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Culture Fest invites campus community to celebrate its people
KOKOMO, Ind. — The sweet scent of coconut soup and the sounds of percussion filled the air in Indiana University Kokomo’s Alumni Hall Tuesday (April 14), as students, faculty, and staff celebrated Culture Fest. The event invites all to experience a day centered on culture, community, and connection. Hosted by the Multicultural Center and the International Student Organization, it offered tastes of international food and candy, informational posters, and the chance to meet and talk to people from a
Free Workshop to Explore the Role of Play & Storytelling in STEM Learning
Free workshop to explore the role of play, storytelling, in STEM learning KOKOMO, Ind. — Teachers are invited to learn how to enhance STEM education through storytelling and play, at a free workshop Thursday, April 23, at Indiana University Kokomo. Playing with Dolls & STEM in the Classroom incorporates Friends Forever Club dolls, each of which has a STEM interest and story. Christina Romero, associate professor of education, and Jennifer McNeany, assistant clinical professor in school psychology,
Graduation Artists' Work Showcased in Senior Thesis Exhibition
Graduating artists’ work showcased in Senior Thesis Exhibition KOKOMO, Ind. — Celebrate the accomplishments of Indiana University Kokomo’s New Media, Art, and Technology (NMAT) program graduates at the annual Senior Thesis Exhibition.The exhibition opens Friday, April 17, and continues through Thursday, May 14 in the Gallery, in the IU Kokomo Library Building, 2300 S. Washington St. Admission is free, and free parking is available on campus.The show represents the culmination of each artist’s studies and
Campus Certifications Lead to Law School and Love
KOKOMO, Ind. — Connections made at Indiana University Kokomo prepared Sam Robinson for his future after graduation — both professionally and personally. Robinson, from Camden, graduated with degrees in sociology and criminal justice, with a minor in psychology, in December 2025, and has been admitted to the IU Maurer School of Law in Bloomington with a full scholarship. Professors and campus police officers guided him to opportunities including working as a campus cadet police officer; an internship
IUK Professor Recognized as a Distinguished Scholar
Professor recognized as Distinguished Scholar by the Indiana Academy of Science Hisako Masuda, Indiana University Kokomo professor of biochemistry, was honored by the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS) as its 2026 Distinguished Scholar. The award is given to an individual who is recognized by the IAS as having an exceptional record of scholarship. Recipients are selected from nominations submitted to its awards committee. “I was surprised,” said Masuda, who joined IU Kokomo’s faculty in 2013. “I feel there