NCAA’s academic case vs. North Carolina in holding pattern
The Indianapolis-based NCAA charged the University of North Carolina in May with five violations, including lack of institutional control, but there has been little movement since.
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NCAA academic committee considering changes to rating system
The Indianapolis-based NCAA may start holding schools more accountable for the academic progress of athletes who are graduate transfers.
Marian University lands new dean for medical school
Marian University has found a successor for Dr. Paul Evans, who plans to retire as dean of the school's College of Osteopathic Medicine, which he helped launch in 2013.
Privacy cited for silence on Ball State chief’s resignation
The resignation without explanation of Ball State University's president after less than 18 months on the job was voluntary and not prompted by any disgrace, the board of trustees' chairman said.
Kelly agrees to 6-year contract to stay at Notre Dame
Brian Kelly already has coached the Irish for six seasons, the longest tenure of any Notre Dame coach since Lou Holtz led the team for 11 seasons.
Ball State acting president says school running smoothly
Provost Terry King will serve as Ball State’s acting president while the university spends an estimated four to six months searching for a replacement for Paul Ferguson.
Judge OKs reworked NCAA concussions settlement
A federal judge in Chicago gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a modified head-injury settlement between thousands of former college athletes and the NCAA that includes a $70 million fund to test for brain trauma.
Ball State president abruptly resigns after less than 2 years
Paul Ferguson, who was hired in August 2014, requested a two-month sabbatical and will officially resign at the end of that leave.
Fund aims to ‘elevate’ tech commercialization statewide
With a new leader at the helm, Elevate Ventures has plotted a course for 2016 that includes forging more partnerships with universities and communities to help entrepreneurs commercialize intellectual property.
Faculty object to proposed split of Fort Wayne university
The IPFW Faculty Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to send a resolution to the presidents and boards of trustees at Indiana University and Purdue University urging them to reject the proposal.
Indiana University gets $5M to lead cybersecurity center
IU's Center for Trustworthy Scientific Cyberinfrastructure will help solve the computer and software security challenges facing the National Science Foundation.
Hoosiers reward football coach with new 6-year contract
Less than two months after the Hoosiers ended an eight-year bowl drought, Indiana University coach Kevin Wilson signed a six-year contract that will pay him $15.3 million.
IUPUI institute focuses on sports industry, deals with ‘marquee’ partners
The Sports Innovation Institute, a first-of-its-kind, interdisciplinary program, will work to elevate the status of Indianapolis as a hub for innovation and as a sports capital, organizers say.
Purdue life sciences investment plan grows to $250 million
Purdue University plans to hire 60 faculty members in life sciences-related fields, purchase new research equipment and construct more facilities.
Higher ed commission program encourages college dropouts to return
More than 750,000 Indiana residents have attended some college but quit before completing their degrees. Now, state higher education officials are working with schools to make it easier for those Hoosiers to finish their degrees.
Penalties for pot use easing for college athletes
An AP investigation found that some major universities are lightening punishments for athletes using marijuana. The Indianapolis-based NCAA has halved its suspension for testing positive for street drugs at championship events.
Ball State’s room-and-board costs to rise 2.9 percent
About 5,850 students live in Ball State’s residence halls this academic year. The expected population next fall is 6,030.
Ivy Tech possibility for Ellspermann could affect Pence bid
If Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann is offered and accepts the job, it would shake up Gov. Mike Pence’s re-election effort, allowing the Republican to find a new running mate to join him on the November ticket.
Expert predicts drop in Indiana farmland values
A Purdue economist says values will drop 5 to 12 percent in 2016 after nearly tripling from 2003 to 2014.
Ball State football coach Lembo resigns to join Maryland
Pete Lembo resigned Tuesday after five years at Ball State to join Maryland as assistant head coach and special teams coordinator.