IU Northwest mourns the loss of Garrett Cope, Sr.

GARY | Indiana University Northwest regretfully announced this week the passing of Garrett Cope, Sr., former Community Outreach Coordinator for the Center for Urban and Regional Excellence. Cope, 85, of Gary, passed away May 11.

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EDITORIAL: Gather, analyze, act on health data

Doctors and nurses examine patients carefully, listening to voiced complaints but also studying data before making suggestions to help these individuals. The same process should be followed to improve public health.

Science Coalition names Visclosky a 'Champion of Science'

WASHINGTON | The Science Coalition, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of more than 50 U.S. research universities that advocate for federal investment in scientific research has named U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, a “Champion of Science.”

IUN grads revel in their successes at commencement in Gary

GARY | “Life is full of days that seem like they’ll never come. This is one many of us never thought would come."

IUN graduates 854 at 47th annual commencement

Indiana University Northwest graduates stand Thursday night during the 47th annual commencement at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary.

IUN graduates 854 at 47th annual commencement

Indiana University Northwest graduates enter the gymnasium Thursday at the Genesis Convention Center.

IUN graduates 854 at 47th annual commencement

Indiana University Northwest students wait for commencement to begin Thursday night at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary. The students received associate, bachelor's and master's degrees.

IUN graduates 854 at 47th annual commencement

Indiana University Northwest Chancellor William Lowe presents for the class of 2013 Thursday during commencement at the Genesis Convention Center.

IUN graduates 854 at 47th annual commencement

Kelly Hendrickson, of Highland, left, and Alison Horner, of Valparaiso, prepare for the Indiana University Northwest commencement Thursday night at the Genesis Convention Center.

Raising cash for Thirst Project wells

For most Americans, getting all the clean water needed for everyday living involves walking only as far as the kitchen or bathroom.

47th annual IU Northwest commencement set for May 9 at the Genesis Center

GARY | Indiana University Northwest will host its 47th annual commencement ceremony on May 9 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Genesis Center, located at 5th Avenue and Broadway in Gary.

Gary SWAT standoff prompted chase leading to IUN officer crash

GARY | A Monday afternoon chase of a man wanted on warrant in two counties led to a standoff with Gary SWAT teams and a crash involving an Indiana University Northwest squad car that sent an officer to the hospital.

IUN officer, other driver injured in crash

GARY | An Indiana University Northwest officer was injured in a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Ridge Road and Van Buren Street in Gary, officials said.

IU Northwest to host 2013 RedHawks' Summer Basketball Camp for Kids July 15-18

GARY | Indiana University Northwest and the Office of Athletics will host its fourth annual 2013 RedHawks' Summer Basketball Camp for Kids July 15 through 18. The four-day camp is open to all boys and girls ages 6 through 13, and will meet each day from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the IU N…

Hope is bottom line at financial literacy event

GARY │ Money Smart Week in Northwest Indiana was capped off Saturday with a financial literacy event at Indiana University Northwest.

47th annual IU Northwest Commencement set for May 9 at the Genesis Center

GARY | Indiana University Northwest will host its 47th Annual Commencement on May 9 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Genesis Center, located at 5th Avenue and Broadway in Gary.

IU Northwest to host Money Smart Resource Fair

GARY | On April 27, Indiana University Northwest will host a free Money Smart Resource Fair aimed at teaching people strategies for better money management. Money Smart offers adults sound strategies and advice for stretching their dollars further, avoiding scams and pitfalls, and investing …

Lora Bailey named IU Northwest Dean of the School of Education

GARY | Indiana University Northwest has announced the appointment of Lora Bailey, Ph.D., as the Dean of the School of Education. Bailey’s appointment begins July 1, 2013. She currently serves as a consultant to Tennessee Race to the Top/Strengthening Instruction in Tennessee’s Elementary Sch…

IU Northwest to host 23rd annual Forum on Child Abuse and Neglect

GARY | On April 26, in observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Indiana University Northwest School of Public and Environmental Affairs will host the 23rd Annual Forum on Child Abuse and Neglect, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Bruce W. Bergland Auditorium in the Savannah Center. …