Indiana University Northwest News
May 2019
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
