WARSAW — It’s pretty evident Mandy Duncan is passionate about teaching. The instructional coach with an emphasis on literacy for grades K through six in Warsaw Community Schools, Duncan has for a long time had a desire to work with children. She has lived in Warsaw most of her life and is a 1998 graduate …read more.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Linnzie Richner broke Purdue Fort Wayne women’s golf’s 18-hole program record on Tuesday with a round of 69.

FORT WAYNE — Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) released the following statement today about the action taken at the Purdue University Board of Trustees meeting regarding the future name of the Fort Wayne campus:

FORT WAYNE — Approximately 3,000 jobs will be available as more than 70 employers gather from 1-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, in the Walb Student Union at Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. Job seekers will have the chance to meet with representatives from potential employers and to network. WorkOne and the IPFW Office of Career Services will host a …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School seniors Gavin Bussard and Brandon Webster each received a scholarship awarded by the TVHS Business Department during the 2016 Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education and Internship Banquet held April 28 at the Akron Community Center. The banquet was attended by 70 Tippecanoe Valley students that participated in 98 work-based experiences with 49 …read more.

Individuals from both Warsaw and Wawasee’s boys and girls track teams made cases for state showings at the Bulldog Invite and IWU HSR qualifiers.

FORT WAYNE — Online registration is open now through Feb. 1, for the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne 19th Annual Student Research and Creative Endeavor Symposium. The Symposium gives IPFW students, faculty and community members a chance to discover research across campus and inspire new, interdisciplinary ideas while learning about fascinating research from across campus. …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock will speak at IPFW to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, in the Walb Student Union International Ballroom. Warnock has been senior pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Ga., since 2005 and is successor to King, who pastored the church …read more.

John Kaufeld Chief Communications Officer, IPFW FORT WAYNE — A series of recommendations about the future role and governance of Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne were released by the Legislative Services Agency today. The recommendations raise many possibilities for the future of IPFW, including transitioning from a single, multi-system university into two distinct campus operations …read more.

By JOHN KAUFELD Chief Communications Officer, IPFW FORT WAYNE — Inspired by recent events around the world, two upcoming events taking place at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne will shed light on the Syrian refugee crisis and give an opportunity for community discourse. “Faculty and Students in Solidarity With the Syrian Refugees” will take place from noon to …read more.

By MICKEY RATLIFF, WCHS Band Director The Symphonic Wind Ensemble from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Dr. Daniel Tembras, Director of Instrumental Studies at IPFW. The …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley senior Lexi O’Connell has checked off a few goals in her track career, and one more huge goal was reached in signing her national letter of intent to continue her track career at IPFW.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood senior Linnzie Richner is now signed on to continue her golf career at IPFW.

FORT WAYNE – IPFW men’s basketball announced that it will continue its series with Indiana over the next two seasons, including a game at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.

FORT WAYNE — IPFW will be holding a piano competition in January 2016. The Gene Marcus Piano Competition is a prestigious event open to children up to 18 years of age and the winners could receive cash prizes as well as scholarships to the Gene Marcus Camp held in June. Senior class winners could win …read more.

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.

FORT WAYNE — The IPFW Departments of Fine Arts and Visual Communication and Design will sponsor the second annual High School Art Competition and Exhibition. This event is an opportunity for high school students to have their artwork accepted for display in an exhibition judged by faculty of the IPFW Departments of Fine Arts and …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Ragamala Dance Company, led by artistic directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy, will perform Song of the Jasmine at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the IPFW Auer Performance Hall as part of the IPFW/Shruti Indian Performance Series.

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.

Lewis Eugene Collier of Warsaw was just announced Veteran of the Month at the Aug. 11 Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting. County Veterans Affair Officer Rich Maron was there to present the award.

FORT WAYNE – After a year away, the Shindigz National Soccer Festival will return to the Hefner Fields on August 21 and 22 for the 16th season of the event. “We’re pleased to welcome the Shindigz National Soccer Festival back to IPFW,” said Chancellor Vicky Carwein. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the whole community …read more.

The Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana today called IPFW’s redesignation as a “multi-system metropolitan university” the legislation with the most impact for northeast Indiana to emerge from the 2015 Indiana General Assembly. IPFW’s new metropolitan university status allows for more on-campus housing, awarding advanced graduate degrees and expanded research programs. It also calls for a …read more.

A group of dedicated university and community partners will join with pre-college students and their parents on April 28 to celebrate the inaugural year of the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Sci-TEC Academy. The event will take place in Walb Union Classic Ballroom from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The new pre-college career program is a partnership …read more.

To showcase the diversity and abundance of global culture on campus, the Office of International Education at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) presents “Around the World in an Evening” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 in the Walb Union International Ballroom. The event will feature examples of song, dance, spoken word, and traditional dress …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Wawasee continued to make strides in the track pre-season with a fine showing at the Bulldog Invite held at IPFW Saturday. Clayton Cook was a double winner in the 60-meter high hurdles with a time of 8.28 and was also the long jump champion at 20-11.75. JJ Gilmer added a winning jump …read more.

By ELIZABETH THOMPSON Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne The 12th annual Opportunity Banquet, sponsored by the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, in collaboration with the College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science, will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, …read more.

In a letter delivered this morning to Teresa Lubbers, commissioner of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE), Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, on behalf of the Purdue Board of Trustees, requested that the Commission change the designation for Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) from “Regional Campus” to “Metropolitan University.” President Daniels also requested …read more.

Leadership development, communication, office computing, web programming, and lean manufacturing are the key training areas identified in the regional training needs survey results released today by the Division of Continuing Studies at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. In October of last year, Continuing Studies sent over 24,000 email surveys to individuals in the region. The …read more.

