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Education

Humanities and Social Sciences reward students for academic excellence

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Kokomo School of Humanities and Social Sciences honored students for their achievements during the academic year, during its annual honors convocation Monday (May 10). Dean Eric Bain-Selbo…

May 11, 2021

Education

Indiana University Kokomo’s Radiologic sciences students honored for success

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo saluted 29 members of the Class of 2021 in the field of radiologic science during its annual recognition ceremony. Faculty honored three graduates in applied health science,…

May 11, 2021

Education

NASA Astronauts share Teacher Appreciation Week message from the International Space Station

Here’s an update from Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller – “Thanks to all educators for the difference they are making in our world!” NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur share a special message during Teacher Appreciation Week while aboard…

May 10, 2021

Education

Nursing professionals congratulated for accomplishments

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — Nearly 100 health care professionals earned accolades from the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing, at its annual recognition ceremony. Faculty saluted 12 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), 52…

May 8, 2021

Education

Newly-minted teachers lauded in annual recognition ceremony at Indiana University Kokomo

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Kokomo School of Education celebrated its newest graduates, in a virtual recognition ceremony Wednesday (May 5). Seventeen future educators — 13 in elementary education, two in secondary education,…

May 6, 2021

Education, State

State’s Message to Hoosiers: File Your FAFSA by May 15, 2021

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Commission for Higher Education (INDIANAPOLIS) – Hoosiers who haven’t yet filed the most important form for receiving student financial aid have just a few days left to file before Indiana’s new deadline of May 15.…

May 5, 2021

Education

Indiana University Kokomo Commencement will honor 2020, 2021 classes on May 11, 2021

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021, at its Commencement ceremony Tuesday, May 11. IU President Michael A. McRobbie will preside…

May 5, 2021

Education

NASA Space Place shares new activities, interactive games, video clips, downloadable coloring pages, and the May Art Challenge

Here are some links shared by Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Color Your Universe hidden object game: New May art challenge prompt (OSIRIS-REx): NASA Climate Kids A Guide to Climate Change for Kids (web article and printable PDF):…

May 4, 2021

Education

Applications open until May 31, 2021 for FY2022 IDHS Foundation Scholarships

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Homeland Security Indiana college students who volunteer with a public safety organization can now apply for the FY 2022 round of the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship. The Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship…

May 4, 2021

Education, State

On My Way Pre-K applications for the 2021-2022 school year now available statewide

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families statewide who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive free, high-quality, pre-kindergarten education…

May 4, 2021

Education, State

Scholarships available through Indiana’s Build, Learn, Grow initiative to help working families connect to early care and education

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced the Build, Learn, Grow initiative, which is making 50,000 scholarships available to help connect Hoosier children from working…

May 4, 2021

Education

Ivy Tech sets enrollment events for June 7, 2021 class start

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo will offer virtual and in-person enrollment opportunities throughout the month of May. During the events, prospective students will have the opportunity to complete…

April 30, 2021

Education

Maple Farms Agriculture Classroom part of new Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — For the Maple family of Howard County’s Maple Farms, Ivy Tech Community College is a critical component of a successful Kokomo and the surrounding communities – and they’ve put their…

April 30, 2021

Education

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter flies faster, farther on third flight

Here’s an update from Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter continues to set records, flying faster and farther on Sunday, April 25, 2021 than in any tests it went through on Earth. Please click link below to…

April 28, 2021

Education

Logansport High School celebrates early college week April 26-30, 2021

SOURCE: News release from Logansport High School Logansport High Schoolis partnering with the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) to celebrate Early College Week from April 26-30, 2021. Early College Week focuses public attention on the unique impact…

April 24, 2021

Community, Education

Ivy Tech to offer Certified Professional Food Manager Course May 3 and 5, 2021 in Logansport

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is offering an instructor-led training course May 3 and 5 to prepare students to take the Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) certification exam. The…

April 23, 2021

Education, State

Crossing the Finish Line: State of Indiana, Ivy Tech and Vincennes accelerating credential completion for thousands of high school students

{GTranslate] SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Education INDIANAPOLIS — This summer, thousands of Hoosier high school students will have the opportunity to accelerate the completion of a high-demand credential or one year of college credit through a new…

April 21, 2021

Education

NASA’s latest happenings through April 24, 2021

Here’s the latest update from Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: NASA’s latest happenings through April 24th Due to unfavorable weather conditions along the flight path, NASA and SpaceX now are targeting Friday, April 23 at 5:49 a.m. EDT for the launch.…

April 21, 2021

Education

MIT, radiography students at Indiana University Kokomo race to knowledge, networking

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — Who was born in a lightning storm, was a rival to Thomas Edison, and discovered the rotating magnetic field, which led to the development of the modern MRI? If you knew…

April 20, 2021

Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Nursing faculty support equipment to boost instruction

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — Between them, these five members of Ivy Tech Kokomo’s nursing faculty have accumulated 84 years of experience in the nursing profession. Their years of service in the field range from…

April 20, 2021