News for Human Interest
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
KOKOMO, Ind. — Lessons learned on his family’s northwest Indiana farm taught Andy Tuholski the importance of stewarding the land — lessons he carried into his career at Indiana University Kokomo.
“I had a front-row opportunity to see how my dad emphasized conservation and sustainability as crucial parts of caring for the land instead of just profit maximization,” said Tuholski, assistant ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Education, Press Release
Thursday, May 07, 2026
KOKOMO, Ind. — When Sean Sonnenberg enrolled at Indiana University Kokomo three years ago, the newly-formed eSports team gave him a place to belong.
“It was great,” he said. “There are plenty of computer science people who are also in eSports, so I got to connect with them earlier than I would have just in class. Being able to compete with a team was a great experience. It was very different ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, April 30, 2026
KOKOMO, Ind. — As Gracie McClain’s parents drove her to an emergency room, she couldn’t help but think her lifelong dream of becoming a dentist was gone.
“It was really scary,” she said. “I temporarily lost my ability to speak properly. Everything that came out of my mouth was gibberish, and I couldn’t see very well. It was a very unusual experience.”
McClain, who was 17 at the time, learned ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest
Friday, April 03, 2026
What does it mean to be an American? Minnetrista Museum & Gardens invites visitors to explore this question in America at 250: Reflections on Community, on view April 4 through October 25, 2026, in the Center Building’s Gallery 2.
As part of the nation’s 250th anniversary, this interactive exhibition centers on the people and perspectives that shape American identity today. Through dialogue, ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Art & Entertainment, Community, Education, Human Interest
Friday, April 03, 2026
Catch the Latest How Marion Works Podcast ft. Lisa Edwards of MFD
Categories: Art & Entertainment, Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release