Chamber Center Receives $25,000 Student Grant

Posted About Three Weeks Ago

Image provided by Alexis Harmon, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. – A $25,000 grant from the Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation will help expand paid internship opportu...

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Whitewater Career Center Recognized

Posted About Three Weeks Ago

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ind. – Whitewater Career Center Adult Education has been named a 2025-26 Indiana Adult Education Program of Excellence by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. T...

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Career Exploration Fair for high school students

Posted About Three Weeks Ago

RICHMOND, Ind. – The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Career Exploration Fair Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 for high school students from across Wayne County. The two-day even...

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Union County Library Receives Grant for Children's Department

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by Ella Chew

UNION COUNTY, Ind. – The Union County Public Library has received a $2,500 Lilly Scholars Network Lead Forward Grant to support improvements to its Children’s Department. The grant was ...

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Earlham, John Carroll announce teacher pathway

Posted About One Month Ago by Ella Chew

RICHMOND, Ind. – Earlham College and John Carroll University have created a new four-year pathway for aspiring teachers. The partnership allows Earlham students to earn a bachelor’s deg...

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Area Schools Organize Flood Relief Efforts

Posted About One Month Ago by Ella Chew

REGIONAL — School corporations across Fayette, Henry and Wayne counties are organizing meals, supplies and other assistance for families affected by recent storms and flooding. Fayette County...

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Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to speak at Earlham College

Posted About One Month Ago by Ella Chew

RICHMOND, Ind. – Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will speak at Earlham College as part of the college’s Presidential Lecture Series. Holder will visit Earlham on Thursday, Sept...

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Centerville-Abington Community Schools Launches District Newsletter

Posted About One Month Ago by Ella Chew

CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Centerville-Abington Community Schools has introduced a new districtwide newsletter aimed at improving communication with families, employees and residents. According to d...

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School start dates announced for area districts

Posted About Two Months Ago by Ella Chew

Schools across the region are preparing for the 2026-27 academic year, with several local districts set to begin classes in early August. Nettle Creek School Corporation will be the first local dis...

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Communities In Schools launches teacher supply campaign

Posted About Two Months Ago by Ella Chew

Image source: Communities In Schools of Wayne County Play Audio  RICHMOND, Ind. — Communities In Schools of Wayne County is asking the community to support local teachers through a ne...

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Safety Village Teaches Lifesaving Skills to Children

Posted About Two Months Ago by Ella Chew

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. – Children will have the opportunity to learn everything from fire safety to bike safety this month as Safety Village of Wayne County hosts its annual Safety Kamp, now free ...

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Fayette County Summer Meal Program Begins

Posted About Four Months Ago by Ella Chew

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ind. – The Fayette County School Corporation will begin its Summer Meal Program on Monday, June 1, offering free breakfasts and lunches to children 18 and under through July 31. ...

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Fayette County Schools Push Student Success Initiatives

Posted About Four Months Ago by Ella Chew

CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – Fayette County School Corporation is rolling out a new direct admission partnership with Ball State University while also scaling back technology use for its younger grades....

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Indiana University East Launches Microschool

Posted About Four Months Ago by Ella Chew

RICHMOND, Ind. – Indiana University East has announced the launch of its new microschool model for the 2026-2027 academic year in partnership with the Indiana Microschool Collaborative. The...

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RAZ-32 Continues Expanding Career Opportunities

Posted About Four Months Ago by Ella Chew

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ind. – A regional partnership is reshaping how rural schools in Randolph County help students prepare for life after high school. RAZ-32, which stands for Rural Alliance Zone...

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Wayne County Seniors Honored

Posted About Four Months Ago by Ella Chew

RICHMOND, Ind. – The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce honored local seniors at its 2026 Senior Celebration. Students qualified through strong attendance and on-track graduation status,...

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Commencement Scheduled for Class of 2026

Posted About Four Months Ago by Ella Chew

RICHMOND, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Richmond plans to celebrate Commencement for the Class of 2026. Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at 1:30 p.m. in the Tiernan Center a...

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Initiative Connects Wayne County Students with Local Employers

Posted About Six Months Ago by Ella Chew

Play Audio  WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. – A new initiative in Wayne County is working to connect high school students with local employers through internships and work-based learning opportunitie...

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Earlham's Lecture Series Engages Students, Community

Posted About Six Months Ago by Ella Chew

RICHMOND, Ind. – Earlham College continues its tradition in hosting notable speakers through the Presidential Lecture Series, bringing national voices to campus and offering opportunities fo...

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Ivy Tech Day Highlights Richmond Impact

Posted About Six Months Ago by Ella Chew

RICHMOND, Ind. – Supporters of Ivy Tech Community College have contributed more than $1 million over the past three years to help students across Indiana pursue their education, with a portion o...

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Greenville Hosts Women in STEM2D Event

Posted About Six Months Ago by Ella Chew

GREENVILLE, Ohio - More than 130 young women attended the fifth annual Impact STEM2D Conference for Women, hosted by the Darke County Chamber of Commerce and Darke County Economic Development. The ...

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Demystifying AI: Join IU East for a Day of Discovery and Strategy

Posted About Six Months Ago by Oi Lin Cheung

RICHMOND, Ind. – Curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) works but don’t know where to start? Indiana University East is hosting a day of learning and collaboration on Friday, May 1...

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Nominations Open for 2026 IGNITE Awards

Posted About Seven Months Ago by Ella Chew, Darke County Economic Development

Darke County, OH – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 IGNITE Awards, a recognition program celebrating students who are actively engaging in career development through partnerships ...

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New WCTV Partnership Expands Student Opportunities

Posted About Seven Months Ago by Ella Chew

RICHMOND, Ind. – Whitewater Community Television and Richmond Community Schools are forming a two-year partnership to bring more broadcasting opportunities to the community. WCTV is relocatin...

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Chamber Introduces Student Future Success Initative

Posted About Eight Months Ago by Ella Chew

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. – The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce has introduced Student Future Success (SFS) as the new umbrella brand for its Work-Based Learning initiatives across the county. ...

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