News for Education
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The Marion High School wind ensemble is excited to be joining the Taylor University wind ensemble for a special combined concert later this month.
The public is invited to come out and enjoy this special performance, which will start at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Rediger Chapel Auditorium at the Boren Campus Center. Admission is free.
Taylor’s Dr. Christopher Bade and Marion High ...read more
Categories: Art & Entertainment, Education, Community
Monday, October 12, 2026
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Thursday, October 08, 2026
MARION, IN — October 7, 2026 — Marion Community School of the Arts (CSA) Theatre compANY will bring the hauntingly beautiful world of Hadestown: Teen Edition to the stage this season, inviting audiences to journey into a world where mythology, music, and storytelling collide.
Based on Anaïs Mitchell’s acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical, Hadestown: Teen Edition reimagines the ancient Greek ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Art & Entertainment
Thursday, October 01, 2026
Marion, Ind. (Sept. 24, 2026) — With the fall semester fully underway, Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) announced Thursday that it has enrolled a record 16,921 students across its three academic units, the highest total in the university's history.
The figure represents an increase of more than 10% over the previous record of 15,339 students, set in August 2024. The growth extends across all ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest
Thursday, October 01, 2026
Twenty-two Marion Community Schools band students have been selected for regional honor ensembles this fall. And Marion Community Schools is proud to host these honor ensembles right here in Marion this fall!
IBA All-Region Honor Band
First up will be the Indiana Bandmasters Association All-Region Honor Band, which features select students from around the region in grades seven through ...read more
Categories: Art & Entertainment, Education, Press Release
Thursday, October 01, 2026
Two Marion High School students have been selected to perform in a prestigious all-state honor ensemble at the Indiana Music Educators Association’s upcoming annual conference.
Clara Davies, senior, and Hannah Huff, junior, were selected to participate in the Indiana Choral Directors Association’s All-State Honor Choir.
This ensemble is a great opportunity and gives students a chance to learn ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release
Thursday, September 17, 2026
MARION, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Marion will host an Expungement and Resource Fair on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Campus Conference Center, 261 S. Commerce Drive in Marion.
The event is designed to help individuals learn whether they may be eligible for expungement and connect them with resources that can help them navigate the process.
Attendees will ...read more
Categories: Education, Workforce Development, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, September 09, 2026
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Wednesday, September 09, 2026
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Monday, August 17, 2026
MARION, IN — Carey Services has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Beacon Credit Union Foundation to support Phase 1 of its Next Generation Campus renovation! The project is designed to transform program space at Carey Services’ Marion campus into modern, purpose-built environments that expand meaningful opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Monday, August 03, 2026
MCS thanks all employees and community partners who make these efforts possible!
Marion Community Schools has just wrapped up its second year of summer meal deliveries, a resounding success with nearly 187,000 meals distributed to local families!
Through this program, meal boxes are delivered directly to our families at home every 10 days, each box containing 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches. ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Education
Monday, August 03, 2026
United Way of Grant County exists because every person in Grant County deserves the opportunity to thrive, and for children, that opportunity starts with the ability to read. Today, United Way of Grant County announced a grant from General Motors, awarded through GM Marion Stamping’s Community Impact Grants (CIG) program, to support Grant County Reads!, United Way’s countywide early literacy ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Art & Entertainment, Education
Monday, August 03, 2026
FAFSA completion is an important step to prepare students for life after high school.
Marion High School is proud to have earned the 2026 FAFSA Completion Badge issued by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education! This is the second year in a row for the school to earn this recognition.
The CHE has certified that MHS met the state's goal for senior students' completion of the Free Application ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Thursday, July 09, 2026
KOKOMO, Ind. — Don’t let ticks take a bite out of your summer.
With the Centers for Disease control reporting that tick bites in the Midwest nearly doubled over the past year, Indiana University Kokomo experts explain what’s driving the increase, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do if you’re bitten.
Angela Opsahl, dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) and ...read more
Categories: Community, Healthcare, Education
Thursday, July 09, 2026
88 students passed at least one exam, and in four subjects, 100 percent of test-takers passed!
