Students Recognized for Progress at Saturday Event

Umoja initiative celebrates student achievements during IU Columbus basketball game

Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:15am

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The Community Education Coalition's Umoja initiative will be recognizing students on Saturday at Nexus Park for their achievements as part of its Education Matters program. The recognition will come at halftime during the women's IU Columbus basketball game, which is free to attend.

Why it matters

The event is part of Black History Month celebrations in Columbus and Bartholomew County, highlighting the importance of education and student progress within the local African American community.

The details

Felicia Garr with the Community Education Coalition explains that the event is meant to recognize students making progress on their goals. The event is sponsored by the African American Foundation, IU Columbus, and Umoja.

  • The event will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • The women's IU Columbus basketball game starts at 1 p.m.

The players

Felicia Garr

A representative with the Community Education Coalition.

Umoja

An initiative of the Community Education Coalition that is recognizing student achievements.

African American Foundation

One of the sponsors of the event celebrating Black History Month.

IU Columbus

The host of the women's basketball game where the student recognition will take place, and another sponsor of the event.

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What they’re saying

“The recognition will come at half time during the women's IU Columbus basketball game at Nexus Park on Saturday.”

— Felicia Garr, with the Community Education Coalition (1010wcsi.com)

What’s next

The event is free to attend, and a complete list of Black History Month events in Columbus and Bartholomew County can be found at blackhistorycolumbus.com.

The takeaway

This event highlights the importance of recognizing student progress and achievement, especially within the local African American community, as part of broader Black History Month celebrations in the area.