US News and World Report has included several Indiana colleges and universities on a list ranking the best online degree programs. The IU Kelley School of Business was rated number one among all online MBA and graduate business degree programs. Five schools from Indiana made the top 200 for bachelor’s degrees, based on factors which …read more.

BOURBON – Triton High School senior, Hannah Jennings, has signed her letter of intent to continue her golf career at IPFW. Jennings is a four-year letter winner in golf. She was the team MVP three times, the low average player three times, the team captain three years and a regional qualifier as a junior. Jennings …read more.

The Imaginary Invalid opens Nov. 14 at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne and runs through Nov. 22. Director John O’Connell, who has a flair for comedy, has cast Robert Phillips, who also has a flair for comedy, in the lead role of The Imaginary Invalid, assuring that something very interesting and very comical is …read more.

OrthoWorx announced today that Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) has joined the OrthoWorx University | Industry Advisory Board (UIAB), which was recently formed to better connect the technology and talent needs of Indiana’s orthopedic medical device industry with the assets and capabilities represented by Indiana’s higher education institutions. “IPFW and Chancellor Vicky Carwein have been …read more.

Is the lake warm yet? I want to try out my special edition reporters Speedo. Yes, I have returned. I apologize for the long gap between picks but Mother Nature has not really helped out the spring sports season thus far. Weather controls every move made during this time of year for athletic departments so …read more.

Science Central, the region’s gateway for informal science education, has slated the following special activities for the month of April: March 31-April 4 – Spring Break Camp at Science Central; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily When schools close for Spring Break, Science Central presents Spring Break Camp to provide fun educational activities for kids …read more.

Once again Grace College is hosting the National Christian College Athletic Association tournaments right here in our back yard. Once again both the men’s and women’s teams are participating in the tournament, leaving 14 spots open for other schools to come to Winona Lake for a weekend full of faith-based fun. And once again, you …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The bracket is out and March Madness is finally underway. The NCAA tournament selection committee went to work and unleashed the blue print for the annual madness on Sunday evening. 68 teams made the cut while others watched the proverbial bubble burst. All roads lead to the Lonestar State this year as Dallas …read more.

Break out the champagne and ticker tape! I have finally accomplished a milestone, my 100th correct pick! It has been a long ride, I could not have done it without you readers and all of the fantastic athletes that have helped me along the way. 100 correct picks is something truly amazing. Nobody else is …read more.

SYRACUSE – In a position the team thought it might be in when training started in the summer, the Wawasee boys cross country team now has its fate in its hands. Run well, go to state. After slipping out the Elkhart Central Boys Cross Country Regional as the fifth and final team to qualify, Wawasee …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne will bring Aaron Moore, LMHC, a national speaker, to IPFW Tuesday, Oct. 8, to present “To Write Love On Her Arms.” Moore will present his moving and powerful message about stress care, struggles in life, depression, recovery, and healing and how we all can benefit. The event …read more.

Bill Nye, scientist, inventor, TV host and cast member of the new season of ABC TV’s “Dancing with the Stars” has cancelled his appearance as Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s first Omnibus Lecturer for the 2013 season. Nye cited the short time span between his scheduled appearance at IPFW Thursday, Sept. 12, and the premiere …read more.

FORT WAYNE – A scientist/inventor, the CEO of a company famous for its public opinion polls, and a best-selling author headline the 19th season of the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Omnibus Lecture Series. New this year is the move to a 3-lecture series, with all speakers appearing in the fall. Here is the …read more.

IPFW in Fort Wayne has camps in music, art dance and theatre starting as soon as June 8. Camps and classes are for all ages, with exceptional opportunities for teenagers, who happen to be some of the hardest campers to please. Dance Classes Eight-week session runs Saturdays, June 8 through Aug. 10. No class June …read more.

Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne is pleased to announce Alexandria Rairigh, a graduating senior at Wawasee High School, has accepted an IPFW Chancellor’s Distinguished Scholarship. Alexandria plans to study visual communication and design when she begins her college career at IPFW this fall. The scholarship provides full tuition and student fees and is renewable for up to four years.

When Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne opened its Warsaw Center in 2003, there was a need for classrooms so students could take their classes either through closed circuit television or from a teacher right in the room with them. Due to improvements in distance learning technology and changes in the study patterns of its Warsaw …read more.

An $8.5 million budget deficit is prompting job cuts at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. According to sources, IPFW will eliminate 39 full-time and two part-time positions through layoffs and attrition. The cuts are expected to be complete by the end of June. The school says it is receiving less money from the state and …read more.

Local entrepreneur, speaker and coach, Don Roulo, will lead the “48 Days To The Work You Love” workshop at IPFW University – Warsaw Campus. Roulo’s workshop will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 28 – April 4. The workshop provides a step-by-step process for creating a “Life Plan” and translating that …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace’s women’s basketball team is no newcomer to NCAA Division I competition. The Lady Lancers played at IPFW last season and took on Valparaiso in 2010 exhibition play as well. But Grace has upped the ante in 2012 as they will face two D-1 opponents in four days starting Saturday. The Lady …read more.

The Department of Geosciences at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne will dedicate the Argast Family Imaging and Analysis Lab at 1 p.m. Nov. 2,  in the Science Building, Room 263. The dedication ceremony and news conference will recognize a major donation made by James Argast, father of Anne Argast, professor of geology at IPFW. The …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School boys and girls soccer teams will get a unique opportunity this first week of the regular season. Both teams will be among a host of high school squads taking part Friday and Saturday in the Shindigz National Soccer Festival in Fort Wayne. The tourney, which begins Thursday and also includes …read more.