NAPPANEE – NorthWood senior Grace Kniesly has signed to continue her volleyball career at Ancilla College.

DONALDSON – 2016 Triton High School graduate Jaela Meister is returning to the volleyball court after signing a letter of intent to play at Ancilla College.

BOURBON – Triton Youth Soccer will host a three-day camp in conjunction with Ancilla College in July.

PLYMOUTH – Argos native Andy Stone is the new men’s soccer coach at Ancilla College.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College hosted Ancilla College in a men’s/women’s golf challenge.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School senior Robert McKinney will attend Ancilla College next fall to study sports management and join the men’s soccer program as a manager.

DONALDSON – Ancilla College is seeking recruits for the upcoming season for its new bass fishing club.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley soccer star Ivan Santiago signed his letter of intent to continue his career at Ancilla College.

By Chad Kebrdle Instructor, Ancilla College DONALDSON — For the second time in 11 months, a formidable crowd of Ancilla College supporters converged to witness a blessing ceremony. In August, 2015, it was to witness the Most Reverend Bishop Kevin Rhoades bless the first residence hall. On July 18, the ceremony officially opened the private …read more.

BOURBON – Triton High School’s Jordan Anderson and Masen Yeo both signed letters of intent to continue their basketball careers in-state.

DONALDSON – Join the Charge for the Ancilla College Day of Giving Friday, April 29. Give just $24 in our 24 hours and you can help the 90 percent of Ancilla College students who receive some sort of financial assistance. Emily Hutsell, development and alumni relations manager said, “Twenty-four dollars, that’s all. If you gave …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — College may seem far away for kindergarteners, but this fall, Marshall County will bring post-secondary education and careers front of mind for elementary youth and their families through a collaborative effort called The Promise. The program makes educational savings a reality by helping families to start a CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings account …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley senior Brynda Krueger has signed on to continue her basketball career with Ancilla College.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Director of Marketing and Social Media, Ancilla College DONALDSON — Join the Charge for the Ancilla College Day of Giving Friday, April 29. Give just $24 in our 24 hours and you can help the 90 percent of Ancilla College students who receive some sort of financial assistance. What is Join the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee’s Brock O’Haver signed with Ancilla College Monday morning.

DONALDSON – Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges, inducted 23 new members from Ancilla College for the spring semester in a formal ceremony Sunday, March 13, at Ancilla’s campus. Among those inducted to Ancilla’s Beta Beta Beta chapter Sunday, March 13, are: Daitriona Bonds of Plymouth, Kaeley Geschke of Middlebury, Kathryn Gorr …read more.

By J. CHAD KEBRDLE Instructor of English, Institutional Advancement Associate, Ancilla College DONALDSON — The thirst for knowledge is ever-quenched at Ancilla College’s Lampen Lecture series. The purpose of these lectures is to promote each individual’s ability to think beyond his or her own experiences and interests. The upcoming lecture Feb. 17, “Tell Us Who …read more.

DONALDSON – Come and learn about Ancilla. Join us at noon on March 3, for Access Ancilla Day, and see for yourself why so many students choose Ancilla as their foundation for success. Access Ancilla Day starts with free lunch at noon, March 3. You and your family can talk with our counselors, faculty and …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Director of Marketing and Social Media, Ancilla College DONALDSON — Parents or guardians of seniors at area high schools are invited to find out if their child qualifies to receive more than $13,100 annually for college. Join Ancilla’s financial aid experts at the first-ever Ancilla College Financial Aid Presentation from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, …read more.

DONALDSON — It’s all about attitude.

PLYMOUTH — Ancilla College students will now be able to acquire associate degrees in one of three new programs beginning fall 2016: sports management, hospitality and tourism and culinary arts management, bringing the total degree offerings to 21. Ancilla College has become well-acquainted with growth. In the past year, the school has built a new …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS Superintendent, Triton School Corporation BOURBON — Nearly 70 Triton School Corporation kindergartners visited the Ancilla College campus Monday, Oct. 12, as part of the Promise Indiana program to promote 529 college savings plans. The visit included a look at the Ancilla College chapel, a chat with the athletics department, a meeting with nursing students, …read more.

