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    Governor Braun assesses Anderson storm recovery efforts

    Governor Braun assesses Anderson storm recovery efforts

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    Governor Mike Braun visited Anderson to review storm damage, meet affected families and local leaders, and discuss ongoing state and FEMA recovery support.

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    Gov. Braun highlights Indiana creative economy growth

    Gov. Braun highlights Indiana creative economy growth

    • Governor's Office

    Gov. Mike Braun touts Indiana’s $10.1 billion creative economy, Creative Economy Month, and READI 2.0 arts and culture investments driving jobs and growth.

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    Braun keeps local governments whole during gas tax holiday

    Braun keeps local governments whole during gas tax holiday

    • Governor's Office

    Indiana’s State Board of Finance approved $138.9 million in gas tax reimbursements, keeping local governments whole while Gov. Braun’s gas tax holiday continues.

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    Purdue Northwest women’s soccer edged 1-0 at Parkside

    Purdue Northwest women’s soccer edged 1-0 at Parkside

    • Purdue Northwest

    Purdue Northwest women’s soccer fell 1-0 at Parkside after a first-half penalty kick, despite 10 shots, six on goal, and eight saves from goalkeeper Meta Fischer.

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    Late Goshen goal spoils Williams strike in RedHawks draw

    Late Goshen goal spoils Williams strike in RedHawks draw

    • Indiana University Northwest

    Mari Williams scored early and Indiana University Northwest dominated chances, but Goshen converted an 85th-minute free kick to earn a 1-1 women's soccer draw.

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    Purdue Northwest volleyball falls 3-0 to Davenport at home

    Purdue Northwest volleyball falls 3-0 to Davenport at home

    • Purdue Northwest

    Purdue Northwest volleyball fell 3-0 to Davenport at home despite strong efforts from Addison Smith and De’sheonna Foster in GLIAC play.

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    Plopper, Loebbert set IU Northwest cross country records

    Plopper, Loebbert set IU Northwest cross country records

    • Indiana University Northwest

    Katie Plopper and Nora Loebbert set women’s program records as IU Northwest cross country competed at the Ken Weidt Classic, with RedHawks men also racing the 8K.

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    Governor Braun assesses Anderson storm recovery efforts

    Governor Braun assesses Anderson storm recovery efforts

      Governor Mike Braun visited Anderson to review storm damage, meet affected families and local leaders, and discuss ongoing state and FEMA recovery support.

      Provided
      Gov. Braun highlights Indiana creative economy growth

      Gov. Braun highlights Indiana creative economy growth

        Gov. Mike Braun touts Indiana’s $10.1 billion creative economy, Creative Economy Month, and READI 2.0 arts and culture investments driving jobs and growth.

        Provided
        Braun keeps local governments whole during gas tax holiday

        Braun keeps local governments whole during gas tax holiday

          Indiana’s State Board of Finance approved $138.9 million in gas tax reimbursements, keeping local governments whole while Gov. Braun’s gas tax holiday continues.

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          How-to: printing and troubleshooting on campus

          How-to: printing and troubleshooting on campus

            Learn about updated Purdue Northwest campus printing requirements, how to submit and release print jobs with PaperCut, and basic troubleshooting for common issues.

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            Governor Braun opens more one-stop shops for storm aid

            Governor Braun opens more one-stop shops for storm aid

              Gov. Mike Braun is opening additional one-stop shops in Fayette, Franklin and Henry counties to connect August 2026 storm-impacted Hoosiers with recovery aid.

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              Governor Braun highlights Indiana-Japan economic partnership

              Governor Braun highlights Indiana-Japan economic partnership

                Gov. Mike Braun concludes the 56th MWJA-JMWA conference in Indianapolis, highlighting Indiana’s growing economic, workforce and investment ties with Japan.

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                Gary emergency financial assistance program update

                Gary emergency financial assistance program update

                  Gary’s emergency assistance program deployed $500,000 to over 1,100–1,200 households after the derecho, with ongoing support shifting to debris removal and FEMA aid.

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                  Celebrating 10 years of impact at Purdue University Northwest

                  Celebrating 10 years of impact at Purdue University Northwest

                    Purdue University Northwest will mark its 10th anniversary in 2026 with university-wide and unit-led events, supported by a matching fund application process.

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                    Purdue Northwest women’s soccer edged 1-0 at Parkside

                    Purdue Northwest women’s soccer edged 1-0 at Parkside

                      Purdue Northwest women’s soccer fell 1-0 at Parkside after a first-half penalty kick, despite 10 shots, six on goal, and eight saves from goalkeeper Meta Fischer.

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                      Late Goshen goal spoils Williams strike in RedHawks draw

                      Late Goshen goal spoils Williams strike in RedHawks draw

                        Mari Williams scored early and Indiana University Northwest dominated chances, but Goshen converted an 85th-minute free kick to earn a 1-1 women's soccer draw.

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                        Purdue Northwest volleyball falls 3-0 to Davenport at home

                        Purdue Northwest volleyball falls 3-0 to Davenport at home

                          Purdue Northwest volleyball fell 3-0 to Davenport at home despite strong efforts from Addison Smith and De’sheonna Foster in GLIAC play.

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                          Plopper, Loebbert set IU Northwest cross country records

                          Plopper, Loebbert set IU Northwest cross country records

                            Katie Plopper and Nora Loebbert set women’s program records as IU Northwest cross country competed at the Ken Weidt Classic, with RedHawks men also racing the 8K.

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                            Late goal seals 2-0 setback for Redhawks at Hannibal-LaGrange

                            Late goal seals 2-0 setback for Redhawks at Hannibal-LaGrange

                              IU Northwest men’s soccer fell 2-0 at Hannibal-LaGrange as goalkeeper Carter Levesque made six saves and the Redhawks’ second-half push could not produce a goal.

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                              Purdue Northwest volleyball drops GLIAC opener to Northern Michigan

                              Purdue Northwest volleyball drops GLIAC opener to Northern Michigan

                                Purdue Northwest volleyball fell 3-1 to Northern Michigan in its GLIAC opener, despite 49 kills and a narrow dig advantage in a competitive four-set match.

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                                Women’s soccer drops GLIAC opener to Davenport

                                Women’s soccer drops GLIAC opener to Davenport

                                  Purdue Northwest women’s soccer fell 1-0 to Davenport in its GLIAC opener at Pepsi Field, matching the Panthers in shots but unable to find an equalizer.

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                                  Purdue Northwest faculty and staff get free admission to games

                                  Purdue Northwest faculty and staff get free admission to games

                                    Purdue Northwest faculty and staff receive free admission and one guest pass to regular-season home Lions athletic events during the 2026–27 academic year.

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                                    Luxury homes for sale in the Northwest Indiana area — Updated Sep. 12, 2026

                                    Luxury homes for sale in the Northwest Indiana area — Updated Sep. 12, 2026

                                      Browse through luxury homes in the Northwest Indiana real estate market and find your next home!

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                                      Newly listed homes for sale in Northwest Indiana area — Updated Sep. 11, 2026

                                      Newly listed homes for sale in Northwest Indiana area — Updated Sep. 11, 2026

                                        Browse through recently listed homes in the Northwest Indiana real estate market and find your next home!

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