IU Northwest News and Events

Diversity outside the classroom: IU Northwest students reflect on cultural celebration, conference

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Students share takeaways after attending 50th anniversary of La Casa and Association for Black Culture Centers Conference

IU Northwest selected for national initiative, state grantee to close equity gaps, boost student success

Monday, November 20, 2023

Partnership, funds to support historically underrepresented, low-income and first-generation students

IUN athletics announces three inductees into RedHawk Hall of Fame

Friday, November 17, 2023

Women's basketball player Sharon Houston (2008-12), philanthropists Karen and Terry McMahon and the 2009-10 women's basketball team were selected to the IU Northwest athletics' 2024 Hall of Fame Class

IU Northwest professor helps curate the Chicago Architecture Biennial

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

How Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford, co-director of arts collective Floating Museum and IU Northwest professor, helped put on an international event.

November 15: IU Northwest, Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males hosts career and resource fair

Tuesday, November 07, 2023

Meet with employers, attend expungement workshop, explore education, learn from career development workshop

Joint art gallery show highlights climate action-inspired works by IU Northwest professors

Tuesday, November 07, 2023

Open now through December 7: woodcuts and drawings by Madeline Winter, Corey Hagelberg

Indiana University Northwest to host Veterans Week events

Wednesday, November 01, 2023

Resource fair, flag raising ceremony and panel to occur in the days before Veterans Day

Futurecast 2024: Northwest Indiana’s economic outlook to take place Nov. 17

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Annual event presented by Indiana University, IU Northwest, Legacy Foundation and Lake County Advancement Committee to highlight regional business insights, trends

Kate Gustafson named Interim Dean of Students

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Dr. Kate Gustafson has accepted the role of Interim Dean of Students until the start of the fall 2024 semester.

John Hanson joins IU Northwest, IU South Bend as Northern Division Director of Emergency Management and Continuity

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Hanson joins campuses after a lengthy career in fire service, emergency management

IU Northwest opens fall theater season with August Wilson's 'Two Trains Running'

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Under the direction of Mark Spencer, the production is co-produced with The West Side Theatre Guild

Combining passions to create good

Monday, October 23, 2023

How IU Northwest alumna Jennifer Webber leveraged her love of life-long learning, partnership building and animal advocacy to strengthen her community

Notes of Distinction: News from around IU Northwest

Friday, October 20, 2023

Celebrating the awards and accomplishments of Indiana University Northwest faculty and staff for October 2023

IU Northwest to offer bachelor’s degree in computer science; online classes begin January

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Fully-remote Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program provides flexibility while matching professional demand.

How a love of science led to a rare and unique opportunity

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

IU Northwest helped Zach Hatfield discover purpose, turning his interests into a position with the United States Geological Survey.

School of the Arts presents High School Student Biennial Exhibition

Monday, October 16, 2023

The exhibit, which serves as a platform for high school students to showcase their exceptional talents, will be open from October 30 through November 17.

IU Northwest to host Fall Open House on October 21

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Prospective and admitted students invited to learn more about admissions, enrollment and benefits of attending The Region's University

Telling the Region’s story: Calumet Regional Archives prepares for 50th anniversary at IU Northwest

Monday, October 09, 2023

Origin of the collections, how IU Northwest Archives and Special Collections will move forward under new name

School of the Arts to host a dance workshop facilitated by South Shore Dance Alliance

Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Participants to experience a range of dance styles from jazz, modern, ballet and Afro-Cuban on Oct. 20 and 21

IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence announces fall non-credit courses for learners of all ages

Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Range of free and low-cost classes includes art, music, health, technology and more.

IU Northwest graduate student Leticia Lopez seeks degree to empower Hispanic community

Monday, October 02, 2023

MBA student plans to use her education to make a difference in the lives of less privileged individuals

Active classroom learning leads to student success, retention at IU Northwest

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Monthly events feature regional and national writers sharing their newest work

Indiana University Northwest Dunes Literary Series announces fall lineup

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Monthly events feature regional and national writers sharing their newest work

IU Northwest scores highest economic mobility index in Northwest Indiana

Monday, September 25, 2023

Research conducted by national think tank Third Way evaluates higher education's return on investment

Nationally recognized Puerto Rican-American poet, professor to host a reading at IU Northwest

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Martín Espada’s digital reading to take place on September 28

How Terry and Karen McMahon’s continued philanthropy will help transform IU Northwest athletics

Monday, September 18, 2023

The McMahons' generosity will fund gym renovations, Hall of Fame creation, branded vans and more for IU Northwest athletics.