DONALDSON – College students looking to earn extra college credit over the holiday break can enroll in a Ancilla’s second annual winter term. The accredited college is offering five courses in an accelerated four-week winter term this year from Dec. 12 – Jan. 9.

By J. CHAD KEBRDLE Instructor of English, Institutional Advancement Associate, Ancilla College DONALDSON — At a time when small colleges are losing students and some closing doors, Ancilla College announced a 21 percent enrollment increase for the 2015-16 school year. With the addition of new academic and athletic programs and building its first residence hall, …read more.

Triton kindergarten students took a step towards making their future dreams come true with their visit to Ancilla College Monday, Oct. 12. This “Walk Into My future” is a part of the “Indiana Promise” program that encourages students to start saving early for their post high school training/learning needs.

FORT WAYNE — In its recently released rankings of the best colleges and universities in the United States, “U.S. News and World Report” deemed several programs at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne to be among the best in the country.

DONALDSON – Ancilla’s Board of Trustees voted Monday, Sept. 28, to build a second residence hall.

MARSHALL COUNTY — By indulging in a gourmet dinner, you can help send a student to college. The third annual Changing Lives Scholarship Dinner will be at 6 p.m. EST at Swan Lake Resort Friday, Nov. 6. Guests will enjoy a social hour followed by a delicious Cornish game hen dinner, prepared by the exceptional …read more.

By CHAD KEBRDLE Instructor of English, Institutional Advancement Associate, Ancilla College DONALDSON — Indiana’s poet laureate George Kalamaras is coming to Ancilla College to read his works Thursday, Sept. 24, and the public is invited. In partnership with Wild Rose Moon, 115 N. Michigan St., in Plymouth, Kalamaras has agreed to two events with different readings …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Ivy Tech Community College is pleased to announce that Annette Lamb is joining Ivy Tech Foundation to serve as executive director of development operations under the leadership of Ivy Tech Foundation President John Murphy.  She will begin her position on Sept. 8. Lamb most recently served as senior director of development at Purdue …read more.

WARSAW — Goodwill’s Warsaw Community Career Center will host several free events in September to offer job seekers education opportunities and employment resources.

WARSAW — OrthoWorx hosted a presentation of the Orthopedic Value Chain Model for industry and university partners July 30, at Champagne Jam. The presentation was the culmination of eight weeks of research for seven interns at OrthoWorx.

By ANDY OBER Writer, InsideINdianaBusiness INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has approved proposed changes to the requirements for an Indiana high school diploma. The new parameters would increase credit and math requirements and include college and career readiness curriculum. Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers calls the new requirements more academically …read more.

By Chad Kebrdle Public Relations, Ancilla Bicycle Cruise DONALDSON — The Ancilla Alumni Association, in association with the annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival, will host the 25th annual Blueberry Bicycle Cruise, with registration beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Menominee Elementary School, 815 Discovery Lane, off of Nutmeg Road, Plymouth. Riders may begin as …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — As students, faculty and staff prepare for a new academic year, The Princeton Review — a leading guide for college-bound students — has once again included Manchester University in its “Best in the Midwest” listing.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Director of Marketing and Social Media, Ancilla College PLYMOUTH — The public is welcome to see the inside of Ancilla College’s 30,000 square foot residence hall at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, located at 20360 9B Road, Plymouth. The event will include refreshments and a tour of the new building. Most Rev. Bishop …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Students who participate in Grace College’s collaboration with the Bethel College School of Nursing are experiencing remarkable success, as evidenced by a 100 percent board passing rate for Grace associate degree in nursing students. The associate degree in nursing program on the Grace College campus is offered through Bethel College School of …read more.

Ancilla College recently signed an articulation agreement with St. Joseph’s College. Ancilla College and St. Joseph’s College are two members of the Northern Indiana Catholic College Consortium (NICCC).

This is the season of graduation parties. It is a great time to celebrate and support all the accomplishments of our graduates. This time of year has made me think of sharing some thoughts about college and education in general. Over the next couple of weeks I am going to discuss education, specifically getting a …read more.

