Education

Mishawaka High School unveils caveman statue in honor of Mike ‘Beef’ Faulkner

Mishawaka High School unveils caveman statue in honor of Mike ‘Beef’ Faulkner Every school takes pride in its chosen mascot. It is a grand, unifying symbol that students, alumni, teachers, and staff can rally behind. For Mishawaka High School (MHS), a dream came true on August 18 with the unveiling of a nine-foot caveman...

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Civic Engagement Series: a guide to casting your ballot in the 2024 Presidential Election

Civic Engagement Series: a guide to casting your ballot in the 2024 Presidential Election Editor's Note: In our first Civic Engagement story this summer, we brought you GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann's perspective on why voting in local elections matters. You can find that here. This story below is the second in our series for the...

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Pierre Moran Middle School Counselor Timothy Adams Named Indiana Middle School Counselor Of The Year

Pierre Moran Middle School Counselor Timothy Adams Named Indiana Middle School Counselor Of The Year Elkhart Community Schools is proud to announce that the Indiana School Counselors Association (ISCA) has named Pierre Moran Middle School Counselor Tim Adams as the statewide Middle School Counselor Of The Year. This honor is given to school...

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Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest spurs illuminating conversations with today’s thought leaders

Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest spurs illuminating conversations with today’s thought leaders In 1953, a determined woman and a group of neighbors in Michigan City, Indiana planted the seeds of an invaluable community resource, whose impact continues to resonate today. The Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest, originally founded at the Sinai...

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IUSB biochemistry students gain invaluable professional experience as paid researchers

IUSB biochemistry students gain invaluable professional experience as paid researchers Landing paid research positions is the ultimate goal for many of those working in the scientific field, but IU South Bend students are able to do so as undergraduates. Biochemistry students are conducting research that has practical applications,...

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Victor Kamwendo adds Emmy nomination to growing list of accomplishments

Victor Kamwendo adds Emmy nomination to growing list of accomplishments When Victor Kamwendo moved to Los Angeles after graduating from IU South Bend, he was hoping to establish a career as an actor and producer-director. So far, so good: the acting roles continue to accrue, and his offscreen skills have now earned him...

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MC Salvation Army Offers Class to ‘Get Ahead’

MC Salvation Army Offers Class to ‘Get Ahead’ 12-week ‘Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead’ class to start August 14 The Salvation Army of Michigan City will launch another 12-week session of “Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World” beginning on Wednesday,...

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All Elkhart Community Schools Students Eligible For Breakfasts, Lunches at No Cost For 2024-25 School Year

All Elkhart Community Schools Students Eligible For Breakfasts, Lunches at No Cost For 2024-25 School Year For the 2024-25 school year, all Elkhart Community Schools students will be provided breakfasts and lunches at no charge. The district applied and qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in partnership with the USDA and Indiana...

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Elkhart Community Schools Works With Families, Community To Recover From Storm

Elkhart Community Schools Works With Families, Community To Recover From Storm Elkhart families and schools were impacted by the tornado and storm damage that occurred earlier this week. Four Elkhart Community Schools buildings sustained structural and electrical damage, as well as damage to the sidewalks and surrounding...

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Elkhart Athletics, In Collaboration with Beacon Health System, Announces Hiring Of Staff To Serve Student-Athletes

Elkhart Athletics, In Collaboration with Beacon Health System, Announces Hiring Of Staff To Serve Student-Athletes As part of Elkhart Community Schools' ongoing collaboration with Beacon Health System, two new staff members have been hired to serve over 600 ECS student-athletes and 150 coaches. Emma Schmidt will serve as an athletic trainer and will work directly...

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