2019
November 22, 2019
IU Northwest now offering a minor, and standalone certificate, in Sports Management
Students interested in sports, leisure and recreation management can choose either option to complement their studies
November 05, 2019
IU Northwest to honor veterans, military service members, and their families on Veterans Day
Campus-wide celebration includes hands-on military demonstrations and a panel discussion on the military experience
November 04, 2019
Hiring veterans is good for business, IU Northwest study shows
Business and economics professors evaluate stock performance of military-friendly firms; call for more research
October 2019
October 31, 2019
Immersive China trip opens up a new world of opportunities for four IU Northwest students
TRIO Student Support Services broadens the horizons of first-generation students
October 09, 2019
Faculty research and innovation celebrated at IU Northwest, and all IU campuses, for bicentennial
From poetry to prairies to prison, 14 presentations headlined IU Northwest’s inaugural event
October 08, 2019
Alumni Profile: Robert Nava
Acclaimed artist and IU Northwest School of the Arts alumnus Robert Nava returns to campus to share his journey to the international art world with students
October 04, 2019
August 2019
August 28, 2019
IU Northwest to offer bachelor’s degree in neuroscience
A first for the Region, curriculum will prepare students for work in the life sciences, professional schools
August 19, 2019
Proudly celebrating 200 years
Here is what IU Northwest is doing locally to mark the milestone and inspire the university’s and region's future
August 16, 2019
New academic year brings new degrees, program accolades
Computers, business, criminal justice, and neuroscience among new fields of study
August 14, 2019
Fresh off their summer courses in Europe, IU Northwest students return transformed after studying abroad
Travel funded by scholarships available to all IU Northwest students
August 13, 2019
New tool makes it easy to see IU Northwest campus-community connections in action
Online database ‘Collaboratory’ is a vital information hub, where research, activities, partnerships and more reside to amplify impact
August 06, 2019
IU Northwest tops state list of best-value nursing programs
Nursing Explorer weighs NCLEX-RN pass rate with net cost to determine best and most affordable education
August 02, 2019
IU Northwest offers local students the opportunity to earn micro-scholarships via new Raise Me initiative
By logging achievements, high school students can guarantee a scholarship towards tuition at IU Northwest
July 2019
July 31, 2019
July 25, 2019
Notes of Distinction: Jennifer Greenburg
Greenburg’s Revising History series gains notoriety with museum’s acquisition
July 09, 2019
July 02, 2019
IU Northwest selects ‘They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us’ for 2019-20 campus-wide reading initiative
Essayist Hanif Abdurraqib uses music and culture as a lens through which to view our world
June 2019
June 25, 2019
Prestigious Indiana University alumni award bestowed to lifelong Northwest Indiana educator
Bernadette Brier Slawinski honored with IUAA President’s Award in recognition of her service to students, alumni, and friends of IU Northwest
June 10, 2019
IU Northwest to offer master’s degree in computer information systems
Curriculum will prepare graduate students for leadership roles in fast-growing profession
May 2019
May 30, 2019
May 23, 2019
IU Northwest’s William Allegrezza named a Bicentennial Professor
Twenty-five faculty members across IU selected to bring their research, expertise to 92 Indiana counties in university’s 200th year
May 06, 2019
May 02, 2019
The voice of Commencement
Of all the ways Despina Liaskos gives back to IU Northwest, her voice is among her most beautiful contributions
Volunteers planted 77 trees on IU Northwest campus for Arbor Day
Effort is part of a push to help all IU campuses achieve Tree Campus USA status
May 01, 2019
Celebrating Our Grads: Alexis and Victoria Morales
Two sisters with different career paths, but a single determination to help others, establish a food pantry on campus
April 2019
April 26, 2019
Celebrating Our Grads: Vanessa Almanza
Caring for her ailing father inspired woman to trade doctor dream for nursing field
Celebrating the Class of 2019: Praniece Nicholson
Staying the course despite obstacles, first-generation student eyes career as psychologist
April 24, 2019
Celebrating the Class of 2019: Matt Paskash and Paulina Ugalde
Two economics majors headed for prestigious graduate programs
April 23, 2019
Celebrating the Class of 2019: Gagan Kaur
Tragedy leads dental hygiene major to create her best self
April 05, 2019
Excited for IU Day, Rufus the RedHawk has a new look
Rufus’ birth, and IU Northwest’s mascot history, is rooted in region symbolism
April 02, 2019
IU Northwest ethics, human rights professor heading to Sweden as Fulbright Scholar
Named a Distinguished Chair of Public International Law, Anja Matwijkiw will spend 2019-20 academic year teaching, conducting research abroad
March 2019
March 08, 2019
March 07, 2019
Terry and Karen McMahon donate $100,000 to IU Northwest
Gift to benefit student-athletes with resource center dedicated to academics and athletics
A Conversation with Laurie Burns McRobbie
During Women’s History Month, IU’s First Lady discusses women’s role in advancing work of IU
February 2019
February 27, 2019
IU Northwest business students help local businesses thrive
Marketing Strategies course takes ‘experiential learning’ to new level, with benefits for all
