Casino’s Contribution for Suicide Prevention
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has donated $25,000 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The funds are intended to support the Out of the Darkness Northwest Indiana Walk, taking place on October 3 in Wicker Park, Highland. The donation was officially presented on September 10 at the casino in Gary. For detailed information about the walk, visit the official website.
Valparaiso University’s Institutional Impact Grant
Valparaiso University, alongside Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, has been awarded a joint Institutional Impact grant valued at $492,703. Provided by the Educating Character Initiative at Wake Forest University, this grant supports an initiative called Building Lives for Good: Character Formation through Story. This program aims to help students form internal narratives for personal growth using narrative pedagogy, which involves storytelling and shared experiences. The initiative will pilot stages and incorporate findings for improved implementation.
Women’s Fund Grants Announced
The Women’s Fund of Porter County is distributing $65,000 in grants to local organizations addressing urgent issues for women and children. Beneficiaries include the Northwest Indiana Food Council and Parents as Teachers of Porter County, each receiving $25,000, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which will receive $15,000. Collectively, the Women’s Fund has granted over $1 million since inception to empower women and children in Porter County. More information can be found on their website.
CLH Promotions at Michigan City
CLH, CPAs & Consultants in Michigan City has promoted Allison Leffert, Seth Bedwell, and Ashley Boyan to managerial roles. Allison Leffert, a LaPorte native, advances to senior manager, having started with internships in 2014 and 2015 before joining full-time in 2016. Seth Bedwell also hails from LaPorte and transitioned from internships to full-time staff accountant post-graduation from Trine University. He previously achieved senior accountant status before his manager role. Ashley Boyan becomes assistant manager for client services, shaping new directions since beginning her career with CLH in 2018.
Car Seat Safety Events by Franciscan Health
Franciscan Health Trauma Services organizes free car seat safety checks during National Child Passenger Safety Month. Scheduled for September 23 and 25, these checks occur at Franciscan Health Michigan City’s Legacy Campus and Munster Fire Station No. 2, respectively. Each check requires a reservation and takes about 30 minutes per child. The events are focused on educating caregivers about car seat safety. For reservations, contact via the provided phone number.
SHE Conferences Registration Open
Registration is now open for Franciscan Health’s SHE conferences dedicated to women’s health and empowerment. The first event, themed “The Evolution of the Empowered Woman,” is set for September 26 at Purdue University Northwest in Westville, featuring discussions on health topics. The second event, themed “Take Charge of Your Health through Every Transition,” occurs on October 23 in Hammond. Additional details and ticket purchasing options are available through Franciscan Health Foundation’s website.
Purdue University Northwest’s Enrollment Insights
Recently, Purdue University Northwest marked the beginning of the 2026-27 academic year. They welcomed 1,653 new undergraduate students, achieving a record 70.8% retention rate for returning second-year students. This retention reflects a nearly 5% increase over two years. PNW sees its largest influx of first-year students from local high schools in their service areas, with around 80% of students being Indiana residents. The total enrollment for undergraduate, graduate, and online programs is 6,103 for the fall.
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