At IU Northwest, you'll meet people from all walks of life. We provide a friendly community in which faculty, staff and students interact in an energetic and positive environment.
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At IU Northwest, you'll meet people from all walks of life. We provide a friendly community in which faculty, staff and students interact in an energetic and positive environment.
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Indiana University Northwest students are shaped by the talented faculty,
the academic environment and the diverse student body of the university.
This atmosphere is perfect for developing the interpersonal skills that
promote a respect for diversity. This ability is highly valued by
employers as they draw upon the talents of individuals who understand the
richness of diversity within people, cultures and communities.
IUN ranks number one in Indiana and fourth among all Midwestern states in
campus diversity, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report
guidebook of "America's Best Colleges." This year's guidebook, features a
new table on campus diversity. The table, geared for those who view
going to college as a chance to learn from people who have different
backgrounds from their own, rates national universities, national liberal
arts colleges and regional institutions.
"We are very proud of the diversity within our student body," said Hilda Richards, chancellor of Indiana University Northwest. "Part of our job at IUN is to help prepare students to live and work successfully in a pluralistic society. Northwest Indiana is the most diverse community in the state and our students learn first-hand the value of and a respect for diversity. As part of our mission, we strive to create a learning environment that embraces differences and is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge."
"Here at IUN we work hard to make every student feel comfortable. Our academic programs serve as a vehicle to bring students of all ages and backgrounds together," said Ernest Smith, interim vice chancellor for student services.
In April, IUN's Diversity Working Group, an interdisciplinary association of faculty, staff and students, will host the second Great Lakes Regional Conference on Diversity. The university also participates in and sponsors a number of cultural events and activities through its extensive network of clubs and organizations. Students are able to gain in-depth knowledge through IUN's Women's, Afro-American and Latino Studies programs.
U.S. News & World Report's Campus Diversity Among Regional Universities: |
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| School | Index | Largest Minority Group% |
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| Northeastern Illinois University | 0.65 | Hispanic, 24% |
| Roosevelt University (IL) | 0.58 | African-American, 29% |
| Columbia College (IL) | 0.57 | African-American, 20% |
| Indiana University Northwest | 0.50 | African-American, 24% | National-Louis University (IL) | 0.47 | African-American, 18% |
| Lewis University (IL) | 0.45 | African-American, 19% | Purdue University--Calumet (IN) | 0.42 | Hispanic, 13% | St. Xavier University (IL) | 0.42 | African-American, 14% | Aurora University (IL) | 0.41 | African-American, 12% | Lincoln University (MO) | 0.40 | African-American, 25% | Benedictine University (IL) | 0.37 | Asian-American, 11% | Dominican University (IL) | 0.36 | Hispanic, 11% | Marygrove College (MI) | 0.33 | African-American, 80% |