Carol Connelly

2017 Sinai Forum features six dynamic speakers

May 23, 2019 at 1:06 p.m.

The 64th season of the Purdue University Northwest Sinai Forum will open Sept. 10 with noted political analyst Joe Scarborough. The Forum continues its commitment to presenting guest speakers who...

PNW graduate credits faculty with fostering her passion to teach

May 23, 2019 at 1:05 p.m.

Kelly Salyer Ramer has clear memories of attending Westville Elementary School, recalling the teachers and school staff who "knew and valued each student." Ramer earned her bachelor's degree in early...

Once homeless, PNW graduate looks forward to bright future

May 23, 2019 at 1:03 p.m.

When Chanel Rodgers Valentine was granted her bachelor's degree during the recent Purdue University Northwest commencement ceremony on the Westville Campus, she fulfilled a goal that she had set many...

PNW grad aims to help those in need

May 23, 2019 at 1:01 p.m.

Rachel Kunnen has been fascinated with science since fourth grade. Through the years, her interest in the subject has deepened and she decided to study biology when she enrolled at...

Heather Sopata, an alumna of the Purdue University Northwest's Westville Campus, recently to spoke about her success to members of the Women in Engineering and Technology student organization.Sopata, who earned her degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology in 2011, is a program manager for Sullair, a Michigan City company that designs and manufactures air compressor technology.

PNW engineering grad details success in male-dominated field

May 23, 2019 at 12:59 p.m.

Heather Sopata, an alumna of the Purdue University Northwest Westville Campus, recently returned to campus to speak on the story of her success to members of the Women in Engineering...

Purdue Northwest graduate Anneliese Kieper earned her nursing degree in December by achieving a school, work and life balance.

Balancing college, work, and life key for PNW grad

May 23, 2019 at 12:57 p.m.

When Anneliese Kieper earned her bachelor's degree in Nursing during the Purdue University Northwest December commencement in Westville, she looked back on her great memories of her time as a...

PNW grad successfully juggles school, sports, work

May 23, 2019 at 12:56 p.m.

Camille Webster made the most of her time as a student at Purdue University Northwest. The DeMotte resident played volleyball, worked on campus, volunteered to help at dozens of PNW...

With the help of dual-credit classes, it took Hobart resident Zachary Staback just three and a half years to earn his bachelor's degree in business.

Dual-credit classes help student get ahead

May 23, 2019 at 12:53 p.m.

With the help of dual-credit classes offered through Purdue University Northwest, it took Zachary Staback just 3 1/2 years to earn his bachelor's degree in business. He began planning for...

Recent Purdue Northwest graduate Megan Vietor will start her new job as coordinator at Recovery Connection in Valparaiso. "Recovery Connection provides a support system for addicted persons and their families during their recovery period," Vietor said.

PNW grad continues work of serving others

May 23, 2019 at 12:51 p.m.

Megan Vietor gave careful thought to the career that she wanted to pursue. She knew that she wanted a career that would give her an opportunity to help people who...

Kylee Stanko of Mishawaka, a social work graduate of Purdue University Northwest, was recently an intern with Reins of Life, where she worked with children and adults with various physical and mental disabilities who take part in horseback riding activities offered in Michigan City and South Bend.
"I try to be a stable, calming influence. I not only help people with their riding abilities, but I try to be an optimistic, confident, upbeat person who sets a positive example of what someone can accomplish if they set a goal and work for it," Stanko said.

PNW social work graduates ready to enter job market

May 23, 2019 at 12:49 p.m.

Five Purdue University Northwest seniors participating in the Social Work Field Practicum on the Westville Campus are set to take on the world after they graduate on Dec. 9. The...

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