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Keeping it personal in Defiance

Sarah Janssen — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

When walking around campus, Mark Gordon, 52, can be easily identified by the faded purple and gold hat with Defiance College's logo that he wears.

Manchester University releases spring 2013 Dean's List

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:42:58 EST

The following area students were named to the spring 2013 Dean's List at Manchester University:Caleb McAfee of Ossian, who graduated with a degree in psychology, is a graduate of Norwell High School.

East Allen poised to reveal pick

Sarah Janssen — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

The East Allen County Schools board plans to announce its new superintendent next week after a public hearing on the new leader's salary.

State ups financial aid by $44 million

Sarah Janssen — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education on Tuesday approved raising the state's maximum student financial aid awards for the first time in six years.

Trenkner, Jamie

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:45:52 EST

Jamie Trenkner of Fort Wayne has received two bachelor's degrees from Southern Methodist University, the university has announced.

Brant, Joseph

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:34:56 EST

Joseph Brant of Fort Wayne has been named to the spring-semester Dean's List at Shawnee State University, the university has announced.

State OKs student financial aid increase

Sarah Janssen — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:39:08 EST

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education today approved raising the state’s maximum student financial aid awards for the first time in six years.

Pence appoints 6 to state education board

Niki Kelly — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:46:22 EST

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence took control of the State Board of Education on Thursday after making six appointments to the 11-member panel.

GOP seeks tally of jobs affected by health law

Brian Francisco — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Indiana's seven Republican members of the U.S. House want the White House to account for cuts in school workers' hours related to the federal health care law.

Berridge, Danielle

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:57:03 EST

Danielle Berridge of Auburn has been named to the spring-semester Dean's List at Upper Iowa University, the university has announced.

Findlay: 8 area students graduate

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:51:05 EST

Eight northeast Indiana residents have graduated from The University of Findlay, the Findlay, Ohio, university has announced.

Rose-Hulman announces spring quarter dean's list

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:08:44 EST

The Fort Wayne students listed below have been named to the dean's list at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for the spring quarter: Benjamin Griffith Carly Heibel Steven StoopsIn order to be named to the dean's list, students must earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average (4.0 scale).

Stand-in to hear teacher appeals

Sarah Janssen — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

The East Allen County Schools board has designated a central office director to hear teacher appeals in lieu of a superintendent. East Allen is in the process of hiring a replacement for former Superintendent Karyle Green, who left the district in March.

Campbell, Thane

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:19:11 EST

Thane Campbell of Fort Wayne has graduated from Wake Forest University, the Winston-Salem, N.C., university has announced.

Devaney, David

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:52:28 EST

David Devaney of Fort Wayne has graduated from Elmhurst College, the college has announced.

Manchester: 27 area students graduate

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:18:31 EST

Twenty-seven northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio students graduated from Manchester University May 19, the North Manchester university has announced.

Curriculum director to hear EACS teacher appeals

Sarah Janssen — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:08:11 EST

NEW HAVEN - The East Allen County Schools board has designated a central office director to hear teacher appeals in lieu of a superintendent.

EACS veteran bound for FWCS

Sarah Janssen — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

33-year educator hired as high school area director

Johnson Academy OKs deal with Trine

Sarah Janssen — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Congratulatory handshakes and hugs were passed around among officials and supporters of Timothy L. Johnson Academy on Monday after the charter school secured a three-year contract with its new authorizer.

Norwell Middle School Honor Roll, 4th nine weeks

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:12:08 EST

8th Grade, Distinction, (GPA of 10 or higher and no grade lower than A-): Breeanna Bailey, Koby Gibson, Addie Mann, Madeline Queener, Bryant Barger, Natalya Haddix, Izayah Mason, Sara Runyon, Courtney Beer, Trey Harris, Cierra Middleton, Delaney Sheltz, Curtis Blackwell, Anna Holbrook, Quentin Middleton, Cody Shively, Taylor Byerly, Elisse Huss, Seth Moon,

St. Olaf: Cooper, Overdahl make spring Dean's List

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:25:07 EST

Olivia Cooper and Kirsten Overdahl, both of Fort Wayne, have been named to the spring-semester Dean's List at St. Olaf College, the college has announced.

Becker, Robert

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:18:03 EST

Robert Becker of Fort Wayne has been named to the winter-semester Dean's List at Siena Heights University, the university has announced.

Baumgartner, Quinn Bradley

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:47:41 EST

Quinn Bradley Baumgartner of Ossian has been named to the spring-semester Dean's List at Norwich University, the Northfield, Vt., university has announced.

Purvis, Mary R.

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:00:34 EST

Mary R. Purvis, daughter of John and Carla Purvis of New Haven, recently graduated summa cum laude from the College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University.

Downey, Brian Thomas

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:07:31 EST

Cadet Brian Thomas Downey of Fort Wayne will travel to Canada this summer with The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes. The unit will participate in the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, the largest indoor show in the world featuring more than 2,000 Canadian and international military and civilian performers.

Strawser, Colton C.

