Press Releases
Purdue University Northwest Names Marie Mora as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced Marie Mora will join the university as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 15, 2024.Mora was selected following a national search. She most recently served as deputy provost at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She has played impactful roles in public higher education institutions for nearly three decades, including extensive experience at Hispanic-Serving Institutions.“I am excited to welcome Dr.
Horizon Bank Shows Commitment to Education with $25,000 Scholarship Donation to PNW
Michigan City, Indiana – Horizon Bank is pleased to announce the donation of $25,000 to Purdue University Northwest (PNW) for scholarships supporting students in the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences (CHESS) on their annual Day of Giving. John Freyek, Market President of Lake County, shared his excitement, “As a proud alumnus of Purdue Northwest, and a CHESS Advisory Board member, it gives me great pleasure to help build the next generation of the Pride,” he continues, “Horizon Bank
Purdue University Northwest Announces 2024 Winners of The PNW Big Sell
HAMMOND, Ind. — Three innovators were awarded investment capital for their startup pitches after earning judges’ top picks April 24 in the 13th annual The PNW Big Sell pitch competition.The PNW Big Sell is hosted by PNW’s Office of Commercialization and Research and sponsored by PNW’s College of Business, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and Centier Bank.Jonathan Rose earned first place and $10,000 for the pitch for ModMath. The application is intended to assist students with dyslexia and
Purdue Northwest Raises More Than $2M on PNW Day of Giving
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Generous donors to Purdue University Northwest (PNW) contributed more than $2 million to support students during PNW’s 11th annual Day of Giving on April 24. A record number of over 2,000 donations were made during the 24-hour event. The Pride Athletics received almost 900 gifts alone. “We deeply appreciate the enthusiastic response of our community to PNW’s annual Day of Giving,” said Lisa Goodnight, vice chancellor of Institutional Advancement. “Day of Giving brings
Horizon Bank Slicer Branch Scholarship Awarded to Logan Higley
Michigan City, Indiana – Horizon Bank is pleased to announce the 2024 Horizon Bank Slicer Branch Scholarship has been awarded to Logan Higley. A check in the amount of $1,000 was presented at the Scholarship Award Program held at the LaPorte High School Auditorium on April 29th. Logan excels academically, ranking at the top of her class, while also actively participating in athletics, clubs, and volunteering efforts. She is the president of the National Honor Society, head editor of the year book, and is a
Purdue University Northwest to Honor 834 Candidates at Spring Commencement
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4.A total of 834 candidates have completed plans of study in PNW’s academic colleges of Business; Engineering and Sciences; Humanities, Education and Social Sciences; Nursing; and Technology. Honors College graduates who have completed enriched multidisciplinary academic opportunities, leadership engagement and community service will also be recognized.The candidates include 685 earning their
Introducing La Lumiere's New Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
It is with great excitement that after conducting a national search, Stephanie Hill will be joining the La Lumiere community in the summer of 2024 as the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. She joins the community with nine years of independent school admissions experience, with her latest role at Santa Catalina School where she serves as the Director of Admissions, PreK - Grade 8. Stephanie is a Midwest native, having attended Lake Forest College, along with receiving her Masters of Arts in
Purdue University Northwest Announces Wide Range of Summer Camp Programs for K-12 Students
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Parents looking for fun and engaging programs for their children for summer 2024 can check out more than 20 programs serving a variety of interests for K-12 students. PNW summer camps allow participants to have fun while gaining memorable hands-on experiences.Various camps’ themes and activities will include robotics, artificial intelligence, forensics, nursing, leadership, environmental sciences, psychology, sports and more. Students can explore their areas of interest, deepen
La Porte County High School Students Attend 2024 Leadership Program
Leadership La Porte County recently completed its annual high school leadership program for students in La Porte County. Each high school in La Porte County nominated five students for participation in the program. Participating high schools included: La Porte, Lalumiere, Marquette Catholic, Michigan City, New Prairie, South Central, Tri-Township and Westville. The program was funded by a community grant from the Unity Foundation of La Porte County. Three all-day sessions were held this Spring at Red Mill
Purdue University Northwest Plans Annual Day of Giving on April 24
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites the community to support students during the 11th annual PNW Day of Giving 24-hour fundraiser on Wednesday, April 24. PNW Day of Giving is the university’s most successful campaign supporting student scholarships, academic and athletic programs, and resources that benefit PNW students. Donors are encouraged to save the date and visit dayofgiving.pnw.edu on April 24 to make a gift of their choice to PNW and help expand the many
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- La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership Announces Ready2Work Childcare Voucher Program
- Resort Apartments Expansion Sought
- Patrick Industries Announces Plans to Open a New Facility in La Porte, Indiana
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership with 5-Star Accreditation
- Quincy Development begins Construction in the Thomas Rose Industrial Park
- Dermody Announces Agreement with Rural King to Open in La Porte
- Downtown La Porte Gets Community Treatment with Help of La Porte County Family YMCA & LEAP
- La Porte and Sullivan Named INspire Idea Competition Recipients
- INspire Idea Competition Selects Five Finalists
- Flaherty & Collins Properties Announces Updated Plans For The Strand A $35M Mixed-Use Development
- GLPCC and GLEDC Forge a New Alliance Designed to Grow La Porte’s Competitive Advantage