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Meeting to detail Memorial Park upgrades

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:41:15 EST

FORT WAYNE – Fort Wayne Community Schools is inviting parents, neighbors and other concerned community members to a meeting about construction work planned at Memorial Park Middle School.

Meeting set on Harrison Hill plan

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:25:50 EST

FORT WAYNE – Fort Wayne Community Schools is inviting parents, neighbors and other concerned community members to a meeting about construction work planned at Harrison Hill Elementary School.

Anthis, Warsaw career centers get tech grants

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:47:46 EST

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz on Tuesday announced 2013 Technology Resource Grants awards.

Grace elevates provost to president

Sarah Janssen — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Grace College and Seminary has promoted its former provost to lead the college.

Tennessee State: Five city students on spring Dean's List

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:08:20 EST

Five Fort Wayne students -- Kiwaunes Brown, Kristopher Burris, Samaria Byrd, Christopher Jones and Erika Moss -- were named to the spring-semester Dean's List at Tennessee State University, the university has announced.

Ebel, Caleb John

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:54:43 EST

Caleb John Ebel of Fort Wayne has received a master of science in education, curriculum and instruction from Peru State University, the Peru, Neb., university has announced.

Hope College: 10 area students on spring Dean's List

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:42:39 EST

Ten northeast Indiana students have been named to the spring-semester Dean's List at Hope College, the college said.

Downey, Brian Thomas

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:41:27 EST

Brian Thomas Downey of Fort Wayne has earned a Gold Star awarded to students achieving a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the spring semester at The Citadel, the Charleston, S.C., college said in a statement.

Harding University: Fonner, Patterson make spring dean's list

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:31:22 EST

Samantha Fonner and Isaac Patterson, both of Spencerville, have been named to the spring-semester dean's list at Harding University, the university said.

5 local students win Lilly scholarships

The Journal Gazette — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:13:35 EST

FORT WAYNE – Five students from Allen County have been selected to receive full-tuition, four-year scholarships.

Charter school families in limbo

Sarah Janssen — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Mary Staples has been a strong supporter of Imagine MASTer Academy, but she feels she's in limbo now, pulled between her desire to send her kids to the school and her need to plan ahead. Ball State University decided not to renew the charters for Imagine MASTer Academy and two other Fort Wayne charter schools because of their poor academic performances.

Palmer, Sean

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:10:29 EST

Sean Palmer of Fort Wayne has received a bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Heidelberg University, the Tiffin, Ohio, university has announced.

Manchester University: Dozens of area students graduate

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:39:33 EST

Dozens of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio students have graduated from Manchester University, the North Manchester-based university said in a statement.

Huntington University: 55 area students graduating

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:26:55 EST

Fifty-five northeast Indiana students are graduating from Huntington University, the university has announced.

McAvoy, Sean

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:22:31 EST

Sean McAvoy of Bluffton has received a bachelor of arts in history degree from Culver-Stockton College, the Canton, Mo., college has announced.

More buses cited for safety violations

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:24:08 EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Many school buses across Indiana are on the road despite serious safety violations that could put thousands of students at risk, according to an investigation by an Indianapolis television station.

FWCS retirees

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Thursday, Fort Wayne Community Schools said farewell to 73 retirees with nearly 2,000 combined years of service. Here is the full list of retirees.

BSU ending pacts with 3 city charters, 7 in Indiana

Jeff Wiehe — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Ball State University officials have officially pulled the plug on the sponsorship of seven charter schools across the state, including three in Fort Wayne.

Bowling Green (Ohio): 7 area students on fall Dean's List

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:30:20 EST

Seven northeast Indiana students have been named to the fall-semester Dean's List at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, the university has announced.

Daignault, Haley

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:25:10 EST

Haley Daignault of Fort Wayne has been named to the fall-semester Dean's List at Saginaw Valley State University, the university has announced.

Northern Colorado: 2 area students graduate

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:09:41 EST

Christopher Rex of Albion and Joli Gentis of Ossian have graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, the university has announced.

Etzel, Matthew C.

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:07:26 EST

Matthew C. Etzel of Fort Wayne has graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a master's degree in library and information science, the university has announced.

Furman University: 3 area students on spring Dean's List

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:03:35 EST

Three northeast Indiana students have qualified for the spring-semester Dean's List at Furman University, the university has announced.

Imagine loses Ball State charter appeals

Associated Press — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:17:45 EST

MUNCIE – Ball State University has closed the books on its January decision to pull its sponsorship of five academically struggling Indiana charter schools, including Imagine Schools on Broadway and Imagine MASTer Academy in Fort Wayne.

Determination trumps barriers

Julie Crothers — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

On her way home from the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, it seemed Arosha Perera would never get the chance to earn a college degree in America.

Evansville: 8 area students make spring Dean's List

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:29:04 EST

Eight northeast Indiana students have qualified for the Dean's List at the University of Evansville, the university said today.

