New study finds increased use of electronic cigarettes and shows need for FDA regulation
A study published today by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a significant increase in awareness and use of electronic cigarettes, which are not currently regulated by any government agency to protect public health.
FWCS afternoon and evening activities cancelled
Because of the snow, all FWCS afternoon and evening activities are canceled, including Driver Education offered at Anthis Career Center.
Continuing Ed graduation celebrates successes
The Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult and Continuing Education Department will celebrate the success of 416 graduates at its Commencement Ceremony at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at North Side High School.
History Center growing field trip attendance at museum
While many museums and other educational and cultural venues have seen a decline in numbers by school groups, Fort Wayne's History Center has seen growth in the past few years thanks to the Heritage Education Fund (HEF).
IPFW students to spend spring break in Morocco for international business class
Fifteen hand-picked IPFW business students and three faculty are spending their spring break in Casablanca, Morocco, to launch market research on behalf of two northeast Indiana companies: Annie Oakley Perfumery of Ligonier and OFabz Swimwear of Churubusco.
Northeast Indiana adds two development-ready sites to Certified Site Ready program
Two sites in Allen County have just completed the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership's Certified Site Ready program.
Rising Stars gifts $174,000 in goods local schools
In only it's third year of operation, Rising Stars of Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County is making a tremendous impact in local elementary schools.
FWCS seeks grant to support magnet programs
Fort Wayne Community Schools is applying for a $12 million Magnet Schools Assistance Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support the District's magnet programs.
Parkview’s partnership with Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana reaches $1M
Parkview Community Health Improvement has announced the distribution of financial donations of more than $1 million in support of Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
IPFW extends agreement for sustainable healthcare program in Dominican Republic
IPFW and Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra in the Dominican Republic recently signed a five-year extension to the Memorandum of Understanding initially signed by both institutions in 2011.