Cabinet post aims to unify state workforce efforts
As the incoming secretary of career connections and talent, Milo faces the task of unifying and clarifying a system that has been described by top Indiana leaders as disjointed.
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IU spent $1.65 million on spring graduation ceremonies
The Bloomington campus ceremonies were the most expensive at more than $900,000, followed by more than $430,000 spent by IUPUI.
Holcomb taps La Porte mayor as new state recruiting official
Blair Milo joins an administration that is beginning to see the challenges of the state’s near-record-low unemployment rate. A growing group of business leaders say they’re coming up short as they seek out more skilled workers to fill available jobs.
Letterman donates 1,000-plus items to Ball State
The memorabilia include 15 Emmy Awards Indianapolis native David Letterman won as a TV comedy writer and talk show host and his Kennedy Center Honor medal from 2012.
More than 50 reports allege sexual misconduct by IU employees
The 53 cases from July 2015 to June 2016 were sorted into four categories: sexual assault, sexual harassment or gender discrimination, domestic violence, and stalking,
USA Funds’ new tack: Bet millions on education startups
USA Funds had long been preparing to adopt a new mission after decades as the nation’s largest student loan guarantor.
States line up against DeVos to save Obama’s college rules
Democratic attorneys general from 18 states and the District of Columbia sued U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday over her decision to suspend rules that were meant to protect students from abuse by for-profit colleges.
Phi Kappa Sigma moving national headquarters to Carmel
The 40,000-member fraternity has been based in the Philadelphia area since its founding in 1850.
Lilly, Purdue seek medical advancements in new $52M collaboration
Eli Lilly and Co. announced the “strategic research collaboration” Thursday morning, calling it the largest agreement of its kind between Purdue and a single company.
IU preps new VC fund amid agency revamp
The school plans to unveil a new venture capital fund this summer under the purview of the Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., which was overhauled to better address startup needs.
IU’s McRobbie among highest paid leaders at public universities
Presidents of U.S. public colleges and universities saw their earnings climb by 5.3 percent last year, with several of them topping $1 million, according to an annual survey.
IUPUI leaving Summit to compete in Horizon League
The Jaguars have participated in the Summit League ever since they made the jump in 1998 from the NCAA Division II level to Division I.
Ed-tech startup scales up team, picks Indy as home base
Mimir, which was previously based in West Lafayette, recently moved its headquarters to downtown Indianapolis. It has 14 employees, up from three last year.
NCAA Title IX report says spending up, gender gaps remain
The 60-page report, released by the Indianapolis-based NCAA, suggests some progress has been made in a number of areas when it comes to participation, diversity and equality among college athletes, their coaches and their athletic directors.
State push leads thousands to re-enroll in college
Officials want to boost Indiana’s college attainment rate from 41 percent to 60 percent by 2025 and think targeting people who have shown an interest in school but never finished may be the fastest way to get there.
UPDATE: Ivy Tech Community College to undergo organizational changes
Ivy Tech plans to use chancellors to operate each campus instead of having regional chancellors overseeing multiple campuses.
Butler’s new coach plans to stick to old-school philosophy
LaVall Jordan made one promise to players and fans Wednesday: The old-school philosophy that turned the Bulldogs from also-rans into consistent winners will remain intact during his tenure.
UPDATE: LaVall Jordan signs on as Butler’s basketball coach
The former star player for the Bulldogs who started his coaching career at his alma mater agreed Monday to become Butler's new head men's basketball coach.
Butler may buy Christian Theological Seminary property in bid to expand campus
The agreement would allow Christian Theological Seminary to receive a 100-year lease to remain on its 40-acre campus.
State officials consider Purdue’s online education plans
The online university would stem from Purdue’s recent acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University.