Indiana State: 14 city students on spring Dean's List

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:32:30 EST

Fourteen Fort Wayne students have qualified for the spring-semester dean's list at Indiana State University, the university has announced.

Jackson, Jeffrey

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:55:47 EST

Jeffrey Jackson of Fort Wayne has been named to the spring-semester Dean's List at Bob Jones University, the university said today.

Northup, Lee

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:14:38 EST

Lee Northup of Fort Wayne has graduated from Southwestern Assemblies of God University with a Master of Divinity degree, the Waxahachie, Texas, university has announced.

Local grad rates post slight drop

Sarah Janssen — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Statewide, the high school graduation rate increased by more than 2 percentage points to 88.6 percent for the 2011-2012 school year, breaking a record set the previous year.

Auburn crew awarded bids for 2 schools

Sarah Janssen — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

One area company has been awarded two major projects that are part of Fort Wayne Community Schools' $119 million building plan.

Indianapolis schools dogged by new ISTEP+ delays

Associated Press — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Indianapolis students trying to complete standardized tests that already have been delayed by technical issues have encountered more problems.

Meiser, Kristine

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:44:02 EST

Kristine Meiser of Fort Wayne has graduated from Azusa Pacific University, the university has announced.

30 area schools get 4 Star honor

The Journal Gazette — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:56:37 EST

Thirty northeast Indiana schools have been named 4 Star Schools for 2013, Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced today.

Indianapolis schools encounter more ISTEP+ glitches

Associated Press — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:35:37 EST

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis students trying to complete standardized tests that already have been delayed by technical issues have encountered more problems.

Cedarville kids go First in Math

Sarah Janssen — Mon, 13 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Cedarville Elementary third-grade teacher Larry Linson walked around the computer lab Thursday answering questions and offering encouragement to students working diligently on desktop computers.

St. Olaf College: 2 city residents earn academic honors

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:02:45 EST

Olivia Cooper and Kirsten Overdahl, both of Fort Wayne, were honored at St. Olaf College's Honors Day convocation for cumulative grade-point averages of 3.60 or higher on a 4.0 scale, the college announced.

Tennessee State: 3 Allen County students graduate

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:27:06 EST

Three Allen County students have graduated from Tennessee State University, the university has announced.

Vincennes University: 15 area students make spring Dean's List

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:48:14 EST

Fifteen northeast Indiana students have qualified for the spring-semester Dean's List at Vincennes University, the university has announced.

McKendree University: 2 city students graduate

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:02:36 EST

Courtney Marshall and Carianne Meng, both of Fort Wayne, have graduated from McKendree University, the university has announced.

Purdue board backs 1.2% cut at IPFW

Associated Press — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:40:38 EST

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University trustees have approved a tentative budget that includes a tuition freeze at the main campus in West Lafayette and spending cuts at two regional campuses.

Ivy Tech grad, 54, achieves goal

Sarah Janssen — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

At age 16, Dorothy Bingham's youngest daughter began taking college classes. It was around that time that Bingham, who quit college many years ago to get married and have a family, decided to go back to school.

Howard, Jessica

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:16:53 EST

Olivet College recognized the best of its student body at the annual Honors Convocation on April 17 in the college's Mott Auditorium.

Strings attached: Concert to promote orchestra in school

Sarah Janssen — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

A performance Friday will bring together the orchestras of seven schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools as part of an initiative that aims to expose students to new experiences.

Yager to retire as head of SACS

Julie Crothers — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

A transition of leadership is ahead at Southwest Allen County Schools after Superintendent Steven Yager announced Tuesday that he will retire in 2014.

EACS approves $95,000 change

Sarah Janssen — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The East Allen County Schools board narrowly approved a costly change order to move forward with its Woodlan building project.

Alma College: 2 Fort Wayne students graduate

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:55:13 EST

Aaron Hollenberg and Miguel Magallanes Garcia, both of Fort Wayne, have received bachelor's degrees from Alma College, the Alma, Mich., college has announced.

Battell, Stephanie D.

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:52:04 EST

Stephanie D. Battell of Fort Wayne has received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of South Dakota, the Vermillion, S.D., university has announced.

Yager to retire from SACS in 2014

Julie Crothers — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:56:48 EST

A transition of leadership is ahead at Southwest Allen County Schools after Superintendent Steven Yager announced Tuesday that he will retire in 2014.

EACS OKs $95,000 Woodlan change order

Sarah Janssen — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:09:51 EST

NEW HAVEN - The East Allen County Schools board narrowly approved a costly change order to move forward with its Woodlan building project.

Pence signs school resource officers bill

Niki Kelly — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:11:28 EST

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence on Tuesday signed into law a bill providing state dollars to schools that want to hire school resource officers.

St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth to split into two schools

Sarah Janssen — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School will split to form two separate schools beginning in the fall of 2014 because of growth in enrollment.