By ERIC WIGNALL Vice President of Enrollment Management, Ancilla College This summer Ancilla College is offering two Enrollment Days, designed to offer potential students a chance to come to campus for a lunch, tours, financial aid help and to take college placement tests if needed — all at no cost. Ancilla’s Enrollment Days begin at …read more.

Ancilla College Nursing Department held its 10th Professional Pinning Ceremony on Sunday, May 31 in the Catherine Kasper Life Center Chapel. Of those that graduated, Melissa Barenie, Rochester, and Angela Leary, Plymouth were amongst the group of four. Berniece Umbaugh, RN, a resident of Catherine Kasper Life Center and Registered Nurse for 70 years served …read more.

Ancilla College has announced its spring 2015 Dean’s List and Honor’s List recipients.
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or above and carry at least 12 credit hours during the semester.

DONALDSON – Ancilla College will be holding its seventh annual TriAncilla sprint triathlon on June 6, 2015.  The USA Triathlon-sanctioned race will start at 9 a.m. EDT on the grounds of The Center at Donaldson, home of Ancilla College. Proceeds from TriAncilla serve to fund scholarships for Ancilla College. Todd Zeltwanger, Race Chairperson states that …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla College Nursing Department will hold its tenth annual Professional Pinning Ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31. The ceremony will be held in the Catherine Kasper Life Center Chapel. The guest speaker for the ceremony will be Berniece Umbaugh, RN, a resident of Catherine Kasper Life Center and registered …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Sister Bonita Boilini, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, JD, presented a lecture entitled “Breaking the Silence: Elder Abuse, It Must Stop” as a part of the college’s Lampen Lecture series Wednesday, April 22. Sister Boilini wanted bring awareness to the alarming prevalence of elder abuse in the United States. While …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla College will be hosting the Spring Access Ancilla Day this year from 9 a.m. until noon Tuesday, April 28. Vice President of Enrollment Management and host of this event, Eric Wignall, stated “This is an incredible year for Ancilla College. We are building a new freshman residence hall and …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla’s student government association will host a blood drive through the American Red Cross from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday, April 23. SGA faculty Advisor, Jill Neidlinger, along with president Jacob Burgo and many student volunteers prepare and organize the vent. Students, faculty, staff and community are encouraged to …read more.

By CHELSEA CHALK Assistant Professor of Communication and Institutional Advancement Associate, Ancilla College Marshall County Community Foundation awarded the Ancilla College Nursing department a $15,000 grant to use to purchase a Pyxis Medstation Training Unit. The PMTU assists faculty in teaching technology-based medication dispensing practices to nursing students. Ann Fitzgerald, director of nursing at Ancilla …read more.

By CHELSEA CHALK Assistant Professor of Communications and Institutional Advancement Associate Ancilla College Ancilla College Student Government requests your presence at the Ancilla College Arts and Culture Week during the week of Monday, April 13 through Thursday, April 16. Ancilla College is located in Donaldson. The highlight of the week is from 4:30 p.m. until …read more.

“The Queens,” Elizabeth I of England and Mary, Queen of Scots, are coming to Ancilla Domini Chapel at the Center at Donaldson. Metamorphis Traveling Theatre, an outreach troupe of Michigan City Acting Theatre, will present “The Queens” at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3. “The Queens” is an original drama written by Ken Brelsford and directed …read more.

Ancilla College is offering an additional class in health sciences this summer. Enrollment is now open for the Certified Nursing Assistant course. After passing the Indiana State Health Department CNA test, Certified Nursing Assistants are state certified to become a nurse’s aide in long-term care facilities, home health and hospice groups, and assisted living facilities. …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Dr. Marcia Egan presented a lecture entitled “Looking Back, Stepping Forward: Angelina, Sarah and Social Justice” as a part of the college’s Lampen Lecture series Monday, March 16. Dr. Marcia Egan, resident of Maria Center, simply wanted to share her love of books and learning. Based on the book The …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Directing of Marketing and Social Media, Ancilla College Ancilla College launched a new website this week with all kinds of bells and whistles. “This site really shows what makes Ancilla College unique,” said Amanda Petrucelli, director of marketing and social media. “We’re confident a potential student investigating this site will choose to …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Warm temperatures Tuesday were the harbinger of good things to come at Ancilla College where the board of trustees broke ground for a three-story residence hall and student life dining center opening Wednesday, Aug. 1. “This was meant to be,” said President Dr. Ken Zirkle. “It is no accident we …read more.

