Education
BNL Scholarship Foundation honors Class of 2026 with awards at Annual Presentation Program
BEDFORD – The Bedford North Lawrence Scholarship Foundation celebrated student achievement and community generosity during its annual scholarship presentation program held Thursday evening at the…
Purdue celebrates 13th Day of Giving
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University marked its 13th Day of Giving on Wednesday (April 29), building upon its powerful philanthropic momentum. As part of the…
Scholarship opportunities are available for children of veterans
BEDFORD — Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough is issuing a call to action for local military families, detailing life-changing scholarship opportunities available to the children…
Ivy Tech Bloomington supporters donated more than $36,000 on Ivy Tech Day
BLOOMINGTON — Ivy Tech Day on April 21 brought support for the more than 11,000 students at Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington. During the college’s…
Purdue receives $20M commitment from Ricks Family Foundation to establish Daniels School institute
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University has received a $20 million commitment from the Ricks Family Foundation to establish the Purdue Institute for Healthcare Systems Innovation…
Alumnus and wife commit $7M to College of Engineering to support scholarships
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University has received a $7 million commitment from alumnus Bill McFadden (BS industrial management 1968) and his wife, Sharon, to support…
Becky’s Place launches new dental assistant program to empower local women
BEDFORD — Becky’s Place has announced the launch of a new Dental Assistant Training Program, marking a significant step in its mission to provide women…
“America in Focus” brings weekly patriotic stories to WBIW ahead of nation’s 250th celebration
BEDFORD — A new weekly radio segment celebrating America’s past and present is now airing on WBIW 1340 AM, bringing a patriotic spotlight to the…
Sparklight awards $2,500 STEM grant to Lawrence County 4-H Superior STEAM program
BEDFORD — A local youth program focused on science and technology education has received a financial boost through a nationwide grant initiative. Sparklight has awarded…
Purdue installs 160-foot-tall flagpole at Ross-Ade Stadium in honor of America’s 250th anniversary
WEST LAFAYETTE — As part of Purdue University’s yearlong commemoration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America, university leadership, dignitaries, and students…
