Education

By: Kelli Schnetzer— Indianapolis, IN— During the 2017-2018 school year, Ivy Tech Community College’s Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP) achieved a 90 percent student retention rate. Through the program, 154 students were able to earn an associate degree in less than one year’s time. Ivy Tech’s ASAP program provides at-risk high school students facing life and family issues that prevent them from completing a degree, the opportunity to earn a marketable and transferable associate degree on a full-time basis in just 11…

By: Kallie Sullanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients: Michelle Hill, of Ivy Tech Community College, is a recipient of the Hurley and Fredine (Wynn) Goodall Scholarship. Michelle is studying business administration. Patrick Kelley, of Ivy Tech Community College, is a recipient of the East Central Opportunities Scholarship. Patrick is studying to become a physical therapy assistant. Brandi Lambertson, of Ball State University, is a recipient of the George and Nelda Van Laningham Scholarship. Kaitlyn Landers,…

By: David Martin, MCHS Class of 1968— Muncie, IN—The weekend of June 8-10 was momentous for a very special group of people, and the City of Muncie.  The Muncie Central High School Class of 1968 converged on the heart of downtown Muncie to celebrate their golden anniversary. 50 years ago, 512 people walked across the stage in the field house to receive their diplomas, and from that moment, moved forward to forge their lives into something special. Approximately 170 people showed…

By: Brittany Bales, Jason Donati, and Pastor Andre Mitchell— Editor’s note: In their own words, meet Mayor Dennis Tyler’s nominees for the MCS school board. Final candidates will be selected at the BSU Board of Trustee’s meeting on June 25, 2018.  The candidates below are listed in alphabetical order.    Meet Brittany Bales I believe MCS should focus on three main components: students and families, faculty and staff, and finances. I am not naive enough to believe that a financial…

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN—Fathers today spend more time engaged with their children than ever before and that’s perfectly OK, says a researcher at Ball State University. Ball State’s Richard Petts, a sociology professor, and two researchers from Brigham Young University utilized a national sample of about 2,000 fathers with children ages 2-18 to understand the relationship between adherence to masculine norms, fathering attitudes, and father involvement. “Does Adherence to Masculine Norms Shape Fathering Behavior?” was recently published by the…

By: Mallory Steed— Muncie, Ind— Ivy Tech Community College is hosting a STEM Camp and spots are still available. This camp will provide middle and high school girls immersive learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. They will also focus on a number of different topics including everyday etiquette, making your dreams become a reality and effective communication skills.  This four day camp begins June 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 22. “We are looking forward to…

By: Cathy Stewart— Muncie, IN—The prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year has been awarded to Ivy Anderson, a recent graduate of Burris High School.  Ivy is the daughter of Joseph and Paula Anderson and was recommended for this scholarship by Chapter BF of Muncie, Indiana. Ivy has been accepted and will attend Loyola University where she plans to study business. The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship based on excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service,…