Category Education

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo student one of 20 named to national academic team

KOKOMO, Ind. – Trisha Norfleet, a recent graduate of Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus, is one of 20 two-year college students who have been named to the All-USA Community College Academic Team. The students, recently honored for their outstanding…

June 8, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll – 4th 9 Weeks of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following students at Landis Elementary School in Logansport: Kindergarten All Stars Lesly Abarca Castillo, Daniel Alarcon Marcial, Guardianna Alvarez, Nathan Anaya-Mendez, Gabryella Ashby, Yosgarth Avila Figueroa, Ariana Avila Ochoa, Grayson Bault, Braelyn Beckman, Marquon Bell, Sebastian Berkshire,…

June 6, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll for 4th Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following students from Columbia Elementary School in Logansport: Kindergarten All Stars: Zaleigh Butcher, Kristen Conklin, Jael Cos Benitez, Isaiah Espinoza, Benjamin Gregory-Briseno, Karlos Hernandez, Hallie Latz, Courtney Muckenfuss, Zachary Peterson, Nolan Riewoldt, Jadah Rush, Diego Soriano Hernandez,…

June 6, 2017

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets summer series on business leadership skills

KOKOMO, Ind. — As part of its efforts to meet Hoosier workforce needs, Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region is offering a five-week summer series designed to develop leaders in business and industry. The series, to be taught by Jim…

June 2, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary Semester 2 Awards and Honor Roll for 2016-2017

Congratulations to the following Fairview Elementary students! Grading Period 3 All Star Students Kindergarten –MATH or LA: Miley Davidson, Michael Francisco-Sanchez, Juilianna Hall, Daylin Jones, Robert Justice, Hermelinda Matias-Pablo, Jackie Pablo, Kolton Roudebush, Alyssa Swafford, Leyla Zarate, Destinee Anglin, Cooper…

June 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School Honor Roll & Awards

Congratulations to the following Columbia Middle School students! Eighth Grade Awards Exemplars (Citizenship) – Juliana Asencion, Niang Cing, Carolayn Salamanca, Yahaira Murillo, Nick Yax, Dario Zarate, Michael Meadows, Liam Kitchel, Rachel Calisto, Hannah Houston CMS Citizenship Award – Michael Meadows…

June 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 4th 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2016-2017

Congratulations to the Caston Elementary students who made the Honor Roll for the 4th 9 weeks of the 2016-2017 school year! All As Honor Roll Grade 2 Katana Anetrella, Brody Brewer, Ashley Fred, Gracie Fritz, Carson Harness, Luke Hipsher, Elijah…

June 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo students earn dean’s list honors

KOKOMO, Ind. —583 full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2017 semester. Dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0, while carrying at least 12 credit hours…

June 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Iles, VanSoest receive LCSC’s 2017 Crystal Berry awards

There are so many Logansport Community School Corporation teachers going above and beyond for students. LCSC is home to many outstanding educators who work countless hours to ensure their students’ success. The LCSC Crystal Berry Award seeks to acknowledge one…

May 26, 2017

Community, Education

Ivy Tech sets welding manufacturing tech courses for summer

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is offering training opportunities in welding and advanced manufacturing this summer, courses that will prepare students for good-paying, in-demand skilled industrial jobs in north central Indiana. Certified Production Technician The MSSC Certified Production…

May 23, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region celebrates 2017 commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region – which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Logansport, Peru, and Rochester – celebrated its 2017 commencement Friday, May 12. Hundreds of family members and friends gathered in the Kokomo…

May 20, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University – Logansport recognizes May Student of the Month

Logansport resident Deion Rennewanz is currently in the Master of Business Administration program at Trine University in Logansport. Deion graduated from Logansport High School in 2014 with several dual credits offered in high school. Those credits gave Deion a jump…

May 17, 2017

Community, Education

Informatics, applied health science degrees offered online through Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo offers a new, flexible option for people seeking careers in the fast-growing fields of health care and informatics, with new online degrees available starting this fall semester. Students will be able to earn a…

May 16, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Two Cass County students awarded Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarships

The 200 Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship recipients have been selected following a competitive selection process based on academic achievement, teacher nomination and an in-person interview. The scholarship pays up to $7,500 annually (up to $30,000 total) for students who…

May 15, 2017

Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region recognizes student achievement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during its commencement ceremony May 12. Bailey Pownell of Walton, who is graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree…

May 12, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Individuals, organization honored for leadership, contributions to Ivy Tech Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — As part of its 2017 commencement ceremony May 12, Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will recognize a number of graduating students, as well as one student organization, for leadership and outstanding contributions at the College. The…

May 12, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region to present honorary degree to John Adler

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will present an honorary degree to John Adler, a retired United States Air Force colonel and long-time Kokomo area businessman and supporter of the College, during its May 12 commencement ceremonies. …

May 12, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region honors Yesenia Martinez with Alumni Achievement Award

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will honor Yesenia Martinez of Logansport with the region’s 2017 Alumni Achievement Award during its commencement ceremony Friday, May 12. The award is presented annually by Ivy Tech Kokomo Region to…

May 12, 2017

Community, Education, Events

GSNI-M to co-sponsor STEM conference for girls on May 20

Fort Wayne, IN – Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana and Fort Wayne Community Schools are hosting the fourth annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Conference for girls in grades K-12 on Saturday, May 20, at Snider High School, 4600…

May 11, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo graduates excited to make future plans

KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Kokomo Class of 2017 expressed their excitement to graduate and begin the next phase of their lives artistically, decorating the tops of their mortarboards with sequins, flowers, bows, and words, succinctly summing up their…

May 10, 2017