February 06, 2019
February 05, 2019
January 2019
January 29, 2019
IU Northwest’s Black Studies Program, one of the nation’s oldest, turns 50
In 1969, ‘The world was opening up.’ In 2019, campus boasts rich diversity in studies, student body
IU Northwest celebrates 50 years of Black Studies
To celebrate milestone, campus amps up its regular Black History Month observance with anniversary celebration kicking off Feb. 4
January 28, 2019
Emerging from Addiction
IU Northwest, alumni of master’s in clinical counseling program are on the front lines of an important battle
January 18, 2019
December 2018
December 12, 2018
Opioid addiction: A Grand Challenge for Indiana, and, its universities
The rise of opioid dependence has created an urgent problem that begs the need for more programs, experts, jobs
December 10, 2018
IU Northwest’s new School of the Arts ushering exciting changes to the region’s ‘cultural ecosystem’
Campus’s arts footprint flourishing thanks to addition of top talent, broadened focus
December 07, 2018
Two prominent faculty members reflect on long careers as they retire from IU Northwest
Alan Barr has served campus for 50 years; Charles Gallmeier, for 25
December 05, 2018
Prestigious program in public health points IU Northwest alumna to her perfect career path
Future dentist is using her gap year to pursue her passion for public health, giving back
IU Northwest prairie and wetlands thrive in 2018; earn praise from Shirley Heinze Land Trust
Associate professor and prairie champion Spencer Cortwright recaps a successful season of growth
October 2018
October 31, 2018
IUPD in Gary is one of most diverse departments in the state
One in five IUPD-NW officers is a woman; ratio is a deliberate plan to broaden ideas, bolster effectiveness
October 24, 2018
College-bound students to get free help filing for financial aid through IU Northwest
College Goal Sunday set for Oct. 28
October 22, 2018
IU Northwest’s Ming Gao receives NIH grant of nearly $465K for genetic research
Latest example of university’s high-caliber research explores how gene mutations affect germ cells in fruit flies to gain insight into human reproductive disorders
October 04, 2018
IU Northwest to host Indiana Blacks in Philanthropy Conference Nov. 4, 5
Exposing students of color to altruism is aim; forum serves to strengthen support and ensure future of philanthropic leaders in communities
Alumni share campus pride with their legacies
Inaugural luncheon for students and their IU Northwest families set for Homecoming Day on Nov. 3
September 2018
September 28, 2018
‘Every student should have the opportunity to receive an education’
Chair of IU Northwest’s Philanthropy Week, Interim Dean Sperling urges others to help students alleviate their financial burden
September 26, 2018
IU Northwest professors develop NW Indiana’s first regional business confidence index
Inaugural results reveal more activity, modest profits, and some confidence among local businesses for future success
September 12, 2018
Chief Wayne James named to list of 40 Under 40 notable law enforcement leaders from around the world
Innovative approach and statewide role as Chief Diversity Officer contributed to selection
September 05, 2018
‘You belong at IU Northwest’
Meet a few of the 674 incoming freshmen who joined the campus community this fall
September 04, 2018
New IU Northwest scholarship is powerful living tribute
Alumnus funds scholarship as way to continue legacy of a beloved educator
August 2018
August 29, 2018
IU Northwest selects ‘Women and Power’ for this year’s campus-wide reading initiative
Timely selection reflects public discourse on #MeToo and #TimesUp movements; community invited to participate in related events
August 27, 2018
International Human Cadaver Prosection Program returns to IU Northwest in summer of 2019
After a one-year hiatus, IU School of Medicine-Northwest-Gary campus to bring back an expanded program
August 20, 2018
From forensics to bridge design and more, hands-on summer camp piques teens’ interests in STEM fields
IU Northwest camp exposes underrepresented populations to STEM careers
IU Northwest students turn class project into business venture
Three classmates officially launch their online business, Truly Teas, directly from the marketing strategy they developed for class
August 08, 2018
IU Northwest announces new School of the Arts
Chancellor’s Professor and world-renowned artist David Klamen returns home to serve as dean
July 2018
July 26, 2018
IU Northwest now offering medical humanities minor
Courses in disability, ethics, anthropology, and more offer new perspectives for health professions
July 25, 2018
Roadmap to student success starts in first year
IU Northwest retention rates improving; spurred by new initiatives tied to nationwide effort to ‘re-imagine the first year’
June 2018
June 21, 2018
Innovation a key part of the student experience at IU Northwest
Faculty gives undergraduates continuous opportunities for learning, putting them at forefront of breakthroughs
June 15, 2018
Future veterinarian credits IU Northwest with setting her up for success
A wealth of hands-on experience and top-notch instruction paved the way to vet school for Dannette Williams
June 14, 2018
June 06, 2018
Auto racing career leads to life-changing pit stop in NWI for Indianapolis woman
During brief stint living in the region, Cathy Beadle took advantage of IU Northwest’s business education, a move that changed the course of her career
June 05, 2018
IU Northwest undergraduate students selected for prestigious National Science Foundation research program
