Purdue Calumet hosts Science Olympiad

            HAMMOND – Purdue University Calumet will be the site of the Indiana Science Olympiad for middle and high school science students on Saturday, April 2.             In all, 20 Northwest Indiana teams will be among 48 participating in the event. The Science Olympiad is a national initiative designed to promote improved science education and […]

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IU Health LaPorte opens Arrhythmia Center

            LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital has opened a new Arrhythmia Center offering heart patients local access to high-quality tests and procedures for irregular heartbeats.             The Arrhythmia Center provides 24-hour advanced cardiac care. The lab was modeled after facilities at Yale-New Haven Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.             “The

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Schafer Gear announces joint venture

            SOUTH BEND – Schafer Gear Works Inc. of South Bend has announced a joint venture with Somaschini S.p.A. of Italy to produce gears for engines and heavy duty trucks in North America.             The new manufacturing plant will be located in South Bend and operate under the name of South Bend Gear LLC.            

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PNC to offer 20th bachelor degree program

            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

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Purdue programs receive high rankings

            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

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Airport director to keynote leadership luncheon

            MUNSTER – The seventh annual Business Government Leadership Luncheon, hosted by the Indiana High Speed Rail Association, will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 25, at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road.             The speaker is Barry Bateman, director of General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee. He will speak on

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Community health fair set for LaPorte

            LAPORTE – Valparaiso University nursing students, along with Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital, will hold a free community health fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in the IU Health LaPorte Hospital Auditorium.             Glucose and blood pressure screenings will be offered and education programs on diabetes, diet, vaccines, osteoporosis, heart disease,

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Purdue offers online master’s degree program

            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

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Mixdesign hires new director of operations

            SCHERERVILLE – Mixdesign has named Sarah Kiger as its director of operations and new business. She will be responsible for management of daily operations and development of new accounts.             “As Mixdesign continues to grow throughout Northwest Indiana, Sarah’s ability to serve current clients and provide development insights to new ones is a benefit

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