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:41:04 EST

Colton C. Strawser, executive director of PC's For Youth, was recently awarded a Make A Difference Scholarship from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

Imagine schools to reopen, not as charters

Sarah Janssen — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Charter school operator Imagine Schools Inc. will continue to run two schools in Fort Wayne, but they will become private schools and assume a different name.

Imagine sites to become Horizon campuses

Sarah Janssen — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:51:40 EST

Imagine Schools Inc. announced today that its two Fort Wayne schools will re-open this fall as campuses of Horizon Christian Academy.

Carroll video is finalist in anti-bullying contest

The Journal Gazette — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:39:40 EST

Carroll High School students Patrick T'Kindt and Brett Peters have been named finalists in the Great American No Bull Challenge Video Contest for their short film titled "Lost Hope," according to a statement issued by Northwest Allen County Schools.

South Side pride on parade

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:53:49 EST

The traditional Ivy Day parade was Friday morning at South Side High School.

IPFW financial chief moving on

Sarah Janssen — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

IPFW Vice Chancellor of Financial Affairs Walt Branson will resign his duties July 31 to accept a similar position at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Ivy Tech still short after tuition hike

Sarah Janssen — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

A systemwide tuition increase for Ivy Tech Community College will provide an additional $10 million in revenue for the college next year, but it's still not enough to make necessary campus investments, officials say.

Trine seen as great fit' for Johnson Academy

Sarah Janssen — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Since January when Ball State University announced it wouldn't renew the charter for Timothy L. Johnson Academy, the school has been searching for a new authorizer. The school might have found one in Education One LLC, the charter authorizing arm of Trine University.

Trine: More than 100 area students receive spring academic honors

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:04:19 EST

Fifteen northeast Indiana students were named to the Trine University president's list for the spring 2013 semester, the Angola-based university has announced.

Pancner, Austin

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:08:28 EST

Carthage College celebrated commencement on May 26.

Eckert, Haylee

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:06:53 EST

Carthage College celebrated commencement on May 26.

Earlham College: Francis, Cerna graduate

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:35 EST

Devon Francis and Jordan Cerna, both of Fort Wayne, have graduated from Earlham College, the college has announced.

Mount St. Mary's: Hake, Huneck on spring Dean's List

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:09:53 EST

Patrick Hake and David Huneck, both of Fort Wayne, have qualified for the spring-semester Dean's List at Mount St. Mary's University, the Emmitsburg, Md., university has announced.

Ohio Northern: Rounds, Beck graduate

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:03:11 EST

Chad A. Rounds and Kassidy A. Beck, both of Fort Wayne, have graduated from Ohio Northern University, the university has announced.

Pancner, Austin Spencer

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:11:26 EST

Carthage College has named outstanding scholars to its Dean's List for academic excellence during the spring semester of 2013. Dean's List honors are accorded Carthage students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester.

Tomten, Samuel Steven

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:09:52 EST

Tomten, Samuel Steven Carthage College has named outstanding scholars to its Dean's List for academic excellence during the spring semester of 2013.

Rumfield, Krista

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:08:23 EST

Stonebraker, Ally Ryan

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:06:50 EST

Schneider, Hope

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:03:36 EST

Hope Schneider of Fort Wayne was named to the Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical President's List for spring semester 2013.

Ivy Tech approves tuition increase

Sarah Janssen — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:38:16 EST

Ivy Tech Community College board approved a tuition increase that would provide an additional $10 million in revenue for the next school year.

IU board OKs tuition increase

Associated Press — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:43:14 EST

INDIANAPOLIS – Most Indiana University students are facing an average 1.75 percent tuition increase each of the next two years under a plan approved by the school’s Board of Trustees.

Vice Chancellor Branson to leave IPFW

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:21:45 EST

Branson will assume a new position as vice chancellor for finance and administration at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo.

Suracks, Sweetwater pledge $150,000 for Easter Seals music programs

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:00:14 EST

Chuck and Lisa Surack, and Sweetwater Sound, have pledged a $150,000 endowment to support music programs at Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana, the organization said today.

Ritz speaks on equality, equity in education

Sarah Janssen — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

During his time, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke often of the role and purpose of education to teach children to think for themselves and instill morals in youth.

Delgado,, Estevan

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:08:03 EST

Estevan Delgado of Roanoke has received a bachelor of arts degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from Rice University, the university in Houston has announced.

Price, Grant

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:42:53 EST

Grant Price of Huntertown has received a bachelor of science degree in marketing from Saint Francis University, the Loretto, Pa., university has announced.

Hollenberg, Emily

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:06:34 EST

Emily Hollenberg of Fort Wayne has been named to the winter-term Dean's List at Alma College, the college has announced.

EACS debates school cuts for poor families

Sarah Janssen — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

East Allen County Schools will likely cut the number of schools that receive federal funding to serve low-income families next school year.

Michigan Tech: Browne, Mason make spring Dean's List

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:27:40 EST

Austin Browne and Jessica Mason, both of Fort Wayne, have qualified for the spring-semester Dean's List at Michigan Technological University, the university has announced.