Expanding Educational Opportunities
Rep. Mrvan is an active supporter of public schools, teachers, and students. During his first two terms in office, Rep. Mrvan served on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, which oversees federal programs and initiatives dealing with education at all levels -- from preschool through high school to higher education and continuing education. These include, elementary and secondary education initiatives, including the No Child Left Behind Act, special education (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), teacher quality & teacher training, scientifically-based reading instruction, and vocational and technical education.
Rep. Mrvan looks forward to supporting legislative efforts to gain support for public education through proper funding of school districts, goal-oriented programs, and equal access and support for all students. Additionally, Rep. Mrvan hosts annual programs for students including the Congressional Art Competition in the spring and the Congressional App Challenge in the fall.
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U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, toured the new American Water Training Facility that's been under construction in Gary.
The water utility that serves communities across Northwest Indiana has invested $1.8 million in the new training facility that will train its operators, improve workforce readiness and prepare the next generation of utility workers.
On Friday, July 24, Indiana American Water welcomed Congressman Frank Mrvan to its new Northwest Indiana Training Facility, offering a firsthand look at the nearly completed training center that is expected to open in the fall.
The visit began with welcome remarks from Drake Abramson, government affairs lead at Indiana American Water, and Barry Suits, president of Indiana American Water.
U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, left, speaks with PNW student researchers who are working on initiatives in the PNW Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS).
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) hosted U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan on July 17 to share updates on key initiatives spearheaded by the center.
Washington, DC – Rep. Frank J. Mrvan is pleased to announce the nominees who have accepted their appointments to the U.S. Military Service Academies from Indiana’s First Congressional District.
Military Service Academy Nominations are recommended to Congressman Mrvan by his Military Service Academy Board, which includes veterans, community leaders, and active duty and retired servicemembers from across Indiana’s First Congressional District.
Washington, DC – Rep. Frank J. Mrvan is pleased to announce the nominees who have accepted their appointments to the U.S. Military Service Academies from Indiana’s First Congressional District.
Military Service Academy Nominations are recommended to Congressman Mrvan by his Military Service Academy Board, which includes veterans, community leaders, and active duty and retired servicemembers from across Indiana’s First Congressional District.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced that Sophia Eko of Bishop Noll Institute is the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced the details of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students from Indiana’s First Congressional District.
Each year, the Congressional Institute and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor the Congressional Art Competition as an opportunity to promote the artistic talent in each Congressional District.
Local leaders, construction companies, and community members alike gathered in Michigan City on December 5 to celebrate Paladin’s new Success Hub within its 24,000-square-foot facility at the official Ribbon Cutting & Open House. Made possible by the $1.5 million of federal funding, financial support from La Porte County Council and Congressman Frank Mrvan, and a generous contribution from Tonn and Blank Construction, LLC, as part of the company’s community investment initiatives, Paladin now has the capacity to serve an additional 100 people in the new Success Hub.
Rep. Frank Mrvan announced Josue Pedraza of Morton High School is the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in Indiana’s First Congressional District.
Pedraza used JavaScript to create his winning application, RoboticsMuse. The application is an educational hub with resources and interactive lessons for students to learn more about robotics and find a community of peers who are also interested in STEM.
Paladin Opens First Success Hub in Michigan City
✨ On December 5, 2025, Paladin proudly unveiled its first-ever Success Hub in Michigan City, Indiana — a modern adult learning and community space designed to empower individuals of all abilities. TEAM WIMS’ Ric Federighi and Mariah Land attended the event along with a number of community organizations.
A Celebration of Community and Inclusion