"I had to put my education on hold after I was married and started my family, but the great thing about IU South Bend is it is always there whenever you reach a point in life where you can go back to school," said alumnus Dennis Giden Sr., BS'90, MS'94.
After earning his bachelor's degree in elementary education, the father of eight taught fourth and sixth graders at Swanson Primary Center for five years.
Continue readingWhen the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce announced the 2016 Michiana Forty under 40, nine IU South Bend alumni were on the list. The annual award shines a spotlight on the region's most talented and dedicated young executives, professionals, and leaders who demonstrate career success and community engagement.
 Victoria Wolf |  Bradford Shively |  James Ryan Seitz |
 Seianna McCray |  Andrew Chilafoe |  Carmen Williams |
It is hard to imagine Ilene Sheffer in retirement. Up until her last day at IU South Bend on December 30 she was a whirlwind of ideas, conversations, and meetings. In her 13 years as vice chancellor for University Advancement, she never slowed down. As a result, the campus is dotted with her legacy.
IU South Bend's new police chief, Kurt Matz, is still reeling after a summer full of exciting new changes. "My first grandson was born on July 30, and three days later, I was offered the position of Chief of Indiana University Police Department at IU South Bend," he said.
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