Rachel Humes, Ehson Umrani leave the Region to spend summer immersed in experiential learning
June 01, 2018
Support helps Gabriela Jaimes, and countless others, realize a dream
Bound for medical school, first-generation grad thankful for those who supported her journey
May 2018
May 31, 2018
IU Northwest to host 2018 RedHawks Summer Basketball Camps
Two camps available in July for boys and girls ages 6-17
May 29, 2018
IU Northwest actuarial science students reach finals in international competition
Team’s winning case study was among 70 entries from top universities worldwide and the only U.S. team in top seven
May 16, 2018
May 15, 2018
Free summer STEM camp for teens begins July 30
High school students from underrepresented minority groups encouraged to apply
May 14, 2018
Class of 2018 MBA student graduates from hospital room
Joseph Willis, hospitalized for heart transplant complications, has ceremony brought to him
Workshop for potential police officer candidates May 19
Workshop for potential police officer candidates May 19
May 08, 2018
African American students inspired by sojourn to birthplace of MLK Jr. and fellowship with other students
Group traveled to Atlanta for national conference and tours of historic sites
May 07, 2018
Pomp and circumstance … with precise pronunciation
Meet IU Northwest’s Kenneth Schoon, the man behind the mic at Commencement
Esteemed Gary physician honored with room dedication at IU Northwest
Dr. Clarence Boone spent career serving IU, medical education, and communities of Northwest Indiana
May 01, 2018
Celebrating the Class of 2018: Tonya Thomas Willis
After years of putting off school, this future counselor decides, 'It’s my time'
April 2018
April 19, 2018
Celebrating the Class of 2018: Dyllan, Dakota and Dustyn Bakker
The paths of three brothers converge with each earning their business degrees the same year
April 17, 2018
Celebrating the Class of 2018: Rachel Ewart
From Army veteran to single mom, and now, a college grad, Rachel Ewart is eyeing up a law enforcement career
Celebrating the Class of 2018: Awni Issa
At 51, father of five finally gets his turn to earn a college degree
Celebrating the Class of 2018: Kenneth Riddle
Grad found his niche at tight-knit campus; aims to use degree to better society
Celebrating the Class of 2018: Erin Mahony
Future physician made the most of every opportunity at IU Northwest
Celebrating the Class of 2018: Gabriela Jaimes
Bound for medical school this fall, first-generation grad has sights set on helping underserved women, children
Celebrating the Class of 2018: Mara Mladenovski
IU Northwest helped future occupational therapist uncover her passion
Celebrating the Class of 2018: Bethany Casella
Love of languages and learning propels this Spanish major to a career teaching at a Montessori school
April 09, 2018
Surviving a sexual assault
In drawing strength from others, an IU Northwest alumnus has become a voice for all victims
IU Northwest students visit Washington, D.C. over spring break
They will present their experiences to the campus and community at April 19 presentation
IU Northwest to renovate Anderson Library Plaza
Plaza to include additional greenspace, performance stage for students and community to enjoy
April 06, 2018
IU’s restored calliope to visit IU Northwest April 18
Historic six-ton musical marvel makes its way north to celebrate statewide IU Day
April 04, 2018
April 02, 2018
IU Northwest, Ivy Tech announce Public Affairs Month events
‘Demystifying Government’ is theme of events taking place at various Lake, Porter County locations throughout April
March 2018
March 07, 2018
March 06, 2018
High school students invited to explore IU Northwest degree programs during new ‘Inside Look’ series
Workshops, and more, will immerse teens in career paths in popular fields
March 05, 2018
Loyal business school friends set students up for success
Retired IU Northwest dean makes generous gift that will enable students to persist to graduation
January 2018
January 31, 2018
Author Sarah Schulman to speak at IU Northwest March 6
Her book, ‘Conflict is Not Abuse,’ explores the notion that accusations of harm are used to avoid accountability
January 30, 2018
Patrick Bankston, Ph.D., steps aside as associate dean of IU School of Medicine – NW – Gary; will continue as dean of IU Northwest’s College of Health and Human Services
Search for new NW medical school chief to commence this spring
January 23, 2018
January 12, 2018
An insider’s look at police work
IUPD-NW’s Citizens Police Academy gives residents a taste of walking in law enforcement shoes; applications now open for March session
IU Northwest to host A.I.I. Conference Women’s Basketball Championship next weekend Feb. 23-25
Two NAIA National Tournament births up for grabs
January 09, 2018
Nominations sought from campus community for Founder's Day awards
Excellence in teaching is recognized university-wide and campus-wide
December 2017
December 19, 2017
December 15, 2017
2017 Year in Review
What an amazing year it has been! Here’s a look at some of IU Northwest’s proudest moments in 2017.
December 12, 2017
IU Northwest celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Black History Month
Powerful stories of African American journeys told on stage and screen
IU Northwest fosters civic participation through coursework, conferences, activism
Courses like Participatory Democracy aim to make students socially conscious, inspires them to act
December 11, 2017
‘Somebody out there who doesn’t even know me cares’
A scholarship eases Chauntilly McCrowley’s challenges, motivates her to keep going
