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Nursing Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony (Includes 7 Grant County Grads)
PRESS RELEASE Nursing graduates honored in pinning ceremony KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo’s School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) honored its December 2025 graduates at its pinning ceremony on Thursday (December 18) in Havens Auditorium. Thirty students earned the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), while 10 completed the second-degree BSN accelerated track. Dean Angela Opsahl welcomed the graduating class, family, friends, faculty, and staff to the
Business Freshmen Explore Possibilities in Cincinnati
PRESS RELEASE More photos here Business freshmen explore possibilities in Cincinnati KOKOMO, Ind. — First-year students at Indiana University Kokomo experienced career possibilities within their field during a Kokomo Experience and You (KEY) trip to Cincinnati. Ashley Leicht, lecturer in business, and Sarah Byrd, visiting lecturer in business, led the excursion as part of the freshman seminar in business, required for all incoming business majors. It included a behind-the-scenes tour of the Great
Marion Community Schools Earns National STEM accreditation
Marion Community Schools earns national STEM accreditation Marion Community Schools is proud to announce that all of our elementary buildings have earned STEM.org Accredited™ status. This achievement gives MCS full K-4 STEM District Accreditation, confirming that all young learners in Marion now begin their education in internationally recognized, high-quality STEM environments. STEM.org is the longest-operating STEM education credentialing organization in the nation, known for setting rigorous global
IUK Alumni Can Win Swag Bag
First Farmers Bank & Trust's Michael Belcher Earns Top Recognition at Leaders Who Cook
This year, Michael Belcher, VP Senior Commercial Lender, represented First Farmers as one of the featured cooks — raising funds for CASA of Grant County and earning top recognition for his dish. He was joined and supported by team members from the Marion and Converse branches.
MJH Musician Selected for Prestigious All-State Ensemble
MJH musician selected for prestigious all-state ensemble A McCulloch Junior High School student has been selected for a prestigious all-state ensemble that will perform at the Indiana Music Educators Association’s upcoming annual conference. Samuel Davies was selected to participate in the Indiana Bandmasters Association’s Junior All-State Band, which features 100 students in grades seven through nine from around the state. Samuel, an eighth-grader, was previously selected to perform with the IBA
More than 200 Students Present Scholarly Work at IU Research Conference
PRESS RELEASE More photos here. More than 200 students present scholarly work at IU research conference KOKOMO, Ind. — As a child, Jackson McCullough considered joining the military to protect people. As a computer science major at Indiana University Kokomo, he’s found other ways protect people, by studying the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of autonomous drones. “We’re growing drone usage, but not drone security,” said McCullough, from Arcadia. “This was the kick starter to my cybersecurity
Schools, Local Businesses Partner to Promote Healthy Living Through DATA Quiz Bowl
Schools, local businesses partner to promote healthy living through DATA Quiz Bowl Students from around Grant County competed this week in the annual Grant County Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Awareness (DATA) Quiz Bowl, hosted by Marion Community Schools in partnership with the Grant County Drug and Alcohol Resource Team (DART). This annual competition helps bring awareness to the risks of substance use and abuse, and helps equip students to make healthy choices. It also gives participants the chance
