Indiana University sets new enrollment record
Elsewhere in Indiana, universities are seeing mixed results with their enrollment.
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What did ITT in? Short-sighted thinking, critic says
Under CEO Kevin Modany's stewardship over the past decade, ITT Educational Services Inc. has seen its stock market value drop from $2.9 billion to $8 million.
Purdue and Ivy Tech launch aviation-maintenance partnership
A new partnership between the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and the Lafayette campus of Ivy Tech Community College might help fill the employment pipeline for the $100 million-plus jet engine plant that General Electric recently built in Lafayette.
Retirements, stiffer training requirements fuel pilot shortage
A University of North Dakota study predicts that annual pilot deficits will escalate over the next decade and will total 15,000 by 2026.
Butler debuts $43M dorm, prepares to demolish another
The work is all part of a long-term university plan that includes more than $130 million in new construction.
Enrollment, expectations up at Ivy Tech’s Noblesville campus
Enrollment at the newest of Ivy Tech Community College’s 32 campuses is growing, despite falling attendance at some of the college’s other locations.
UPDATE: Feds ban ITT Educational from enrolling students on federal aid
The decision is a potential death blow to Carmel-based ITT, which derives most of its revenue from federal loans and grants. Its stock was halted Thursday after shares fell 35 percent.
Burke ready to pass baton to Purdue’s new athletic director
After spending almost 25 years as the front man for Boilermaker sports, Morgan Burke is ready to step down and revel in becoming just another fan.
Indiana University freshmen set record GPA, test scores
Data from Indiana University’s enrollment office show that this year’s freshman class might not be the largest, but they could be the smartest.
Group delays decision on ITT Educational’s accreditation
Carmel-based for-profit college operator ITT Educational Services Inc. has received a brief reprieve from its accreditor, which has delayed making a decision that could potentially devastate the embattled company.
Ivy Tech welding program offers more than just certification
Welding, cutting, soldering and brazing are lumped together and rank high on the Hoosier Hot Jobs list.
IU lands record amount of research, philanthropy funds
Indiana University has brought in more money during the previous fiscal year than ever before—nearly $944 million.
IPFW athletics dropping acronym, will use ‘Fort Wayne’
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne athletic teams plan to go simply by the name of the city as part of a rebranding effort.
Georgia Tech athletic director accepts Purdue job
Mike Bobinski will succeed Morgan Burke, who announced in February he was retiring after 23 years in the position.
Purdue University struggles to support Indiana winery boom
The Purdue Wine Group Team has fewer resources to take care of the larger and growing industry because of a decline in the amount of funding the program is receiving from a state excise tax.
Prosecutor: No charges in Ball State investment scandal
Criminal investigations of former Ball State investment director Gale Prizevoits by federal prosecutors and the Indiana Secretary of State also produced no charges.
Despite deep job cuts, Pearson pledges growth in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis workforce for publisher Pearson has decreased from 850 to 180 full-time workers over the last 18 years, but a company executive told IBJ this week the firm is much more likely to grow here than shrink further.
Push to shutter for-profit-college accreditor could hit 51,000 Hoosiers
Financial aid and class credits for as much as 8 percent of Indiana’s college students could be at risk as federal officials work to close down a national accreditor of for-profit schools.
Purdue’s $6.25 million plant-mapping project approved
The State Budget Committee has given its approval for Purdue University to build a high-tech, greenhouse-like facility where scientists will map plant genomes.
HOOSIER BEACON: Herman Wells dedicated his life to IU
Wells sought to internationalize IU, strongly supporting education in foreign languages and cultures. Yet he never forgot that IU is Indiana’s University.