Category Education

Community, Education

Mayoral internship solidifies career decision for student

KOKOMO, Ind. — As a political science major, Jake LeDonne learns about the theory of government and world politics in his classes. As an intern with Logansport Mayor David Kitchell, he gets an up close and personal look at how…

October 11, 2018

Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets Next Level Jobs event for Oct. 18

KOKOMO Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo’s Next Level Jobs event set for Oct. 18 will be an opportunity to learn about educational options available for adults interested in updating their skills, returning to the workforce, or moving up…

October 11, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech sets Express Enrollment Days Oct. 23 & 24 at Kokomo, Logansport campuses

KOKOMO – Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo and Logansport campuses are participating in statewide Express Enrollment Days Oct. 23 and 24 to offer an efficient way to complete enrollment and registration requirements to be ready when spring semester begins Jan.…

October 11, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Cass County Community Foundation announces 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen is pleased to announce Cass County’s 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program finalists: Derek Bergstedt, Logansport High School Mackenzie Campbell, Pioneer High School Meagan Chan, Pioneer High School Jack Kiser, Pioneer High School…

October 8, 2018

Community, Education, State

Superintendent McCormick Releases 2019 Legislative Priorities and Shares Mid-Term Accomplishments

INDIANAPOLIS – Student Learning, School Improvement, and Operational Effectiveness highlight the 2019 Indiana Department of Education’s legislative priorities released today by Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Jennifer McCormick. Part of the process of developing the legislative priorities included a…

October 1, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors August 2018 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. – One hundred sixteen Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in August 2018. The graduates represent 19 Indiana counties and five states. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Alexandria Heath Michael Davidson, Bachelor of Science in…

September 25, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes September 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University in Logansport is proud to announce Nathan Allen as the September 2018 Student of the Month. Nathan is a Logansport resident and recently completed his associate degree at Ivy Tech Community College. Nathan was able to transfer his…

September 11, 2018

Community, Education

Prestigious research fellowship prepares senior for graduate school

KOKOMO, Ind. — After a summer of research and mentorship by professors in her field, Marisha Rigle is even more prepared to succeed as a graduate student. Rigle, a senior at IU Kokomo, was one of four IU students selected…

September 10, 2018

Community, Education

Deadline coming to enroll for Ivy Tech classes that start Oct. 15

KOKOMO, Ind. – A new group of eight-week classes – many covered by the Indiana Workforce Ready Grant – is set to begin Oct. 15 at Ivy Tech Community College. Classes covered by the WRG are geared toward short-term programs…

September 10, 2018

Education

Deadline for Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship application is Nov. 30, 2018

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is now accepting applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. Now in its third year, the scholarship provides up to $7,500 each year of college (up to $30,000 total) for top performing Hoosier…

September 5, 2018

Community, Education

Dual credit courses save area families more than $1.6 million

KOKOMO, Ind. – Thanks to dual credit courses offered by area high schools through Ivy Tech Community College, families in the College’s Kokomo Service Area saved $1,665,358 for credits awarded to their children in the 2017-18 academic year. The dual…

August 28, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo to celebrate 50th anniversary on Aug. 23 with gift to the community

KOKOMO Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College is marking its 50th anniversary in the Kokomo area this year and the public is invited to join in a campus/community celebration Thursday, Aug. 23. A big tent will be up, the balloons…

August 22, 2018

Community, Education, State

Holcomb shares school safety report, recommendations & next steps

On Friday, Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb released the report detailing the school safety recommendations compiled by a working group formed by Indiana Department of Homeland Security Director Bryan Langley, in conjunction with David Woodward, the Indiana Department of Education’s…

August 12, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech in Logansport offers extended hours to assist students for fall semester

LOGANSPORT, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College’s Logansport campus is offering extended hours during the weeks of August 13 and August 20 to help students challenged to get in during regular office hours. Staff will be on hand from 8…

August 12, 2018

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech hosting 21st Century Scholars Day on Kokomo Campus on Aug. 11

KOKOMO, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College is hosting a 21st Century Scholars Day on the Kokomo Campus from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. “The event is designed as an opportunity for high school students in Indiana’s 21st…

August 4, 2018

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech sets Express Enrollment Days on Aug. 9 and 11 at Kokomo, Logansport campuses

KOKOMO – The last Express Enrollment Days before fall semester begins at Ivy Tech Community College are set for Aug. 9 and 11 at the College’s Kokomo and Logansport campuses. The event offers an efficient way to complete enrollment and…

August 1, 2018

Community, Education

Art students commissioned to create mural in downtown Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — On the side of a downtown business, a vision of Kokomo 1,000 years into the future is taking shape, under the hands of talented Indiana University Kokomo artists. On summer evenings, the five students in Minda Douglas’s…

July 31, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo offers Saturday hours Aug. 4 to assist students

KOKOMO, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Express Enrollment Center is offering extended hours during the week of July 30 to help students challenged to get in during regular office hours. Staff will be on hand from 9 a.m.…

July 29, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech announces 2018 Spring Semester Dean’s List

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area has announced the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2018 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade…

July 22, 2018

Community, Education

Columbia Sixth Grade Academy – Kickoff Dates

All Logansport sixth grade students and parents will be receiving letters in the mail. Please be on the lookout for this information. EXPLORERS – August 2 – Students and Parents arrive at 8:30. Please enter Door 3 (Gym entrance). Parent…

July 22, 2018