NASA has successfully launched its newest space telescope from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The telescope reached orbit just 10 minutes after liftoff and is now beginning its mission to shed light on some of the universe’s biggest unsolved mysteries. Named after astronomer Nancy Grac…
Nine Region school districts were awarded with robotics competition grants that recognize strong STEM programming and hands-on engineering opportunities for students.
Plenty of food was available for the Purdue Northwest Welcome Rally event at the Hammond Campus Thursday.
Samantha Esquivel shows off her Purdue University Northwest Lions T-shirt at the Purdue Northwest Welcome Rally event Thursday.
Purdue Northwest freshman Dynasti Vaughn tries her hand at the Rush Physical Therapy Pong game at the Purdue Northwest Welcome Rally.
Kellie Butler, a senior administrative assistant for the Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation, tries on a pair of virtual reality goggles.
Milo Carlton (center) explains the Purdue Northwest SAE car to Josh Miranda (left) and Brian Nemorin.
Student Life Activities Board President Kayla Seymour helps pass out T-shirts to the students.
Students pick a duck for prizes at the Purdue Northwest Welcome Rally event.
Freshman Israel Cuellar tests his skills at the Psychology Department ring toss game.
Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Chris Holford poses with Psychology Department Chair Gisele Casanova.

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NASA has successfully launched its newest space telescope from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The telescope reached orbit just 10 minute…
Northwest Indiana school boards meet this week to consider staff employment and a special meeting for a district’s 2027 budget.
With every Northwest Indiana school back in session, school boards turned to storm pay, contracts and other district business this week.
Indiana received $26 million in federal emergency funding to repair highways and bridges damaged by extreme rainfall and flooding this month.
Dozens of Northwest Indiana schools and districts received state safety grants. See how much funding each was awarded.
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