Purdue board boosts possible bonus pay for Daniels
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels will be eligible for nearly $280,000 in bonus pay and a $250,000 retention payment for this school year.
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Renovations set at IU dorms plagued by mold
Indiana University will start a $56 million renovation project next summer to address ongoing mold problems at two Bloomington campus residence halls.
For-profit college chain closes schools, including local Brightwood College
Birmingham, Alabama-based Education Corp. of America said it was closing campuses in more than 70 locations in 21 states.
Graduation rates for bowl-bound teams continue to rise
The overall graduation rates for athletes on bowl-bound FBS football programs continues to climb, though the disparity in the rates between white and African-American players widened slightly, according to a study released Monday.
California ag-tech accelerator laying down roots in fertile Midwest
Agricultural and ag-technology firms in Indiana and throughout the Midwest are about to get a major shot of fertilizer from a California accelerator with blue-chip partners that plans to expand here.
Veteran of FBI, TSA trying to turn around Anderson University
John Pistole, an Anderson native who took the helm of the Christian university in 2015, said putting it on stronger financial footing has been tougher than he expected.
Football coach Brohm turns down Louisville job, will stay at Purdue
It probably won’t be the last time the Boilermakers face such a battle for the services of 47-year-old Jeff Brohm, who is considered one of the bright young coaching minds in college football.
Bloomberg donates record $1.8 billion to alma mater
The contribution—the largest ever to any education institution in the United States—will allow Johns Hopkins to eliminate student loans in financial aid packages starting next fall.
DeVos proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Friday proposed a major overhaul to the way colleges and universities handle sexual misconduct complaints.
Rose-Hulman promotes senior vice president to top position
Robert Coons was named president of the Terre Haute-based college Thursday, eight days after being appointed interim leader to replace Jim Conwell, who resigned Nov. 7.
Graduation rates for NCAA athletes reach new high
Since a series of academic reforms were passed by the NCAA from 2003-07, graduation rates for athletes have increased from 78 percent to 88 percent.
Purdue launches ‘brain gain’ initiative to bring college grads back to Indiana
The effort, which has been in pilot mode, is expanding by enlisting more corporate partners and schools to beef up the state’s talent pipeline.
U.S. colleges attracting fewer new students from abroad
The number of foreign students heading to U.S. colleges and universities fell again last year, the second straight decline after more than a decade of growth, a new report finds.
Wabash College launches fundraising campaign spearheaded by $40M gift from alum
Wabash College on Friday kicked off the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in the school’s 186-year history with a biggest gift ever given to the school.
Marian University to establish ethics center with $9M in gifts
The majority of the money comes from Frank D. Walker, chairman emeritus of Walker Information and the Walker Family Foundation.
Rose-Hulman leader Conwell stepping down after five years in job
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology President Jim Conwell resigned because of a “need to focus on a family health issue that is requiring more of his time and attention,” the school said Wednesday.
Young entrepreneurs jump feet first into tech project
Justin Markel and Quinton Lasko are obsessed with feet and legs, technology and helping people improve their mobility. The combination led the duo to an invention designed to help athletes, although it has applications far beyond sports.
University researchers make discoveries count as entrepreneurs
A few influential “serial entrepreneurs” in Indiana universities feel an itch to turn their discoveries into products and companies, over and over again.
Purdue delays health care changes for employees’ spouses
The plan approved by Purdue trustees on Oct. 12 met widespread opposition from faculty and staff.
Judge rules for Butler in suit by ex-student accused of sex assault
A civil lawsuit against Butler University brought by a student who claims he was wrongly expelled after being falsely accused of sexual assault has ended with a judgment in favor of the university and other school personnel involved in the investigation.