Category Education

Community, Education

CCCF Lois Jean McCrea Nursing Scholarship Fund Receives Gift of over $190,000

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen announced last week that the Lois Jean McCrea Nursing Scholarship Fund, established in 2013 has received a major gift of more than $190,000 from the estate of Mrs. McCrea. The scholarship fund was…

July 19, 2015

Community, Education

Cass County Receives “College Success County” Distinction at Statehouse

INDIANAPOLIS – Cass County was recognized Tuesday as an Indiana College Success County for its work to increase the percentage of Hoosiers with education and training beyond high school. Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers presented the award during…

June 11, 2015

Education

An Open Letter to the Class of 2015

Dear Members of the Class of 2015 — Congratulations! You did it! When you turn your tassel and become a high school graduate, what’s next? Some of you are headed to the military, others…

May 31, 2015

Education

Ivy Tech offering opportunities for high school juniors

KOKOMO, Ind. – High school students from around Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region who are part of a federally funded manufacturing technology program sponsored by the college have a variety of opportunities this summer to gain experience, college credit…

May 26, 2015

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech Kokomo to summer technology camps for high school students

High school students interested in exploring advanced manufacturing or trying their hands at creating a robot have the chance to pursue these areas at two week-long camps being offered this summer by Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region at no…

May 19, 2015

Education

Regional educators honored with Chancellor’s Medallions at IUK

KOKOMO, Ind. — Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke continues a Commencement tradition, awarding Chancellor’s Medallions as part of the annual festivities. Two area educators were honored for their commitment to excellence in education during Tuesday’s 2015 Commencement Luncheon. The recipients are Michele…

May 14, 2015

Community, Education

Logansport HS presents 2015 Senior Awards

55 students participated in Logansport High School’s Senior Awards night on Monday, May 11, 2015. The total amount of local and college scholarship monies distributed was approximately $1 million. The Sue Jones Award for the top female athlete went to…

May 12, 2015

Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region celebrates 2015 commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region – which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Logansport, Peru, Wabash, Rochester and Tipton – celebrated its 2015 commencement Saturday, May 9. Hundreds of family members and friends gathered as…

May 10, 2015

Education, Government

Senator Head welcomes local students to Statehouse

STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) recently welcomed the following students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March and April: Josiah Richey, from Logansport, attends Lincoln Middle School Noah Richey, from Logansport, attends Lincoln Middle School…

May 8, 2015

Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region presents Chancellor’s Award to Tyler Yeakley

KOKOMO, Ind. — Tyler Yeakley of Galveston has been named recipient of the 2015 Chancellor’s Award, the highest student recognition within Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region. The award is presented each year by the Kokomo Region chancellor to a…

May 8, 2015

Community, Education

Three Ivy Tech Kokomo Region students honored with Dr. Pam Lewis Award

KOKOMO, Ind. — Three Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region students were honored with the Dr. Pam Lewis Award for Academic Excellence at the region’s annual Honors Day ceremony Thursday, May 7, at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. They…

May 8, 2015

Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region recognizes student achievement at annual Honors Day ceremony

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region recognized students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership at its annual Honors Day ceremony Thursday, May 7, at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. Tyler Yeakley of Galveston, who…

May 8, 2015

Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region to present top awards during commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will present its top awards Saturday, May 9 during its annual commencement ceremony, which starts at 10 a.m. in the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. Two community leaders, a successful alumnus,…

May 8, 2015

Community, Education

Caston Distinguished Alumni selected for 2015

Fulton – Four alumni of Caston High School have been elected to Caston School Corporation’s Distinguished Alumni Class of 2015. This will be the fourth group to be inducted at Caston. This year’s Distinguished Alumni will be recognized and inducted…

May 6, 2015

Community, Education

Ivy Tech administrators receive Phi Theta Kappa international awards

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Steve Daily, chancellor emeritus of Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region, was honored Friday with the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award during NerdNation 2015, Phi Theta Kappa’s annual international convention held last week in San Antonio,…

April 22, 2015

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region honors outstanding employees

Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region recently presented its 2015 Employee Achievement Awards to honor faculty and staff who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and service within the College and its surrounding communities. Honored during the annual awards ceremony were: Jan…

April 22, 2015

Community, Education

All Saints Catholic Church announces this will be the last year for their parish school

Members of All Saints Catholic Church were recently told that their parish school will not be open next school year. Fr. Michael McKinney, pastor of All Saints, sent a letter dated April 9 that began, “It is with great sadness…

April 15, 2015

Community, Education, Nonprofits

Cass County Community Foundation announces $41,000 raised for Lewis Cass Marching Band

The Cass County Community Foundation is delighted to announce that the community has responded to help support the Lewis Cass Marching Band Trip to New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Almost $21,000 had been raised by the…

April 14, 2015

Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo offering course to prepare students for advanced manufacturing jobs

Registration is open for a 10-week training program offered by Ivy Tech Community College that prepares students for certification in the advanced manufacturing skills needed to succeed in the high-growth, technical jobs of the 21st Century. The program will run…

April 12, 2015

Education

Ivy Tech students in Logansport, Kokomo honored for academic achievements

Students at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region were recently honored for their academic achievement with induction into the region’s Phi Theta Kappa chapters, Alpha Phi Pi (APP, Kokomo Campus) and Beta Gamma Zeta (BGZ, Logansport Campus). Currently enrolled students…

April 7, 2015