Indiana University Northwest announces Crystal Shannon as Dean of the College of Health and Human Services

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Shannon’s appointment comes after 15-plus years of service at IU Northwest

Chief of Staff Amy Diaz selected for HACU’s 2023-24 Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo

Monday, September 11, 2023

Program designed to increase diverse representation in executive, senior-level positions in higher education

Then and now, IU Northwest continues to build confident business leaders

Thursday, September 07, 2023

1971 alumnus Tim Boroughs reflects on career, college and how IUN’s mission remains the same.

Meet your IU Northwest SGA President: Cicily Porter

Tuesday, September 05, 2023

Senior communications major shares her story, goals and advice to fellow students

IU Northwest awarded $409,000 to research gene mutations that cause developmental delays, defects

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Grant to support biomedical research conducted by IU Northwest faculty, undergraduate students

A season of firsts: Rotary scholar spends summer abroad in Spain

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Junior Cindy Torres has embraced new experiences since arriving at IU Northwest

Indiana University Northwest celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Monday, August 28, 2023

Music, food, poetry readings, discussions and more in September, October.

IU Northwest’s Ken Iwama affiliates with Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success network

Monday, August 21, 2023

Campus’s commitment to accelerating Latino/Hispanic student success.

Bridgette Kelly embodies commitment to goals bigger than herself

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Service, education and parenthood guide IU Northwest alumna

Seeing is Believing; Art community celebrated in new exhibit at Indiana University Northwest

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

Exhibit open August 14 through October 6

IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence offers non-credit courses for learners of all ages

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Range of free and low-cost courses includes painting, computers, employment resources and more

From the classroom to cadet training

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

IUPD-NW cadets' unique experience prepares them for futures in law enforcement, nursing

IU Northwest offers Summer Bridge programs aimed to build confidence in new students

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Free, multi-day introduction prepares students for their first year of college

Notes of Distinction: News from around IU Northwest

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Celebrating the awards and accomplishments of Indiana University Northwest faculty and staff for July 2023

RedHawk Enterprise: An IU Northwest student-run store that cultivates entrepreneurial skills

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

From developing marketing strategies to overseeing day-to-day operations, students gain real-world experience

Associate Professor Mark Baer selected as one of two IU regional campus fellows

Monday, July 17, 2023

Baer will lead review of academic initiatives, digital measures during 2023-24 appointment

IU Northwest receives $39,000 in grants, thanks to support from IU, national foundations

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Grants focus on experiential learning for high school students, technology upgrades for IU Northwest’s library

Finding a career in health information management

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

How an Indiana University Northwest student found a degree, career she loves

Kids College makes triumphant return to IU Northwest

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Two-week program challenged middle schoolers, showed them futures with college

IU Northwest, Maurer School of Law partner on law scholars program

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Partnership program to act as a pipeline into law school

IU Northwest's Dorothy Frink selected for AASCU’s 2023 Emerging Leaders Program

Friday, June 16, 2023

Premier leadership program designed to enrich skillset; empower individuals to advance to more senior roles

Indiana University Northwest celebrates Pride Month with events, activities

Friday, June 09, 2023

Discussion, pride walk, film viewing and campaign to celebrate LGBTQ+ community

IU Northwest's Center for Urban and Regional Excellence offers non-credit courses for learners of all ages

Tuesday, June 06, 2023

Range of free and low-cost June-July courses includes computers, gardening, smartphones and more

IU Northwest now offers bachelor’s degree in forensic science; classes begin August

Friday, June 02, 2023

The program is the only one in Indiana to offer three tracks: forensic biology, chemistry, and criminalistics