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Achievements, Community

IU Kokomo celebrates largest graduating class at 2017 Commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the success of its largest-ever graduating class with pomp and pageantry, at Commencement ceremonies Tuesday (May 9). Faculty, dressed in bright-colored regalia, lined the hallways of the Kokomo Event and Conference Center, applauding…

May 10, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Students recognized at Indiana University Kokomo master’s hooding, honors convocation

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the achievements of its students during the academic year, with the annual master’s hooding ceremony and honors convocation. Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke congratulated the graduates on their accomplishments, and expressed her deep appreciation for…

May 10, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport High School names 2017 Hall of Distinction Inductee

The 2017 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is 1965 graduate, Mike Wood. We look forward to recognizing Mike as this year’s inductee to the Hall of Distinction at the 146th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at…

May 8, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

IUK students inducted into Spanish honor society

KOKOMO, Ind. — Fourteen Indiana University Kokomo students were honored for achievement in Spanish language, with induction into the Omega Upsilon chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the collegiate national Spanish honor society. J.R. Pico, lecturer in Spanish, noted that students…

May 8, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Nursing, allied health graduates recognized for achievement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo welcomed more than 120 new medical professionals to the field, with recognition ceremonies hosted by the School of Nursing and Division of Allied Health Sciences Thursday, May 4. Receiving their pins were 103 nursing…

May 8, 2017

Indiana University Kokomo Business Students 2017

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Academic achievement honored for IU Kokomo business students

KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Kokomo School of Business honored its top students with induction into Beta Gamma Sigma honorary. Kathy Parkison, professor of economics, said inductees are considered to be the best in business. “Beta Gamma Sigma inductees…

May 8, 2017

Achievements, Community

Former Prisoner of War named ‘Citizen of the Week’

A local man who was a prisoner of war in World War II is recognized this week with a special city award. Ova Huff served for many years in local planning and zoning capacities on the city’s behalf. But many…

May 8, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo, Logansport campuses induct students into Phi Theta Kappa

KOKOMO and LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Fifty-five students in Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region were recently honored for their academic achievement with induction into the Alpha Pi Phi (Kokomo) and Beta Gamma Zeta (Logansport) chapters of Phi Theta Kappa international…

May 4, 2017

IUK School of Education Recognition Ceremony 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo School of Education honors graduates for achievements

Twenty-two students were honored by Indiana University Kokomo’s School of Education during a recognition ceremony on Wednesday (May 3). For Christian Staton, this is a great achievement as he never expected to even attend college until a special teacher encouraged…

May 4, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo communications students inducted into honorary

KOKOMO, Ind. — Fourteen Indiana University Kokomo students were chosen as charter members of the campus’ new chapter of Lambda Pi Eta honorary for communications. “We began the chapter to recognize our students for their hard work and dedication to…

May 4, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Record 643 graduates to be celebrated at IU Kokomo Commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — A record 643 graduates will be celebrated at Indiana University Kokomo’s Commencement, as IU President Michael A. McRobbie presides over the ceremony. The Class of 2017 represents 29 Indiana counties, 11 states, and 12 countries. Fifty-two students…

May 3, 2017

Achievements, Community

Collins named “Citizen of the Week”

A local woman who has raised thousands of dollars for a Christmas benefit is recognized this week as Logansport’s Citizen of the Week. Lora Collins is a familiar face on the west side of Logansport in recent years. Through a…

May 1, 2017

Indiana University Kokomo senior Jessica Gordon

Achievements, Community, Education

IUK student overcomes tragedies to complete degree on time

KOKOMO, Ind. — Life slammed Jessica Gordon with plenty of reasons to quit. In a five-day period in August 2016, her long-time boyfriend died, and she lost her home, most of her belongings, and her car to a tornado. Nobody…

April 28, 2017

Columbia Middle School Battle of the Books team

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School wins “Battle of the Books”

Congratulations to CMS Battle of the Books team for another win in this area competition with Lewis Cass, Pioneer, and Lincoln on April 20, 2017 at the Cass County Public Library! Columbia students beat Lincoln and Pioneer students in three…

April 26, 2017

Jay Schimmel - Trine University Student of the Month

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Trine University recognizes April 2017 Student of the Month

Jay Schimmel is a criminal justice major at Trine University in Logansport. Much like many Trine students, Jay went off to college right after high school. Upon completion of his associate degree, Jay joined the work force. Working in a…

April 26, 2017

Achievements, Community

Historian Castaldi ‘Citizen of the Week’

A man who grew up in Logansport and never lost a growing fascination with the area’s history and the former Wabash & Erie Canal is the latest recipient of a city honor. Tom Castaldi, the first board president of the…

April 24, 2017

Achievements, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region students, faculty honored at Catalyst 2017

KOKOMO, Ind. – A group of Ivy Tech Community College students and faculty members from the Kokomo Region brought home a number of international awards from Catalyst 2017, the annual conference of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the international academic…

April 19, 2017

Achievements, Community

McQuinn named ‘Citizen of the Week’

A local woman who has been a tireless advocate of recognizing veterans and their contributions is this week’s honoree as the Logansport Citizen of the Week. When the World War II Honor Roll was updated, Elizabeth McQuinn spent considerable time…

April 19, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston student to receive Cato Memorial Scholarship

The Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. is pleased to announce this year’s group of 13 senior student athletes who will be honored next week with the 2017 C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarship Awards. To reward the efforts of Indiana’s…

April 11, 2017

Achievements, Community

Veteran Myers named ‘Citizen of the Week’

A man who was born in a log cabin near New Waverly and survived months as a prisoner of war during World War II is the latest recipient of the Logansport Citizen of the Week Award. Jim Myers, 94, a…

April 10, 2017