New research from Indiana University shows opioid overdose deaths in the state have risen by more than 500 percent the past 15 years and misuse of these drugs has cost Indiana billions in economic damage. IU research shows that misuse of opioids in Indiana cost $4.3 billion last year and will exceed $4 billion this […]
VALPARAISO – On Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, Valparaiso University will celebrate the class of 2018 through three commencement ceremonies, conferring degrees upon 659 undergraduate, 184 graduate and 88 law students. The undergraduate keynote speaker is World Food Prize laureate David Beckmann, one of the foremost United States advocates for hungry and underprivileged
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The Indiana Department of Transportation will begin accepting applications for matching funds for shovel-ready local construction projects through Community Crossings beginning Monday, Aug. 6. Community Crossings is the state’s local road and bridge matching grant program. The state has awarded $300 million in state funds through the program to support local road and bridge projects
Tatiana Botero, associate teaching professor of Spanish at the University of Notre Dame, was named 2018 Indiana teacher of the year for university-level instruction by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. She will receive the award at a ceremony on Nov. 2. Botero teaches a community-based learning course called “Immigration and the
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Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co. seeks proposals for alternative options to meet future electricity needs of its customers. The company said it wants to consider a combination of potential resources for electricity. “As the energy market and customer needs continue to evolve, it is important that we consider all options when determining a long-term
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MUNSTER – Community Hospital, Munster and St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago invite Northwest Indiana residents to attend their annual Stroke and Diabetes Awareness Fair, to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd., Munster. The fair will promote disease prevention
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is pleased to announce the appointment of George F. Kacenga, Ph.D. as its first executive director of Global Engagement effective July 1, 2018. “After a nationwide search among a field of strong candidates, we are excited to have Dr. Kacenga, with his background and expertise, leading our
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Goodwill’s Elkhart Workforce Development Office, 2301 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart, will host an open house on Wednesday, May 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be a virtual welding presentation at 9 a.m. Guests will receive an overview of the 2nd Chance and Goodwill Works programs, the Elkhart Urban Enterprise Zone, and the Industrial
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