Education

JMC hosts service emphasis week

By Ashley C. Smith on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

One selfless act of service can make an impact in the world — no matter how big or small. The Joe Mertz Center strives to inspire all students to make a difference in their communities through Christian service. Given the organization’s mission, the JMC is hosting a week-long service emphasis week beginning Feb... Read More...

HU launches innovative program

By Ashley C. Smith on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Huntington University is launching a new innovative bachelor’s degree program in heuristics this fall.

Heuristics is the practice of discovery, understanding and problem solving. The program’s goal is to develop key cognitive skills for students entering a 21st century workforce, particularly improving creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills... Read More...

CMS Outstanding 8th Graders

By Barry Giggy on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

On Monday 1/30/2012 Huntington Metro Kiwanis recognized Crestview  outstanding 8th graders who were selected by the Huntington
Crestview Middle School Staff for each individuals accomplishments and who have excelled in scholarship, citizenship, sportsmanship, character-building activities, extra-curricular achievement, volunteering and leadership... Read More...

Disney Institute at Ivy Tech

By Kelli Ford on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Ivy Tech Corporate College is bringing Disney Institute to Fort Wayne for a third time. “Disney’s Approach to Quality Service,” a renowned professional development program, will be Wednesday, April 11 at the Holiday Inn Fort Wayne. It is being sponsored locally by Ivy Tech Corporate College with marketing partners Indiana’s NewsCenter, The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce and Gordon Food Service... Read More...

HCCF Awards Grant to Northwest Teachers

By Doug Hinthorn on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Three teachers from Northwest Elementary School are awarded grants from Huntington County Community Foundation (HCCF). Cari Neal and Lisa Meyer (Resource Teachers) will utilize the grant to purchase a reading intervention kit to aid with struggling readers.

For Lyn Ocken (Art Teacher) the grant will provide clay and tools for 1st  and 3rd grade students to create a collaborative 3-D tile mural based on the Dr... Read More...

Vessels named president of HU Board

By Ashley C. Smith on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Ed Vessels, owner of HiValu LLC, a leadership and consulting firm in Roanoke, Ind., has been elected president of the Huntington University Foundation Board of Directors. He will serve a three-year term.

As president, Vessels will also serve on the HU Board of Trustees. Vessels succeeds Brooks Fetters, recently elected mayor of Huntington... Read More...

HU to host first Finding Foresters event

By Ashley C. Smith on Monday, January 30th, 2012

Huntington University wants to welcome alumni and friends to Faith and Family Night at the Fort Wayne Mad Ants on March 3 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum with a special performance by Attaboy following the game.

This is the university’s first Finding Foresters event of the year so bring a student who may be interested in one of HU’s more than 70 academic programs for undergraduate, adult and graduate students... Read More...

Three HU Faculty Members Promoted

By Ashley C. Smith on Monday, January 30th, 2012

Three Huntington University faculty members have been granted promotions for the 2012-13 school year.

Dr. Thomas Bergler will be promoted from associate to professor of ministry and missions. Dr. Luke Fetters will be promoted from associate to professor of ministry and missions. And Diana Shenefield will be promoted from instructor to assistant professor of nursing... Read More...

Dowden Joins D.C. Panel

By Ashley C. Smith on Monday, January 30th, 2012

Dr. Blair Dowden, president of Huntington University, will participate in a panel discussion of college affordability in Washington, D.C., during the annual meeting of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU).

The Jan. 31 panel will be led by Zakiya Smith, senior adviser for education at the White House Domestic Policy Council... Read More...

Post Prom Donations Needed

By Lori Johnson on Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Post Prom plans for seniors have begun.  All seniors, with or without a date, are invited to attend the Post Prom FREE even if they do not attend the Prom. Post Prom is a safe alternative to other unsupervised activities.  This party is fully chaperoned and will provide entertainment with plenty of good food, games, music, dancing  and fabulous door prizes... Read More...

HU announces 2012-13 tuition rates

By Ashley C. Smith on Friday, January 27th, 2012

Huntington University continues to work diligently at keeping a college education affordable for its students. In announcing tuition rates for next year, Huntington is once again priced significantly under the national average charged by other private institutions.

The Board of Trustees approved a modest 2... Read More...

Ivy Tech Purchases Auto Body Center

By Kelli Ford on Friday, January 27th, 2012

The Ivy Tech Community College state and regional boards of trustees recently approved the purchase of the Auto Body Center located at 7717 Opportunity Drive, in Fort Wayne. The Ivy Tech Foundation has now finalized that process by purchasing the facility, which the Foundation will then lease to the College... Read More...

Doughty named interim dean at HU

By Ashley C. Smith on Friday, January 27th, 2012

Dr. Del Doughty, longtime professor of English at Huntington University, has been named the interim senior vice president for academic affairs, effective June 1.

In this role, Doughty will be responsible for leading the faculty and developing new academic programs, including an innovative bachelor’s degree program in heuristics, design, and technology that will be launched this fall... Read More...

HU offer marketing, nursing online

By Ashley C. Smith on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

This fall, Huntington University will launch two new online degree programs in marketing and nursing.

The Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and the RN to BSN degree will be offered in fully online formats through the university’s EXCEL Adult Degree Programs. The marketing program is also offered onsite in Huntington and Columbia City, and the RN to BSN program is available in Huntington as well as the addition of Fort Wayne this fall... Read More...

Vision 2020 at Foundation Breakfast

By Ashley C. Smith on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Vision 2020 has a goal to find and to create 21st century talent. Hear how 10 northeast Indiana counties are working together to build a better community during the Feb. 8 Foundation breakfast at Huntington University.

During the breakfast, John Sampson, president and CEO of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, will give an overview of Vision 2020 and its impact on Huntington County... Read More...