Roberts Impact Lab to host initiatives in 2026
PNW leaders anticipate the university’s Roberts Impact Lab will begin hosting several research and innovation opportunities in 2026, while renovations continue on the lab.
Cursive Academy achieves nonprofit status
Cursive Academy recently achieved nonprofit status and is offering a free cursive workshop during the holiday break at the Gary Public Library in celebration of the milestone.
Mrvan announces app winner
Josue Pedraza, Morton High School student, won the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in Indiana’s First Congressional District for his software application titled RoboticsMuse.
IUN bus goes electric
Representatives from Fuel Media, Gary Public Transportation Corp. and IU Northwest teamed up to reach out to Gary students by rolling out a new IUN-themed electric bus.
Valparaiso University, CCC enter agreement
Valparaiso University and City Colleges of Chicago recently announced a guaranteed admissions pathway for CCC engineering students pursuing four-year degrees.
PNW receives grants
Purdue University Northwest’s College of Technology received over $3 million in federal grants to support cybersecurity education and workplace development initiatives.
Program offers free tuition
A new scholarship program through Hard Rock Casino of Northern Indiana is offering free tuition to Indiana University Northwest for all Gary-based high school graduates.
Valparaiso University chooses 20th president
The Rev. Brian Konkol, Syracuse University vice president, was tapped to lead Valparaiso University starting in 2026.