Dozens of Marion High School students’ hard work and dedication has earned them success on the College Board’s Advanced Placement exams. MHS students took 11 different AP exams in the 2025-26 school year, and in four subjects, 100 percent of students taking the exam passed! Overall, 87 students passed ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Art & Entertainment, Education
Thursday, July 09, 2026
KOKOMO, Ind. — Artwork inspired by Canadian and American national parksis featured in the new exhibition opening Monday (July 13) in the Indiana University Kokomo Art Gallery.
Forest Narratives features nearly 2 dozen artworks created by Minda Douglas, associate professor of fine arts, during her fall 2025 sabbatical, which included time in national parks in the western United States and ...read more
Categories: Education, Art & Entertainment
Monday, July 06, 2026
Marion Community Schools is pleased to announce the 2026 inductees for the Marion High School Hall of Distinction, along with the MHS Arts Hall of Fame and the MHS Athletics Hall of Fame.
All of these inductees will be honored during Homecoming Weekend, on Sept. 25. More details will be provided about our Night of Giants Alumni Awards ceremony closer to that time.
Congratulations to all of ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Monday, July 06, 2026
GoodwillNext SNAP Employment & Training is launching a customer service certification program designed to help SNAP-eligible participants build job-ready skills and successfully transition into sustainable employment opportunities. The program provides individualized coaching and support throughout each step of the employment journey.
Participants who have a high school diploma or equivalent ...read more
Categories: Education, Workforce Development, Community, Press Release
Thursday, July 02, 2026
KOKOMO, Ind. — At Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo, Ava Boruff placed her first I.V. into a “patient.”
Boruff and several other area students visited the hospital as part of Indiana University Kokomo’s Health Professions Exploration Camp, led by the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions.
“You get to have different experiences, you get to listen to people talk and you play fun games,” ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
Thursday, July 02, 2026
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) and Naloxone Training
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QPR Gatekeeper provides three core steps – Question, ...read more
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Thursday, July 02, 2026
15 MHS students earn College Board national honorsThese juniors and seniors earned 29 total awards!
Seniors (Class of 2027):Madelynn Boogar, First-Generation Recognition Award, School Recognition AwardClara Davies, Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award, School Recognition AwardAxel Ortiz Juarez, First-Generation Recognition Award, Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award, School Recognition ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Thursday, July 02, 2026
Teachers are nominated by their peers for this annual award at MCS.
Three teachers have earned special recognition as this year’s recipients of the Mary Clark Hanley Teaching Excellence Award.
These honorees, nominated by their peers, are an exclusive group that personifies excellence:Rachel Bailey, Frances Slocum Elementary SchoolNancy Chin, Allen Elementary SchoolMarquita Coleman, Justice ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
Friday, June 26, 2026
MCS names 8 inductees to the MHS Hall of DistinctionOutstanding alumni will be celebrated in September on Homecoming weekend
Marion Community Schools is pleased to announce the 2026 inductees for the Marion High School Hall of Distinction.
These inductees will be honored during Homecoming Weekend, on Sept. 25 (along with the inductees to the MHS Arts Hall of Fame and Athletics Hall of Fame, ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Education
Monday, June 22, 2026
A fun day of golf translated into support for Indiana University Kokomo’s student athletes.
Heather Hayes, IU Kokomo’s athletic director, said the Kokomo Country Club (KCC) hosted the Kingston Classic Golf Tournament this spring to support athletic scholarships. Eleven teams — comprised of four golfers plus a member of the Cougar men’s or women’s golf team or the baseball team — competed in the ...read more
Categories: Education
Thursday, June 18, 2026
KOKOMO, Ind. — As Indiana Dunes National Park staff repair emerald ash borer damage to park woodlands, students from Indiana University Kokomo contribute research to assist in the effort.
The students – part of a special topics class in the School of Sciences – presented their research on ways to restore the tree canopy devastated by the emerald ash borer beetle, as well as recommendations on ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
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
Monday, June 15, 2026
KOKOMO, Ind. — Christina Douglas, director of Indiana University Kokomo’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program, was recently selected for the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) Roster of Fellows.
The Roster of Fellows is a prestigious honor recognizing occupational therapists who have made significant, sustained contributions to the profession through knowledge, ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Monday, June 15, 2026
Marion, IN – June 10, 2026 – Every person in Grant County deserves the opportunity to thrive. That belief is the foundation of everything United Way of Grant County does - and it is what brought a new community resource to life.
