Indiana University Northwest News
August 2018
August 08, 2018
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
