Student-loan giant USA Funds overhauls mission
USA Funds’ business is dying. But the Fishers-based not-for-profit with nearly $600 million in annual revenue is determined to find new life helping students pay for college degrees.
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Marian starts search for new med school dean
Marian University expects the deans of both its medical and nursing schools to retire in the next two years. So, the small Catholic school is launching a search for replacements.
University endowment returns falling short this year
U.S. public-university endowments are reporting fiscal 2015 returns that fail to meet the annual industry standard.
Indiana State sets enrollment record at nearly 13,600
About 30 percent more students are now attending Indiana State than in 2008, when enrollment had dropped to about 10,500.
Savvy college students sabotaging textbook profit model
College kids have been studying smarter—and cheaper—threatening the textbook industry’s high prices.
Indiana, Louisville agree to series for football, basketball
The three-year pact will include games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Butler puts Danko under contract for 5 more years
James Danko, who became Butler's 21st president in 2011, had a year remaining on his current contract, but the new pact will secure his leadership until Aug. 31, 2020.
Ball State receives restitution from man convicted of fraud
Ball State University has received about $695,000 in restitution from one of two men convicted of stealing $13.1 million from the university.
Scotty’s Dawghouse eatery to anchor Butler garage project
The concept from local restaurateur Scott Wise will occupy 6,400 square feet of space on the ground level of the parking garage under construction next to Clowes Hall.
IU’s Adidas deal scores even more than school expected
Indiana University Athletic Director Fred Glass said his eyes were opened after the school hired a consultant last year for a year-long study of the school’s brand value.
IU trustees approve downtown Evansville medical school
The state budget committee will vote in October whether to release $25.2 million in state funds to build a medical school campus in downtown Evansville.
Butler plans student-run insurance agency as lure to ‘boring’ field
The plan is to create an agency that gives undergrads practical experience in insuring everything from campus buildings to Butler bulldog mascot Blue III, known as Trip.
DePauw University president Casey set to leave in 2016
Brian W. Casey plans to step down as president of DePauw University after the 2015-16 academic year to take the same position at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, DePauw officials announced Thursday.
Indiana University workers fall for test email scam
Indiana University technology officials say more than 10 percent of employees flunked a test to see if they would fall for an email phishing scam.
Purdue seeks partner for financial aid alternative
Under the plan, a student draws from an investment pool to get money to pay for tuition and agrees to repay with a portion of the student's future income over a fixed period of time.
UPDATE: Fewer state residents at Purdue after tuition freeze
Since out-of-state and international students pay significantly more to go to Purdue, the university is leaving fewer spaces on the campus for Indiana residents who receive tuition discounts.
NCAA granted stay in O’Bannon case; payments delayed
The NCAA was given a respite Friday when the 9th U.S. Circuit Court delayed the implementation of possible payments to athletes for the use of their names, images and likenesses.
IUPUI athletic director resigning after 19 years
Under Director of Athletics Michael Moore, IUPUI's athletics program jumped from the NCAA Division II level to NCAA Division I and expanded from nine sports teams to 18.
Taxpayers could lose billions as U.S. students escape loans
The unwinding of for-profit education companies could allow tens of thousands of students to walk away from their federal loan obligations.
Purdue sees record-breaking year for donations, funding
Donors gave $343.4 million in fiscal year 2015, breaking 2003’s record of $311 million. Researchers received $401 million in outside funding, the most since 2011.