United Way of Grant County is proud to announce the official launch of the Grant County Volunteer Hub, a free online platform connecting residents, families, and ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Education
Monday, June 08, 2026
Where you live in Central Indiana — and what you earn — can shape whether quality childcare is within reach. In this Data & Draftsevent, The Polis Center, in partnership with WFYI, will explore how availability and cost impact access to organized, quality care, such as childcare centers and early learning programs, and what the data reveals about this critical issue.
This event is presented in ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Monday, June 01, 2026
Spring dean’s list, chancellor’s list, honor academic achievement
KOKOMO, Ind. — In the spring 2026 semester, 785 full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA on a scale of 4.0, while carrying at least 12 credit hours throughout ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Wiley Metal is proud to announce that eight of the eleven students who participated in the Wiley Metal Internship Program during the 2025–2026 school year have accepted full-time summer positions with the company.
Over the course of the school year, participating high school students contributed a combined 2,031 internship hours, marking the first full year of a collaborative internship ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Chamber, Education, Press Release
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
JaLair Flynn is stepping into the role of principal for Marion Community Schools’ HYPE Academy alternative program.
He has nearly 20 years of experience in educational leadership, and he has been part of the leadership team at MHS since 2021 as assistant principal. He has also served as interim co-principal during a transition period in the 2025-26 school year, alongside fellow interim ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Artwork created by an IU Kokomo sculpture class enhances the experience of local mini golfers at the newly opened Kokomo Little Links.
Students in a sculpture class led by Gregory Steel, professor of fine arts, created two large-scale metal sculptures for the miniature golf course, built in Cutler Park and operated by Bridges Outreach.
The first, titled Bridge, includes three metal pillars ...read more
Categories: Community, Art & Entertainment, Education, Press Release
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
IU Kokomo junior thrower Sydney Duncan continued one of the most dominant weeks in program history Friday afternoon, capturing the discus national championship at the 2026 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, hosted by University of North Carolina at Asheville.
With the victory, Duncan becomes just the second female athlete in NAIA history to sweep the hammer throw, shot put, ...read more
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Friday, May 22, 2026
Nearly 50 Indiana University Kokomo students were recognized for academic achievement in fields ranging from political science to sociology, and from radiologic sciences to communication arts, with their selection for national honor societies.
Phi of Indiana Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society
Three students wereinducted into the Phi of Indiana Chapter of ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Monday, May 18, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. —Student-athletes from Indiana University Kokomo claimed four of the six awards given at theinaugural IU Regional Campus Athletics Awards Celebration.
The brought together the top student-athletes, coaches, and teams from across five IU regional campuses — IU Kokomo, IU East, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast — to recognize excellence in athletics, academics, ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Education
Monday, May 18, 2026
Three elementary students honored in statewide art competition
Three Marion elementary students were selected as regional winners in a prestigious statewide art exhibition. They join two MHS students whose awards were previously announced.
Orion Coffey, Riverview Elementary 2nd-grader, Mayvani Gray, Allen Elementary 4th-grader, and Ja'Marla Hill, Allen Elementary 2nd-grader, were honored ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Art & Entertainment, Education
Sunday, May 17, 2026
State approves Marion School Board’s new election districts
The state has approved an amended organization plan for the Marion Community Schools Board of School Trustees that changes the way its members are elected.
On October 28, 2025, the Marion School Board voted to adopt the plan. After completing all legal requirements, the plan was submitted to the Indiana State Board of Education ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Political & Government
Thursday, May 14, 2026
What are the “little red dots” discovered by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope?
Learn more about the mysterious red shifted objects discovered recently, at the last Indiana University Kokomo Observatory free open house of the academic year.
Patrick Motl, professor of physics, will begin the open house at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 17, with a presentation of the “little red dots,” believed to be a ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Carey Services is proud to announce it has once again been awarded the 2026 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health at the Gold level by Mental Health America (MHA), the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health, well-being, and illness prevention. This marks the organization’s second consecutive year receiving Gold-level recognition, reinforcing Carey Services’ deep and ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Marion Community Schools congratulates 13 of our students who earned 15 top awards at the annual Indiana Thespians State Conference.
