Ivy Tech hosts virtual celebration for early college high school program graduates

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While the state of many area high school graduations was still being determined, Ivy Tech Community College Evansville held a virtual ceremony to honor 18 students graduating the Early College High School program.

The students joined Chancellor Daniela Vidal and other Ivy Tech administrators Thursday afternoon during the celebratory event that highlighted their accomplishments throughout their four years in the dual-program.

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Signature School graduate Kiana Jackson earns recognition by Vanderbilt University, Forbes

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As she earns prestigious recognition for her accomplishments as a medical student at Vanderbilt University, Signature School graduate Kianna Jackson is proving her hometown supporters right.

The first person in her extended family to become a doctor, the Evansville native has distinguished herself as a leader, mentor and student.

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Parents voice further frustrations over EVSC, AmeriQual meal kits

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Following a turbulent distribution of meal kits Wednesday, which left tens of area families without food boxes, parents voiced frustrations about the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.'s latest initiative.

Despite the EVSC's partnership with AmeriQual Group, who jointly produced and distributed 8,000 meal kits Wednesday afternoon, many families waited up to an hour in line and received no food.

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Henderson County Schools' search for new superintendent slowed by pandemic

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Though most of Thursday's virtual meeting took place in executive session, Henderson County Schools officials signaled the district's continued search for a new superintendent.

With current Superintendent Marganna Stanley stepping down June 30 after six years, the HCS Board of Education members and screening committee are narrowing their list of potential candidates.

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Colleges are getting millions to help students in need, but don't know how to spend it

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Indiana colleges and universities are set to receive roughly $200 million from the federal government’s coronavirus relief package – a welcome boost as higher education institutions and their students face unprecedented challenges, both academic and financial.

The only problem: Most schools say they’re not sure yet how to spend it.

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2020 Outstanding Educator Award winners surprised with announcement via video conference

Over a series of Zoom and WebEx conference calls Friday, all four 2020 Outstanding Educator award winners joined their colleagues for what they thought would be regular staff meetings.

To their surprise, the winning nominees were at the center of each meeting. And within minutes, their feelings of joy, disbelief and excitement echoed throughout the virtual gathering after they learned of the recognition.

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EVSC partners with AmeriQual for meal kits to local children instead of grab 'n' go meals

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In an effort to provide more students with safe, secure meals, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. has partnered with AmeriQual Group to distribute free meal kits to local children.

Along with helping minimize the stress of food service workers and volunteers, the partnership will also reach more students throughout the district. Both the EVSC and the food service company will assist with the production, packaging and administering of meal kits for children 18 and under throughout the community.

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