Purdue University Northwest nursing program earns national honor

HAMMOND — Purdue University Northwest’s College of Nursing was named one of 16 “Centers of Excellence” by the National League for Nursing. The recognition is awarded to nursing programs that demonstrate sustained excellence in faculty development, nursing education research, and in student learning and professional development. This is the second time the college received the […]

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Peoples Bank

NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, Peoples Bank buying AJS Bancorp Inc., A.J. Smith Federal Savings Bank of Illinois

MUNSTER – NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, parent of Peoples Bank SB, is continuing its expansion into Illinois. The company announced July 31 it will acquire AJS Bancorp Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, A.J. Smith Federal Savings Bank of Midlothian, Ill., which operates one branch in Midlothian, Ill. and two in Orland Park, Ill., in a stock

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Ivy Tech

Ivy Tech Community College says more students across state using dual-credit program

INDIANAPOLIS – More students across Indiana are taking advantage of Ivy Tech Community College’s dual-credit enrollment program. The college reports enrollment in the program has grown 64 percent since it was launched in 2012. Statewide, a total of 61,472 high school students earned Ivy Tech dual credit in the 2017-18 school year, a 4.2 percent

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Malika Butler

Indiana Manufacturers Association adds to government affairs, communications staff

Malika Butler has joined the government affairs and communications staff of the Indiana Manufacturers Association. Butler most recently served as manager of political affairs at the Indy Chamber of Commerce and spent time as a government affairs associate with Gubera Public Affairs. She also served as a legislative assistant for the Indiana House of Representatives

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United Way

Volunteers still needed for Aug. 10 annual Day of Caring event

Volunteers still are need for the annual Day of Caring event set for Aug. 10 at numerous locations across the Region. The event is the largest single-day volunteer event across Northwest Indiana. Day of Caring brings together nonprofits, businesses, municipalities, churches, civic groups and individuals to change lives one project at a time. The day

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Alternative chrome plating process launched at Notre Dame’s IDEA Center step closer to commercialization

An environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional chrome plating process launched through Notre Dame’s IDEA Center has secured a private investor and business partner. North Carolina-based steel manufacturer Nucor Corp. announced July 27 it has purchased a minority equity stake in the parent company of Trion Coatings LLC of South Bend, which is developing alternative

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