WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central has received approval from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education for a bachelor’s degree program in electrical engineering. Students can enroll in the program in the fall. This is the 20th bachelor’s degree program offered by PNC. “I am pleased that our students now have the […]
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University’s engineering, education and business programs have been ranked among the best in the country according to U.S. News & World Report magazine. “We are pleased that Purdue continues to be recognized for its strengths in education and research at the graduate level,” said France A. Cordova, president of
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University’s College of Education is offering a new online master’s degree program on learning design and technology. The learning design and technology master’s program prepares graduates to design, implement and evaluate learning materials and experiences that integrate effective instruction and technology for a variety of fields. “If training
GARY – A Gary woman has received the Inspire Award for her effort at helping inner city youth realize their potential and understand the importance of education, hard work, self respects and teamwork. The Inspire Award was created to celebrate the efforts of seven individuals and one organization for mentoring. Toi Baylor
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University is part of a new consortium set up to improve the competitiveness and innovation capacity of small- and medium-sized businesses. The National Digital Engineering and Manufacturing Consortium was announced March 2 in Washington, D.C. The project is being led by The Council on Competitiveness, a nonpartisan group of
HAMMOND – L. Tammy Duckworth, assistant secretary for public and intergovernmental affairs for the Veterans Administration, will be the guest speaker at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, for Purdue University Calumet’s Disability Awareness Month. The presentation will be in the Student Union & Library’s Alumni Hall. Duckworth is a former Black Hawk helicopter
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University’s Technical Assistance Program is offering part of its Green Enterprise Development Program online. It is a three-level course that teaches about environmental sustainability. The program introduces concepts and issues that are a part of sustainability to companies looking to redesign their business practices using environmentally friendly techniques.
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University has announced it has received double-digit increases in research funding and the number of new patents issued for Purdue technologies. Joseph B. Hornett, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Purdue Research Foundation, and Richard O. Buckius, vice president for research, reported a record $438 million in
HOBART – The Northwest Indiana Quality of Life Council will hold an education summit, “Educating Our Way to a Better Economy,” at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at Hobart High School, 2211 E. 10th St. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Center of Workforce Innovations, 2804 Boilermaker Court, Suite
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University has organized a workshop for Indiana mayors to learn more about China and economic development in the state. “The Indiana Mayoral Roundtable on China will help the leaders of Indiana’s cities learn more about China and how to better attract Chinese investment to their communities,” said Wei Hong, professor
