The City of Gary’s Emergency Financial Assistance Program was created to provide immediate relief to residents impacted by the devastating derecho storm, and the response from the community has demonstrated how significant the need remains. When this crisis emerged, the city, alongside the Legacy Foundation, committed an initial $250,000 to help families begin their recovery. … Read more
In 2026, Purdue University Northwest is celebrating a decade of changing students’ lives as the university marks its 10th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone and help bring this celebration to life across the campuses, the PNW 10th Anniversary Steering Committee is planning university-wide events that will be open to the entire community. In addition, individual … Read more
Valparaiso, Ind.-The Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana (HBANWI) is proud to announce the 2026 Fall Parade of Homes, taking place September 18–27, 2026, in the prestigious Stonebridge community in Valparaiso. This highly anticipated event will showcase seven high-end custom homes all with a unique approach, situated on large country lots. The HBAWNI Fall Parade … Read more
Board of Elections and Registration The Lake County Board of Elections and Registration (LCBER) has been receiving a very high number of questions about how storm damage and mail-in voting affect the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 general election. The short answer: the vote goes on.
Children were able to play games and participate in other family-friendly activities, such as face-painting. Hello PNW Campus Community, On behalf of the PNW “Roaring Back-to-School” Backpack Giveaway Committee, I’d like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this year’s events on our Hammond and Westville campuses such a tremendous success. … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun spoke to hundreds of regional government and industry leaders in Muncie today, highlighting the state’s commitment to growing business, jobs and wages and commending the economic momentum happening in East Central Indiana. The Governor’s remarks were a highlight of IBJ Media’s Innovate Indiana series, which is convening nine regional … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Braun is reducing the cost of debris removal for communities recovering from August’s severe weather, ensuring eligible communities do not have to bear the cost of recovery alone. “I want to make it clear that Hoosier communities, from our rural towns to the suburbs of our capital city, will not shoulder … Read more
Dear Purdue Northwest faculty and staff, As we begin the 2026–27 academic year, Purdue Northwest Athletics would like to thank you for your continued partnership in supporting the success of our student-athletes both academically and athletically. As a token of our appreciation, all Purdue Northwest faculty and staff will receive complimentary admission to regular-season home … Read more
(Gary, Ind.) The American Association of Professional Baseball announced today that Gary SouthShore RailCats centerfielder Korry Howell was selected as the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year. Howell is a 28-year-old from Chicago who played in the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres organizations. The power-speed threat made history after homering for the 20th time … Read more
As the new semester starts, the PNW calendar page is a great place to stay up to date on campus events. From holidays to Homecoming, you can see the biggest events on PNW’s calendar. See the PNW Calendar Try these resources: myPNWlife Are you a student looking to get involved? MyPNWLife is the best place … Read more