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Simulation Activities Lead to Innovation Award for IUK Professor
PRESS RELEASE Simulation activities lead to innovation award for IUK professor KOKOMO, Ind. — It’s like the Model UN — but with aliens. Students in an Indiana University Kokomo political science class gained hands-on experience in problem solving, negotiation, research, collaboration, and more through “Operation Vanguard,” a simulation activity led by Andy Tuholski, assistant professor of political science, during the fall 2024 semester. The three-day simulation required students to take on roles
Indiana University Kokomo Thought Leaders to Share at the First IU Economic Development Summit
PRESS RELEASE Indiana University Kokomo thought leaders to share expertise at the first-ever IU Economic Development Summit KOKOMO, Ind. — Experts from Indiana University Kokomo will be part of an event next month highlighting IU’s research, partnerships, and initiatives that impact economic development by fostering business growth, talent development, and community resilience. Leah Nellis, IU assistant vice president for school partnerships, and IU Kokomo vice chancellor for innovation and special
IUK Partners with IU Southeast to Support Teachers of English Language Learners
PRESS RELEASE IU Kokomo partners with IU Southeast to support teachers of English language learners KOKOMO, Ind. — More than half of the children who attend Logansport Community Schools speak a language other than English at home. Indiana University Kokomo and its partner, IU Southeast, assist the school in meeting the needs of these students by offering teachers the opportunity to earn certification to teach English as a second language. Tara Kingsley, IU Kokomo interim associate dean of education,
Orchard Project Underway in IU Kokomo Sustainability Meadow
PRESS RELEASE More photos here. Orchard project underway in IU Kokomo Sustainability Meadow KOKOMO, Ind. — There’s something new growing in Sustainability Meadow. Indiana University Kokomo’s Student Sustainability Council, together with faculty and community volunteers, planted 20 apple trees in the ecological restoration site as part of a long-term plan to increase campus biodiversity. Andy Tuholski, director of the Office of Sustainability and assistant professor of political science, said the
IUK Launches New 3-Year Business Degree
PRESS RELEASE IUK launches new three-year business degree KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo students can now fast track their future by earning a business degree in three years. IU Kokomo will debut a three-year Bachelor of Science in Business degree program July 1, offering students an accelerated path to their careers. “It’s the same highly respected IU degree, with the same curriculum and same classes, on a shortened timeline” said Chitti Govindarajalu, dean of the School of Business. “We
Student-led FIT Camp Fights Childhood Obesity with Wellness Education
PRESS RELEASE More pictures here. Student-led FIT camp fights childhood obesity with wellness education KOKOMO, Ind. — Erika Johnson hopes to be a pediatric nurse someday. This week, she’s gained valuable experience working with children at Indiana University Kokomo’s annual FIT camp. “This is going to make me a better nurse by teaching me to deal with situations that might make me uncomfortable,” said Johnson, a junior nursing major. “I don’t have a lot of experience with kids. This is making me
