Category Education

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors December 2017 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — One hundred fifty-seven Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in December 2017. The graduates represent 18 Indiana counties, two states, and Saudi Arabia. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Arcadia Cayley Jo Higginbotham, Bachelor…

March 11, 2018

Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo donors honored at Chancellor’s Guild dinner

KOKOMO, Ind. —Indiana University Kokomo thanked the donors whose partnership provides educational opportunities for students, at the annual Chancellor’s Guild dinner. Seventy-five donors and friends attended the annual event, hosted by Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke, to honor those who have given…

March 11, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo names leadership team for $3 million capital campaign

Nineteen leaders from around north central Indiana have come together to help raise local funds to complete the announced transformation of the Kokomo Campus of Ivy Tech Community College at 1815 E. Morgan St. on the northeast side of Kokomo.…

March 8, 2018

Community, Education

Latino Leadership conference celebrates culture, differences, dreams

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo celebrated one of its fastest-growing student populations, hosting the 19th annual IU Latino Leadership Conference. About 220 college and high school students attended the conference, Finding Strength through our Diverse Identities, with workshops on…

March 8, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo earns National Test Center Certification

KOKOMO Ind. – The testing center at Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus was honored recently for achieving Test Center Certification from the National College Testing Association (NCTA). This certification is recognition that a test center operates under the highest…

February 27, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo announces Fall 2017 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 Fall 2017 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade…

February 18, 2018

Community, Education

Community invited to tour Indiana University Kokomo’s campus crime lab

KOKOMO, Ind. — Get an inside look at Indiana University Kokomo’s new crime lab, at an open house Thursday, February 22. Faculty, staff, and students in the criminal justice program will show the equipment and demonstrate what they teach and…

February 18, 2018

Community, Education

Logansport HS Speech Team benevolence drive nets donations for local organizations

The annual Logansport High School Speaking of Love Tournament brought 29 speech teams and more than 400 competitors, judges and coaches to the campus. Logansport High School Speech Team placed 7th and had nine top 13 finalists. Individual awards went…

February 18, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport High School Honor Roll for 2nd Quarter of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Logansport High School students who were recognized for their achievements during the 2nd quarter of the 2017-2018 school year: 2nd Quarter Grading Period Honor Roll 4.0 + 9th Grade Lesley Alcala, Juliana Asencion, Maxwell Baker, Ana…

February 18, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Elementary Honor Rolls for First Semester and 2nd Quarter of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass Elementary students who were honored for their achievements during the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year: First Semester ALL A HONOR ROLL FIFTH GRADE Jaylynn Elpers, Riley Johnson, Nicholas Park, Sophie Ray,…

February 18, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes January 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University is proud to announce that Eric Wayne See is the January 2018 Student of the Month. There’s something to be said about things feeling right and that’s how Eric felt from the moment he was introduced to the…

January 31, 2018

Community, Education, State

Indiana Department of Education Launches New Teacher Recruitment and Retention Campaign

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has announced the launch of a teacher recruitment and retention campaign. Two new websites, EducateIN.org and Indiana.Teachers-Teachers.com, will provide those looking for a career in the classroom the opportunity to connect with…

January 27, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earn dean’s list honors

KOKOMO, Ind. —Six hundred sixty full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned dean’s list honors for the fall 2017 semester. Dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0, while carrying at least 12…

January 21, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo part-time students recognized for academic excellence

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo honors part-time students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for 2017. To qualify for the Dean’s List, each student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0…

January 21, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2017-2018

Congratulations to these Caston Elementary School students for their achievements during the 2nd 9 weeks of the 2017-2018 school year! All As Honor Roll Grade 2: Isaac Albright, Jack Brumett, Owen Chapman, Malakai Clayton, Grace Colvin, Isaac Curtis, Lyla Gebhardt,…

January 21, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Junior High and Lewis Cass High School Honor Rolls for Q2 and Semester 1 of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Junior and Senior High students recognized for their achievements during the 2nd grading period and first semester of the 2017-2018 school year. Q2 Grade 6 High Honor Roll: Faith Abbott, Maci Garland, Jonathan Gorham, Skylar…

January 21, 2018

Logansport Speech Team at Hamilton Southeastern 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Speech Team places 6th at Hamilton Southeastern

The Logansport High School Speech Team placed 6th out of 22 schools at the Hamilton Southeastern Tournament on Saturday, January 13. Individual awards went to: Stefanie Maxson, 12th Oratory; Diana Pearson, 11th Informative; Parker Wilburn, 10th Radio; Josiah Richey, 9th…

January 19, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Awards and Honor Roll for 2nd 9 Weeks of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following students from Columbia Elementary for their achievements during the 2nd 9 weeks of the 2017-2018 school year! All Stars Kindergarten: Valeria Alvarado, Aava Broeker, Chayse Dillard, Armando Garcia, Mason Huffman, Noah Martinez, Tidus Myers, Christopher Rodriguez-Castro,…

January 19, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for 2nd 9 weeks of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Landis Elementary students who were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2nd 9 weeks of the 2017-2018 school year! Kindergarten All Stars Joya-Clara Abi Fadel, Aubriea Adair, Elena Azpeitia, Leonardo Bartolome-Sebastian, Grace Cobb, Yorley Contreras-Hernandez, Macee…

January 19, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary G2 Awards for 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Franklin Elementary students who were recognized for achievements during the 2nd grading period of the 2017-2018 school year. Responsible Student: KDG – Lucas Angle, Olivia Beatty, Availah Elliott, Nikita Finney, Pedro Flores, Farrah Fry, Lily Galbreath,…

January 17, 2018