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IU Kokomo Observatory to host first Open House of the academic year Sept. 14
PRESS RELEASE IU Kokomo Observatory to host first Open House of the academic year SundayKOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Kokomo Observatory will host its first free open house of the academic year at 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 14.Patrick Motl, dean of the School of Sciences and professor of physics, will begin the open house with an overview and early results from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Located on a mountaintop in Chile, the Rubin Observatory uses the largest camera ever built to capture
September is National Preparedness Month
FEMA’s Ready Campaign has observed National Preparedness Month since 2004 to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies. The month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. Preparedness Starts at Home, the 2025 theme, focuses on getting back to the essentials of preparedness. In addition to sharing the tips, messages and graphics you can find on Ready.gov, there are four key actions you can take to prepare for any disaster you may face:Know your riskKnow
You're Invited: Marion High School Plans Night of Giants to Honor Outstanding Alumni
You're invited: Marion High School plans Night of Giants to honor outstanding alumni Marion Community School will honor exceptional alumni during Homecoming Weekend this year. The 2025 inductees for the Marion High School Hall of Distinction, along with the MHS Athletics Hall of Fame and the MHS Arts Hall of Fame, will be honored at the Night of Giants ceremony, set for Friday, Oct. 3, at the Walton Performing Arts Center at Marion High School. The ceremony will start at 5 p.m. and is free and open
Develop Your Business Plan with IU Kokomo Microcredential Program
PRESS RELEASE Develop your business plan with IU Kokomo microcredential program KOKOMO, Ind. — Do you have an idea for a great business? Not sure how to get started? Gain expertise in refining a business idea, conducting market research, developing financial projections and funding strategies, and writing and pitching a business plan by earning the Business Blueprint microcredential. James Geiger, visiting lecturer in business, will lead a series of four verified skills classes through Indiana
Gain Confidence Using Microsoft Excel with IU Kokomo Microcredential
PRESS RELEASE Gain confidence using Microsoft Excel with IU Kokomo microcredential KOKOMO, Ind. — Do you need to learn to use Microsoft Excel? Or, could you benefit from a refresher course to feel more confident using it at work? You can equip yourself for professional success with this new offering from Indiana University Kokomo’s Achieve Improve Master (AIM) microcredential program. Join Edwin Faunce, adjunct instructor of communications, and Janice Childress, campus manager for the Office of
CSA Still Enrolling for Year-Long & New 6-Week Classes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECSA Still Enrolling for Year-Long and New 6-Week Fall Classes Marion, IN — 8/28/2025 — The Community School of the Arts (CSA) is excited to announce that enrollment is still open for most year-long courses, as well as for a brand-new lineup of 6-week classes beginning in October. Registration is available at the CSA office or online at www.csa-marion.com/classes. A full list of upcoming 6-week courses can be found here. CSA is proud to offer over 100 different classes for students
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Marion High School Certified ''FAFSA Completion Goal School''
MHS is a certified FAFSA Completion Goal school Marion High School is proud to have earned the 2025 FAFSA Completion Badge issued by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education! The CHE has certified that MHS met the state's goal for senior students' completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2024-25 school year by the state's priority deadline of April 15. The FAFSA is a key to college affordability for many, unlocking millions of dollars in both state and federal aid.
Faculty Earn Recognition for Service, Teaching, Research
PRESS RELEASE Faculty earn recognition for service, teaching, research KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo honored faculty for outstanding service, research, and teaching at its annual fall convocation. Mark Meng, associate professor of hospitality and tourism, received the Virgil Hunt Distinguished Service Award. Dmitriy Chulkov, professor of business analytics and economics, received the senior faculty scholarship award. Jamie Oslawski-Lopez, assistant professor of sociology, received the
12 Marion High Students Earn College Board National Honors
12 MHS students earn College Board national honors A dozen Marion High School students have been honored by the College Board National Recognition Program. Seniors Grace Carpenter and Derrick Simmons-Lollis both received a School Recognition Award; senior Lennon Cordell received a First-Generation Recognition Award and a School Recognition Award. For all three of these students, this was the second year in a row that they received a College Board award, having received the Rural and
Westminster Wildcats Early Learning Academy Opens in Grant County Through Partnership with Indiana Wesleyan University
Westminster Wildcats Early Learning Academy Opens in Grant County Through Partnership with Indiana Wesleyan University MARION, Ind. (Aug. 21, 2025) – Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) and Westminster Preschools are celebrating the grand opening of the Westminster Wildcats Early Learning Academy, a state-of-the-art childcare center created to serve both Grant County families and the employees of IWU. The new academy, located on Harmon Street near IWU’s campus in a fully renovated facility,
Sponsorship Opportunity: Chain Reaction Disc Golf Tournament to benefit Special Olympics
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Kick Off Game Day at the Technology Tailgate Sept. 18
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Faculty Highlight Role of Teacher Preparation at Economic Development Summit
PRESS RELEASE Faculty highlight role of teacher preparation at economic development summit KOKOMO, Ind. — To have the entrepreneurs, doctors, engineers, and skilled workers needed to grow the economy, you also need educators. Two Indiana University Kokomo faculty members highlighted IU Kokomo and IU’s commitment to addressing teacher shortages that make providing education more difficult at the inaugural IU Economic Development Summit this month. Leah Nellis, IU assistant vice president for school
Mississinewa Homecoming Parade 2025: Businesses & Organizations Invited
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$4 Million Grant Paves Way for Transformation in Grades 5-8 at MCS
Over the next four years, students at Justice and McCulloch will experience school in new and exciting ways! Marion Community Schools is excited to announce that it has received a grant worth up to $4 million to fund bold transformation efforts at Justice Intermediate School and McCulloch Junior High School. MCS is proud to have the Indiana Department of Education’s backing on their vision for improving student learning in grades 5 through 8. This grant was awarded through a highly competitive statewide
IU Kokomo Offers Faith Community Nursing Microcredential
IU Kokomo offers Faith Community Nursing microcredential KOKOMO, Ind. — As a nurse, Susan Ploughe is used to people reaching out to her with questions about their health. Through Indiana University Kokomo, she’s equipping her fellow nurses to provide answers and support within their faith communities, with an Indiana University Kokomo microcredential. Ploughe, senior lecturer of nursing, is among the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) faculty teaching the Faith Community Nursing
AEP Foundation Helps Carey Services Reach More People with New Vehicle Wraps
Media ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 16, 2025 AEP Foundation Helps Carey Services Reach More People with New Vehicle Wraps Marion, Indiana – Carey Services is thankful to the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation for providing funding to wrap three of the organization’s transportation vehicles. This support will help Carey Services raise awareness about its programs and make it easier for individuals with disabilities and their families to connect with the services they need. The wrapped
Indiana Wesleyan University Celebrates 40 Years of Adult Education Innovation
Indiana Wesleyan University Celebrates 40 Years of Adult Education Innovation INDIANAPOLIS (August 13, 2025) – Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is celebrating a milestone 40 years in the making: the anniversary of its adult education programs, which began in 1985 and forever changed the university’s trajectory. The first program under what was then called LEAP, or Leadership Education for Adult Professionals, launched July 29, 1985, in Marion, Ind., with a Bachelor of Science in Management cohort of
Work Based Learning Forum, Fort Wayne, Nov 11, 2025
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Upcoming Skills Training with Ivy Tech: Industrial Robotics, Leadership Dev., Emotional Intelligence for Supervisors, Microsoft Excel, SHRM/CP/SCP Cert, CNA Training, Conflict Management
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