(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – In the age of technology, teaching material solely from a textbook can pose some difficulties for professors. But a handful of William Penn University faculty members have taken the opportunity to utilize virtual reality to teach beyond the textbook, while still in a classroom environment. Stephen Henderson, Assistant Professor of Education, has […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn Digital Communication students received a Student Crystal Pillar nomination from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Upper Midwest Emmy® Chapter. The Digital Communication program submitted a video entry in the Sports: Live Events category that highlights the student’s football productions at Lacey Stadium in Oskaloosa. This annual […]
MARCH 19, 2018 OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2017-18 Winter Term. This is a list of students who received an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Diploma, […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – A list of 100 men and women across the state of Iowa were nominated by fellow peers, colleagues, or friends for the ‘100 Great Iowa Nurses of 2018’. William Penn University’s own Sharon DeKock was nominated by student Marvin Van Der Wiel (’17), who was also nominated for the same award in […]
OTTUMWA — The Regional Entrepreneurship Center (REC) operated by Indian Hills Community College continues to assist fledgling businesses grow to the point where they are able to move out into the college’s district and strengthen local economies. The REC, located at the IHCC North Campus, is described as a “full-service training center and business incubator” […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn Digital Communication students received five awards from the 2017 Better Student News Media and 2017 Better Student Television contests. The Iowa College Media Association (ICMA) hosts the annual contests. Students were honored at the yearly ICMA convention held in Des Moines on February 1–2. 2017 Better Student News Media Contest […]
OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College is trying to make it easier for high school students who are taking college courses to finish their Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees. The college has announced a new Connect 2 College scholarship that is available to IHCC concurrent enrollment and career academy students who […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group is happy to announce that scholarships will again be available through its Chamber Scholars program, now in its 22nd year. High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply. Pick up an application from your school counselor, from the Oskaloosa Area […]
Club members and past winners gathered to honor Nicholson at On the Green in Oskaloosa. Nicholson was introduced to those gathered by Lorraine Sinnott and club secretary-treasurer RD Keep presented why she was selected for the club’s highest award. “Jane has been a strong supporter of all of our area schools and hosts special events […]
OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College is collaborating with two other community colleges and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide assistance to expecting and parenting students. Indian Hills, along with Des Moines Area Community College and Kirkwood Community College, will each receive $360,000 for a one-year period. IDPH is one of 16 […]
