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Tom Crean anguish

Big IU donors were complaining loudly about Crean

Some of the most vocal Tom Crean critics are among Indiana University’s biggest financial supporters. And some of those critics are questioning the ability of Athletic Director Fred Glass, who fired Crean on Thursday, to lead the search for a new coach.

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Tom Crean anguish

UPDATE: Crean out at IU after nine seasons

Indiana University basketball coach Tom Crean compiled a 166-135 record at IU and led the Hoosiers to three Sweet 16 appearances, but was widely criticized this season after the team finished 10th in the Big Ten Conference with a 7-11 league record.

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ITT trustee hires ‘feared’ litigators

The bankruptcy trustee for ITT Educational Services has recruited some big hitters to help with investigating and prosecuting claims against the school’s former directors and officers.

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College endowments suffer ‘lost decade’

Officials overseeing endowments at some of Indiana’s colleges and universities have cut back on spending, or are considering doing so, after struggling to grow their funds over the past decade.

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Many public universities now using private planes

At Ohio State University, football coach Urban Meyer and members of his family took 11 personal trips last school year at a cost to the university of $120,000. Purdue University flew an alumnus from Rhode Island for $15,000.

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