Category Education

Ivy Tech PTK Students Logansport & Kokomo

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo, Logansport students honored at Catalyst 2018

KOKOMO, Ind. – A group of Ivy Tech Community College students and faculty members from Ivy Tech’s Kokomo and Logansport campuses brought home several international awards from Catalyst 2018, the annual conference of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the international…

May 2, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo students honored for academic excellence

KOKOMO, Ind. —Nearly 60 Indiana University Kokomo students were honored for academic excellence in fields ranging from radiologic science and communications, to nursing and political science, with induction into honor societies. The honored students included seven selected as charter inductees…

May 2, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

IUK seniors display artistic accomplishments in exhibition

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo showcases the work of seniors in the New Media, Art, and Technology program, and the fine arts program, in the annual senior exhibition. For Arnulfo Zepeda, it is his first-ever gallery exhibition. “The graphic…

May 2, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

State awards 200 scholarships to future Indiana teachers

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has awarded 200 scholarships to the second class of Next Generation Hoosier Educators. The recipients, selected through a competitive process based on academic achievement and other factors, will receive $7,500 annually (up to $30,000…

May 2, 2018

Community, Education

Day camps at Indiana University Kokomo promote science, creativity, health and fitness

KOKOMO, Ind. —Who says learning ends when the school year is over? At Indiana University Kokomo, students from kindergarten through high school can enjoy hands-on educational experiences in health and fitness, science, and writing and creativity during the summer, led…

April 28, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes April 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University Logansport, is proud to recognize Katherine Howe as the April 2018 Student of the Month. Katherine is a Cass County resident working towards her bachelor degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. When Katherine applied, she…

April 28, 2018

Community, Education

Limited seats remain for 2018-19 ASAP program hosted at Ivy Tech Logansport

LOGANSPORT, Ind. – Fewer than 10 openings remain in the 2018-19 ASAP (Accelerated Associate Program) class for the Kokomo Service Area of Ivy Tech Community College. This year, the program will be based on Ivy Tech’s Logansport campus and interest…

April 25, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo, Logansport campuses induct 64 students into Phi Theta Kappa

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

April 25, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Voorhees named 2018 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee

The 2018 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is 1972 graduate, Rich Voorhees. We look forward to recognizing Rich as our inductee to the Hall of Distinction at the 147th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 2:00…

April 25, 2018

Community, Education

Students showcase research in undergraduate symposium at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. —In the competitive admissions process for a graduate program in mental health counseling, Reanna Staats has research credit that will make her stand out from other candidates. Staats, a senior from Wabash, was among 26 researchers who showcased…

April 22, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School Honor Roll for 3rd 9 weeks of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Caston Elementary School students who made the honor roll for the 3rd 9 Weeks of the 2017-2018 school year: All As Honor Roll Grade 2 Isaac Albright, Malakai Clayton, Grace Colvin, Isaac Curtis, Lyla Gebhardt, Nathan…

April 22, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Elementary School Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2017-2018 school year: 3rd Grade “A” Gwendolyn Barker, Rebekah Birkey, Alexis Bowman, DeVon Estep, Kylee Foust, Mia Hall, Carson Herr, Benjamin Jay,…

April 22, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport Junior High students inducted into National Junior Honor Society

The following students were inducted into National Junior Honor Society at Logansport Junior High School on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Eighth Grade Row 1: Emily Allen, Skyah Birnell, Landry Carter, Caleb Crook, Eliseo Madrigal, Irasema Munoz Diaz, Cheyenne Parmeter, Calryan…

April 16, 2018

Community, Education

IU Board of Trustees approves activities, event center for Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Board of Trustees today approved a Student Activities and Event Center for IU Kokomo – the campus’s first new building in more than 15 years. “The campus is excited about the new Student Activities…

April 8, 2018

Community, Education

L.E.A.D. Conference provides hands-on experience, empowerment, and confidence

KOKOMO, Ind. — Confidence. Teamwork. Communication. Time Management. Leadership. From the initial idea to ensuring the conference ran smoothly, the Women in Business club at Indiana University Kokomo picked up a slew of skills you can’t always get inside the classroom…

April 8, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Hoosier students honored at JAG State Career Development Conference

INDIANAPOLIS — The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program, which helps high school students with barriers to success earn their diploma and learn valuable employability skills, recently hosted the 10th annual State Career Development Conference with more than 160 students competing in…

April 4, 2018

Community, Education

IU Kokomo partnership helps schools grow future teachers

KOKOMO, Ind. — Facing a growing teacher shortage, north central Indiana school districts are partnering with Indiana University Kokomo to prepare their own future educators. The Tomorrow’s Teachers program begins this fall semester at Kokomo, Logansport, Western and Caston high…

April 1, 2018

Achievements, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo and Logansport Phi Theta Kappa chapters earn regional awards

KOKOMO, Ind. — The Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area Phi Theta Kappa chapters, Alpha Phi Pi (APP, Kokomo) and Beta Gamma Zeta (BGZ, Logansport), and their members earned several awards and honors at the honor society’s annual Indiana…

March 26, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll for 3rd Nine Weeks of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Columbia Elementary Honor Roll students for the 3rd nine weeks of the 2017-2018 school year! All Stars Kindergarten: Valeria Alvarado, Aava Broeker, Angelo Castro-Supo, Chayse Dillard, Armando Garcia, Journey Guajardo, Mason Huffman, Noah Martinez, Tidus Myers,…

March 20, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Raderstorf named Academic All-American by National Speech & Debate Association

The Logansport High School Speech Team congratulates Logansport High School senior Jon Raderstorf for being named an Academic All-American from the National Speech & Debate Association! Raderstorf earned 753 competitive speech points, maintained a stellar GPA, and has demonstrated humanity…

March 20, 2018