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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

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the Logansport High School students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2017-2018 School Year. 3rd Quarter Grading Period – Honor Roll 4.0 + 9th Grade Mallori Alder, Juliana Asencion, Ana Baltazar Francisco, Amelia…

March 14, 2018

Logansport High School Speech State Qualifiers

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport Speech Team places 12th at 2018 IHSFA State Tournament

Members of the LHS Speech Team secured a 12th place AA finish at the 2018 IHSFA State Tournament held Saturday, March 10 at Fishers High School. Competitors spoke against the top 48 qualifiers in each event, and representing 86 schools…

March 14, 2018

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