Category Education

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region honors outstanding academics at 2019 Commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during its commencement ceremony May 10. Genevieve Phillips of Noblesville, who is graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree…

May 9, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo welcomes Tomorrow’s Teachers students from Cass County

KOKOMO, Ind. – The Indiana University Kokomo School of Education welcomed members of its first incoming class of Tomorrow’s Teachers: Growing Our Own students, during its annual recognition ceremony. Ten high school seniors, who have completed dual credit classes taught at…

May 7, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

New teachers, health care professionals applauded at recognition ceremonies

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the achievements of 138 members of the Class of 2019 in the fields of education, nursing, and radiologic science. Faculty honored 27 graduates from the School of Education, 25 in the Division of Allied…

May 7, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ceremonies celebrate IU Kokomo honors students, master’s degrees

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the academic achievements of its students with its annual master’s hooding ceremony and honors convocation Monday, May 6. Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke commended students for their personal commitment to excellence, and challenged them to become…

May 7, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo students honored for academic success

KOKOMO, Ind. – Nearly 50 Indiana University Kokomo students were honored for academic excellence in fields ranging from Spanish to business, and nursing to communications, with selection for national honor societies. Beta Gamma Sigma honorary for business One faculty member and…

May 5, 2019

Community, Education

IU Kokomo Commencement celebrates 679 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2019, at its 50th anniversary Commencement Tuesday, May 7. IU President Michael A. McRobbie will preside over the ceremony for the 679 graduates, who represent 34 Indiana…

May 1, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Six area teens awarded ‘Work Ethic’ scholarships to Ivy Tech Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Six area teens have been named the first recipients of a new Ivy Tech Community College scholarship aimed at rewarding graduates who are earning the Indiana Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate (GWEC) along with their diploma. The students…

April 21, 2019

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Community College and University of Virginia announce new transfer partnership

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College and University of Virginia (UVA) are pleased to announce a new articulation agreement. This agreement allows Ivy Tech students who complete a designated pathway within the Liberal Arts Associate in Arts or Associate…

April 21, 2019

Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo offers variety of summer daycamps

KOKOMO, Ind. – Fight summer brain drain with Indiana University Kokomo’s day camps. With topics ranging from culinary arts to nursing, health and fitness to chemistry, students from kindergarten through high school will be engaged in active learning with IU Kokomo’s…

April 17, 2019

Community, Education

Ivy Tech, Four County announce statewide partnership

KOKOMO – Ivy Tech Community College and Four County, a behavioral health services provider throughout north central Indiana, have announced the first partnership under the College’s Achieve Your Degree initiative in Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area. The Four County Achieve…

April 17, 2019

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Community College encourages filing of FAFSA by April 15

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College encourages all students, current or prospective, intending to take classes in the 2019-2020 academic year to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15, 2019. In particular, students who…

April 14, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll – 3rd Quarter of 2018-2019 school year

Congratulations to the following Columbia Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: A Honor Roll Third Grade: Mya Hershberger, Molly Hunnicutt, Sommer Lucero, Yadira Melo, Austin Musselman, Troutlawla Say, Jaxson Zimmerman…

April 14, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary Honor Roll for 3rd quarter of 2018-2019 school year

Congrats to the following Fairview Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: A Honor Roll Third Grade: Fourth Grade:Kaytlyn Abbott, Robert Clem, Christopher Curry, Alana Fagan, Nevaeh Hayden, Roberto Juan-Sebastian, Connor…

April 14, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Elementary Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2018-2019 school year

Congrats to the following Lewis Cass Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd Quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. “A” Honor Roll 3rd Grade— Ava Angle, Bryleigh Byers, Bentley Fross, Madelyn Hillis, Drew Landis, Delaney McLaughlin, Claire…

April 14, 2019

Community, Education, Events

‘College 101: Parent Night’ set for April 18 at Ivy Tech Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Community college can be the perfect next step for a high school senior – offering a chance for academic success and an important transition time, whether that senior is looking for a launching pad for a great…

April 10, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2018-2019 School Year

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: 6th Grade High Honor Roll Jaylynn Elpers, Nolan Hahn, Allen Healton, Curtis Henry, Sydney Holmquist, Riley Johnson, Madeline Leicht,…

March 31, 2019

Community, Education

Second annual girls STEM summer camp set at Ivy Tech Kokomo

UPDATED MAY 13, 2019: KOKOMO, Ind. – The deadline to register for this year’s Gearing Up Girls for STEM summer camp at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo has been extended to May 22. The camp, designed for girls going into…

March 31, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2018-2019 School Year

Congratulations to the following Landis Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: 1st Grade All Stars Elena Azpeitia, Madelyn Broomfield, Patrick Cobb, Yorley Contreras-Hernandez, Angel Gazcon, Juan Guajardo, Alexander Helton, Bronson…

March 28, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Speech Team results from 2019 State Tournament

The Logansport High School Speech Team concluded their 2019 season by placing 7th in the team sweepstakes of Class AA and 14th out of the entire combined non-class divisional IHSFA State Tournament. 87 schools were represented at State, held Saturday,…

March 11, 2019

Community, Education

Ivy Tech offering ‘Work Ethic’ scholarships

KOKOMO, Ind. — Applications are being accepted from seniors at 12 area high schools for a new scholarship aimed at rewarding graduates who are earning the Indiana Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate (GWEC) along with their diploma. One student from each…

March 7, 2019