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education announced yesterday that 12 Indiana colleges will receive a portion of $1.8 million to fund the development or expansion of programs that help more low-income students graduate from college. Specifically, the money will fund programs that support students who receive state financial aid for college through either the 21st …read more.

By CHELSEA CHALK Assistant Professor of Communications, Ancilla College Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges, inducted 21 new members from Ancilla College for the spring semester in a formal ceremony Sunday, March 8, at Ancilla’s campus. Those inducted to Ancilla’s Beta Beta Beta chapter include: Jeremy Allison (Bremen), Leah Binion (Walkerton), …read more.

Join Ancilla College in its new adventure 4 p.m. March 10 on 9B Road to witness groundbreaking on two buildings. “It’s going to be beautiful,” said President Ken Zirkle. “We will house nearly 100 new students and have a student life center with dining open to the public. It’s a great time to be at …read more.

By CHELSEA CHALK Assistant Professor of Communication/Institutional Advancement Associate, Ancilla College Jennifer Weinert, Center at Donaldson, presented a lecture entitled “A Sage-ing Circle Experience: Making a Difference” as a part of the college’s Lampen Lecture series. Weinert is a certified Sage-ing Circle Facilitator for Memorial Brainworks Heart of Aging with Wisdom and Vitality, a program …read more.

DONALDSON – If you haven’t heard about long boards, you’re probably just not cool enough. Thankfully, Ancilla College’s Assistant Professor John Gough is cool enough. When Andrew Huff started taking Gough’s business classes, Gough knew Huff & Puff Board Co. was ready for the next level. Huff, a sophomore graduating from Ancilla College this spring …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College When it comes to ‘interim’ appointments some organizations bring in a temporary person to fill a job, but Ancilla College has taken the step of making Dr. Ken Zirkle a more permanent fixture on campus. During an executive session by the Board of Trustees at Ancilla College at the December …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla’s Student Government Association will host a blood drive through the American Red Cross from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. SGA Faculty Advisor, Jill Neidlinger, along with President Jacob Burgo and many student volunteers are preparing and organizing the event. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are …read more.

By ERIC WIGNALL Vice President of Enrollment Management, Ancilla College Ancilla will be holding several workshops and financial aid nights to help navigate the sometimes overwhelming choices that can complicate the process. Completing the free application for Federal Student Aid is the first step toward getting state and federal aid for college, and Ancilla can …read more.

By DEBBIE MYERS Communication Specialist, Trine University Trine University School of Professional Studies recently welcomed Allison Finch to its Warsaw team as enrollment specialist. Finch recruits adult graduate and undergraduate students at the Warsaw Education Center; performs community relations and marketing initiatives and assists with student retention. Finch is a 2011 graduate of Ball State …read more.

Ancilla College is offering an additional class in health sciences starting this spring. Students can now enroll in a certified nursing assistant course. After passing the Indiana State Health Department CNA test, certified nursing assistants are state certified to become a nurse’s aid in long-term care facilities, home health and hospice groups, and assisted living …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Director of Marketing and Social Media, Ancilla College College students looking to earn extra college credit over the holiday break can enroll in a pilot program at Ancilla College. Ancilla is offering an online psychology course in a four-week winter term this year from Dec. 15 to Jan. 9. “This so-called ‘mini-mester’ …read more.

By ALI CURTIS Communications and Media Relations Manager, Indiana Commission for Higher Education In their latest report, The Four-Year Myth, Complete College America and its Alliance of States reveal the vast majority of full-time American college students do not graduate on time, costing them and their families tens of thousands of dollars in extra college-related …read more.

DONALDSON, Ind. – Retirement didn’t last very long for Dr. Kenneth Zirkle. This week he takes over as the interim president of Ancilla College. “I had to break it to my family carefully. My wife and daughters all thought I would take some time off, but the opportunity at Ancilla was one I couldn’t pass …read more.