The students, who are all also enrolled in the CSA Arts Academy, attended the conference with the International Thespian Society troupe at the Marion Community School of the Arts.
Congratulations to these Marion students, who all earned Superior rankings in the ...read more
Categories: Art & Entertainment, Education, Press Release
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Marion High School is pleased to welcome Johnnie Williams as its next boys basketball head coach.
Williams is an MHS graduate, Class of 1990, and he has 15 years of coaching experience, including nearly a dozen years at the collegiate level.
Most recently he has been a club basketball head coach on the Under Armour Association Circuit in Texas. Prior to that he was assistant coach for ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Indiana University Kokomo’s School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) welcomed 15 new healthcare professionals in the radiologic and imaging sciences at its annual pinning ceremony.
Angela Opsahl, dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, welcomed students, family, and friends to the celebration of the hard work, dedication, and commitment they have shown by ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Washington takes the lead at Marion High School
Javon Washington is stepping into the role of principal for Marion High School.
He has been part of the leadership team at MHS since 2023, first as dean and then as assistant principal. He has also served as interim co-principal since February, alongside fellow interim co-principal JaLair Flynn.
“I am excited for this new role,” ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
Friday, May 08, 2026
Indiana University Kokomo’s School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) honored its 2026 graduates at its traditional pinning ceremony on Wednesday (May 6) in Havens Auditorium.
Nine students earned the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences, along with one receiving a Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science and 43 earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Jennifer ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Thursday, May 07, 2026
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 at its Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 14.
The ceremony will honor the 571 members of the Class of 2026, who represent 45 Indiana counties, 12 states, and 12 countries. More than 22 percent of the graduates are first generation college students, and 24 are graduating with a 4.0 grade point ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
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: Human Interest, Press Release, Education
Wednesday, May 06, 2026
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Monday, May 04, 2026
IUK students win NCAA competition in March Madness class
KOKOMO, Ind. — Everyone loves an underdog story — especially in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
A team of Indiana University Kokomo students outperformed teams from IU Indianapolis, Indiana State University, Butler University, Ball State University, and University of Indianapolis to win the culminating competition of a class ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
Sunday, May 03, 2026
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Donor impact applauded at Chancellor’s Guild Dinner
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo honored the donors who allow the campus to innovate and serve at the annual Chancellor’s Guild dinner.
Chancellor Mark Canada said the event recognizes people who make IU Kokomo a home for students and a pillar for north central Indiana.
“We see the results of your generosity ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
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
Thursday, April 30, 2026
KOKOMO, Ind. — When the 63rd annual Howard County Science Fair takes place in February 2027, it will include a new logo created by an Indiana University Kokomo student.
Erika Creighton’s design was chosen from eight submitted by students in the Identity, Design, and Branding class taught by Michael Koerner, associate professor of new media, who said the project mimicked the competitive process ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Marion High School’s next athletic director is a familiar face, as he has been a part of the MHS staff for many years. Nate Larson will take the reins for MHS athletics, building on his experience as a teacher and a coach.
The Marion Community Schools Board of School Trustees approved his hiring as Marion High School athletic director at their regular meeting on April 28. He will start ...read more
Categories: Education, Community
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Marion High School Alumni Association is pleased to announce 45 scholarship awards totaling more than $37,000 for 20 outstanding Marion High School graduating seniors!
MHSAA is proud to note that this is another record-setting amount, and it includes two new scholarships awarded for the first time this year. MHSAA is grateful for our collaborative relationship with Marion Community Schools and ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Monday, April 27, 2026
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
[Marion, IN – 4/16/26] Radiant Health will host Mental Health Matters, presented by TJR Group, on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gardens of Matter Park. This is a free community event focused on supporting youth mental wellness and overall well-being.
Designed for youth of all ages and their families, the event will feature engaging, hands-on activities that help young ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Education
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Education, Art & Entertainment, Press Release
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Marion, IN — McCulloch Junior High School is inviting community members to participate in its upcoming Career Day on May 15, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.The event will include four 20-minute sessions scheduled throughout the morning, giving students the opportunity to learn about a variety of career paths and gain insight into the education, skills, and experiences needed to achieve their ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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 ...read more
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