Campus will be closed Dec. 24 and will reopen Jan. 3
News from 2021

A $250,000 gift from Tim and Barbara Boroughs helps students shoot for the STARS
Peer mentoring program sets students up for success

Tee time: Public invited to experience interactive mini-golf course of playable art at IU Northwest
Five mini-golf holes designed by local, national artists open for play until January 29

Indiana University Northwest receives $10,000 Indiana GEAR UP 'Bridge to College Day' grant to promote college readiness

Notes of Distinction: November 2021
Campus awards and accolades

Professor of Geosciences Erin Argyilan spearheads the campus’s sustainability initiatives

IU Northwest School of Social Work celebrates 25 years of community commitment
For a quarter of a century, student, faculty and staff have been working hard to make the Northwest Indiana community a better place for everyone

Making a Difference: Helping Students and Community Through Research
Students embark on a project to help local non-profits

IU Northwest hosts COVID-19 testing, vaccine, and booster clinic on Nov. 12 and 13 for ages 5 and up
Drive-thru clinics are free and open to the public



Original play by Biggers, set in the City of Gary, to open Nov. 4

Indiana University Northwest hosts COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinics on Oct. 22 and 23
Drive-thru clinics are free and open to the public

Publication celebrates return with a special double issue and community events

Free and open to all, the events celebrate and explore the unique cultures and backgrounds in our campus and community
IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence announces new fall courses
Range of free and low-cost courses includes gardening, virtual calls, jazz history, entrepreneurship, and more

Indiana University Northwest One Book program hosts regional author David Masciotra
Themes from his recent book examining the legacy of Jesse Jackson will kickoff discussion on implicit bias

IU Northwest awarded a Learning Support Grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Funds will be used for innovative programming to make the transition to college easier for first year students

Ken Iwama Installed as IU Northwest Chancellor
Iwama is sworn in as the seventh chancellor with the entire campus community playing a role

Professor Monica Solinas-Saunders examines the connections between intimate partner violence, treatment protocols and crime.

Annual drive for student scholarships take place this week. Show your support!

Bold project includes the creation of a STEM Resource Center, increased collaboration with Ivy Tech Community College, new coursework, undergraduate research opportunities, and more

A shining star: an interview with Midori Francis
Emmy-nominated actress is daughter of Ken Iwama, IU Northwest’s seventh chancellor

Events allow students to explore college options, experience what it’s like to be a college student, learn about ways to pay for college, and more
IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence announces new fall courses
Range of free and low-cost courses includes gardening, jazz history, smartphones tips, and more

IU Northwest Dunes Literary Series Goes LIVE in September
Attend a meet and greet with this month’s authors

Studying in Spain helps senior Garrett Wolf plan for postgraduate life

Diverse experiences lead to success
From a small Indiana grocery store to the worldwide oil industry

A glimpse behind the scenes of the healthcare field
Health information management degree spotlight

Register now for a variety of free and low-cost courses

Indiana University Northwest Dunes Literary Series announces fall lineup
Monthly events feature regional, and national region-born writers, sharing their newest work

Classes begin September 14
Indiana University Northwest welcomes faculty, staff back to campus
Indiana University Northwest faculty and staff reconnected, recharged and reflected at the RedHawks Return Celebration on Monday, August 2.

IU Northwest’s Summer Bridge program aims to build confidence in new students
Free, week-long introduction prepares students for their first year of college with opportunities to explore academic interests, make connections, and more

Register now for a variety of non-credit online courses for learners of all ages

Indiana University Northwest awards scholarships to nearly 350 incoming first-year students
Scholarships total nearly half a million dollars in financial assistance

Spring 2021

IU Northwest named 2021 Best College/University in the Region
Campus selected for honor by readers of the Times of Northwest Indiana

Nonprofits stabilize Northwest Indiana economy and employ thousands with well-paying jobs
New IU report provides nearly two decades of data on the impact of Indiana nonprofits

Register now for a variety of free and low-cost summer courses

Notes of Distinction: May/June 2021
Campus awards and accolades

Indiana University Northwest celebrates the Classes of 2020 and 2021 with outdoor Commencement
Ceremony culminates an extraordinary journey for graduates

Immersing the Chicago and Northwest Indiana Community in Art
Professor and sculptor Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford's work challenges existing convention

IU Northwest’s School of Education receives perfect accreditation
Nationally recognized designation is an endorsement of educational quality

His journey from IU Northwest to the top of the financial sector

Alumni Ron and Linda Jones endow scholarship for Gary residents
Helping others achieve the success they have enjoyed

May update: register now for a variety of free and low-cost summer courses

Celebrating the Class of 2021: Raven Baker
Making every second count

Celebrating the Class of 2021: Angad Sidhu
Making the most of your time