PLYMOUTH – Saturday, Feb. 8, will mark the fifth annual Chargers for Change fundraiser, as the men’s and women’s basketball teams of Ancilla College host the event. The Ancilla Chargers will face off against the Red Hawks of Lake Michigan College in conjunction with Ounce of Prevention to raise money and awareness for breast cancer …read more.

Today’s highly competitive job market more often requires schooling beyond a high school diploma. Skills are needed now that weren’t even known of a generation ago. Statistics also show the college graduation rate in Indiana, at least for those who have four years of college, is below 40 percent, though the percentage does increase for …read more.

Ancilla College is closing at 3 p.m. today due to dangerous temperatures and travel conditions. All offices and the library are closed through the weekend. The SAT test scheduled to be held on campus Saturday, Jan. 25, is also rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8. The college plans to reopen Monday morning.

Financial aid staff from Ancilla College in Donaldson will be leading workshops for parents and students at several locations throughout the area. College staff will be available to sit down with individuals and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a key step toward getting state and federal aid for college. The free …read more.

There will be an informational meeting for parents of high school college-bound juniors at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, in the Wawasee High School auditorium. The information will cover such topics as: selecting colleges; applying to colleges; when to take the SAT; scholarships; diploma requirements and much more information that will be beneficial to the …read more.

DONALDSON, Ind. – In the same month that Ancilla College received a $1 million grant from the Lilly Foundation for developing new programs, the college received a major gift commitment from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.The $875,000 gift will be split, with $612,500 being placed in the Ancilla Fund for operations and $262,500 …read more.

Ancilla is holding a campus visit day, Access Ancilla Day, at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, starting with a free pizza lunch. After lunch visitors will get a tour of campus, talk with our faculty and get information about degree and financial aid options. Students and staff will be on hand to answer questions and give both …read more.

Victory Media, a national media company serving military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Ancilla College to its national Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2014 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, …read more.

Ancilla College in Donaldson is holding a New Student Orientation at its campus starting at noon Thursday, Aug. 15. Lunch and presentations by college staffers will be part of the day. Students transferring to Ancilla, adult learners and recent high school graduates will be introduced to the college and campus as well as get a …read more.

This spring, six teams of Grace College students participated in short-term cross-cultural trips to Fiji, South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Paris/London, and Thailand/Cambodia. Each trip carried a unique approach to world travel, whether a historical tour, church ministry, full-culture immersion or disaster relief. Throughout the year, students on “GoEncounter teams” have the opportunity to take …read more.

A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of golfers participating in the Ancilla College Golf Classic at the Plymouth Country Club on June 10. A brief downpour interrupted play for about 15 minutes during the college’s fundraising golf outing but, “no one really seemed to mind and we had a great time,” said Alumni Relations …read more.

Ancilla College is offering a free luncheon and open house for potential students and their families as part of Access Ancilla Day Thursday, May 2. Starting at noon Thursday, people can join faculty and staff for lunch, campus tours, presentations and hear from current Ancilla students about the college. Lunch and parking are free, but …read more.

The last Ancilla College Blood Drive of the school year will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the college. Ancilla College is located just two miles south of U.S. 30 near Plymouth. Donors can sign up at the college but walk-ins are welcome. The Ancilla Blood Drive is open …read more.

Saint Joseph’s College is freezing its 2013-14 tuition and will offer a guaranteed tuition rate plan that will go into effect at the start of the 2013-14 academic year. By paying the same tuition rate throughout the entire degree program, students are potentially saving thousands of dollars, especially as college tuition increases each year. While SJC …read more.

At a time when most universities and colleges in Indiana have increased tuition and fees, Ancilla College is dramatically lowering tuition while also offering more degree choices at its campus near Plymouth. In a meeting Monday, the college board of trustees voted to approve a 4 percent across-the-board tuition reduction for the 2013–2014 year. The …read more.

Making room in your closet can actually help a Hoosier veteran this fall. Ancilla College is co-sponsoring a Suits for Vets drive for veterans near Plymouth. “According to state employment figures, one third of veterans – ages 24 to 46 – are unemployed. Many of those vets need help preparing for interviews and they often lack business-friendly …read more.