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    Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police urge safe Memorial Day driving

    Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police urge safe Memorial Day driving

    • Governor's Office

    Gov. Mike Braun and Indiana State Police urge Hoosiers to drive sober and safely over the busy Memorial Day weekend as enforcement increases and crashes decline.

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    Society of innovators at Purdue Northwest hosts inaugural SPARK Summit

    Society of innovators at Purdue Northwest hosts inaugural SPARK Summit

    • Purdue Northwest

    The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest hosted the first SPARK Summit, engaging 150 high school students in creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.

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    Gary/Chicago airport gets $10M grant for new control tower

    Gary/Chicago airport gets $10M grant for new control tower

    • City of Gary Indiana

    Gary/Chicago International Airport received a $10 million FAA grant to build a taller, modern control tower, boosting safety, jobs, and regional economic growth.

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    Gov. Braun highlights Indiana workforce readiness

    Gov. Braun highlights Indiana workforce readiness

    • Governor's Office

    Gov. Mike Braun tours Ivy Tech Valparaiso to highlight Indiana workforce training programs that prepare students for in-demand, well-paying careers statewide.

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    Purdue University Northwest names 2026 PNW Big Sell winners

    Purdue University Northwest names 2026 PNW Big Sell winners

    • Purdue Northwest

    Purdue University Northwest awarded seed funding to three entrepreneurs during the 2026 PNW Big Sell pitch competition, supporting regional startup and student innovation.

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    Gov. Braun urges Indiana grads to stay and save on college

    Gov. Braun urges Indiana grads to stay and save on college

    • Governor's Office

    Gov. Mike Braun highlights a statewide tuition freeze and new diploma pathways, urging Indiana graduates to stay in-state for more affordable college options.

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    Gov. Braun backs public safety and defense economy

    Gov. Braun backs public safety and defense economy

    • Governor's Office

    Gov. Mike Braun signs HEA 1343 and HEA 1268 to bolster Indiana public safety, support the National Guard, enhance cybersecurity, and grow the state’s defense economy.

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    Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police urge safe Memorial Day driving

    Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police urge safe Memorial Day driving

      Gov. Mike Braun and Indiana State Police urge Hoosiers to drive sober and safely over the busy Memorial Day weekend as enforcement increases and crashes decline.

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      Society of innovators at Purdue Northwest hosts inaugural SPARK Summit

      Society of innovators at Purdue Northwest hosts inaugural SPARK Summit

        The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest hosted the first SPARK Summit, engaging 150 high school students in creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.

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        Gary/Chicago airport gets $10M grant for new control tower

        Gary/Chicago airport gets $10M grant for new control tower

          Gary/Chicago International Airport received a $10 million FAA grant to build a taller, modern control tower, boosting safety, jobs, and regional economic growth.

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          Gov. Braun highlights Indiana workforce readiness

          Gov. Braun highlights Indiana workforce readiness

            Gov. Mike Braun tours Ivy Tech Valparaiso to highlight Indiana workforce training programs that prepare students for in-demand, well-paying careers statewide.

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            Purdue University Northwest names 2026 PNW Big Sell winners

            Purdue University Northwest names 2026 PNW Big Sell winners

              Purdue University Northwest awarded seed funding to three entrepreneurs during the 2026 PNW Big Sell pitch competition, supporting regional startup and student innovation.

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              Gov. Braun urges Indiana grads to stay and save on college

              Gov. Braun urges Indiana grads to stay and save on college

                Gov. Mike Braun highlights a statewide tuition freeze and new diploma pathways, urging Indiana graduates to stay in-state for more affordable college options.

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                Gov. Braun backs public safety and defense economy

                Gov. Braun backs public safety and defense economy

                  Gov. Mike Braun signs HEA 1343 and HEA 1268 to bolster Indiana public safety, support the National Guard, enhance cybersecurity, and grow the state’s defense economy.

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                  Braun visits Indiana communities on safety, affordability

                  Braun visits Indiana communities on safety, affordability

                    Gov. Mike Braun toured Indiana communities to promote public safety, affordable child care, rural jobs, advanced manufacturing, and local economic development.

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                    Goal-den standard: Meet PNW graduate Cooper Olson

                    Goal-den standard: Meet PNW graduate Cooper Olson

                      Mechanical engineering graduate and hockey goalie Cooper Olson starts his professional career with the Indiana Sentinels after a record-setting run at PNW.

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                      Chris Vincent named head Purdue Northwest women’s basketball coach

                      Chris Vincent named head Purdue Northwest women’s basketball coach

                        Purdue Northwest hires Chris Vincent as head women’s basketball coach, bringing 14 years of experience and a record of success at Langston, Yale and beyond.

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                        Purdue Northwest promotes Natalie Jarrett to senior associate athletic director

                        Purdue Northwest promotes Natalie Jarrett to senior associate athletic director

                          Purdue University Northwest has promoted Natalie Jarrett to senior associate athletic director for student success, expanding her leadership in academics and operations.

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                          National championship football trophy tour to visit IU Northwest

                          National championship football trophy tour to visit IU Northwest

                            Indiana University Northwest will host a free public stop of the National Championship Football Trophy Tour on March 31 at Moraine Student Center in Gary, Indiana.

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                            Ross and Taylor earn All-GLIAC honors for men’s basketball

                            Ross and Taylor earn All-GLIAC honors for men’s basketball

                              Purdue Northwest’s Kyle Ross and Kevin Taylor earned first- and second-team All-GLIAC honors after leading the Pride in scoring and rebounding in 2025-26.

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                              Men's basketball falls in OT at Lake Superior State

                              Men's basketball falls in OT at Lake Superior State

                                Purdue Northwest men’s basketball fell 93-91 in overtime at Lake Superior State in the GLIAC quarterfinal, despite 27 points from Kyle Ross and 25 from Kevin Taylor.

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                                Purdue Northwest men’s basketball holds off Saginaw Valley State

                                Purdue Northwest men’s basketball holds off Saginaw Valley State

                                  Purdue Northwest men’s basketball beat Saginaw Valley State 76-67 at home, shooting 45.5% from three and 87.0% at the line behind 22 points from Garrett Clark.

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