Numerous construction projects planned at Indiana University
Work is almost complete on the $53 million School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University, just one of more than a dozen construction projects on the school's docket.
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Public safety director Riggs leaving for IUPUI position
Indianapolis Public Safety Director Troy Riggs is stepping down to become director of public safety outreach at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute at IUPUI, the university announced Wednesday.
Purdue starts construction on $50M materials research facility
Purdue officials said the facility will support research focusing on development of lighter-weight composite materials that can be used in aerospace, aviation, automotive, energy and sporting equipment.
Indiana sues Indianapolis-based test-preparation company
Attorney General Greg Zoeller's complaint alleges The College Network made personal loans for customers at high interest rates with payments beginning immediately, but that relatively few people actually complete its program and earn a college degree.
IU goes inside for new IUPUI chancellor
Indiana University officials have selected IUPUI’s No. 2 administrator, Nasser Paydar, as the next chancellor of the Indianapolis institution, replacing Charles Bantz, who is retiring in August.
Purdue to launch its own charter school in Indianapolis
Purdue Polytechnic Indianapolis High School will open in 2017 with a curriculum heavy on science and math, college-level courses, internships, and, for its graduates, guaranteed admission to Purdue.
Hoosier manufacturers see big need to expand worker pipeline
Speakers at an IBJ breakfast on manufacturing and logistics said the public and private sectors must do more to get students thinking about manufacturing as a career and encouraging them to pursue the training they need to succeed in the field.
Indy native who beat Ebola wins prestigious award
Dr. Kent Brantly was awarded the Dr. Nathan Davis International Award in Medicine from the American Medical Association for his service in Liberia during last summer’s Ebola outbreak.
Purdue faculty to participate in diversity training program
Five members of the mechanical engineering faculty at Purdue University have been chosen to participate in a National Science Foundation diversity training program so they can help recruit African-American students.
IU Greek houses struggle with health violations
In more than 200 health inspection reports conducted on Greek houses at Indiana University in the last five years, 95 reports contained more than two critical violations.
Cuban’s $5M gift to provide IU with new video center
The Mark Cuban Center for Sports Media and Technology will be built inside the renovated Assembly Hall, and will give the Hoosiers the distinction of being the first school in the country to use 3-D multi-camera technology and virtual reality.
Notre Dame gets $35 million from alumnus Corbett
A graduate of Notre Dame has given $35 million to the university to endow the head football coaching position and fund building construction.
IU trustees approve Bloomington tuition freeze
Tuition increases at IUPUI and IU's five regional campuses will increase by an average of 1.65 percent.
Anthem offers free college degrees for employees
The Indianapolis-based health insurer announced Tuesday that it will pay upfront the $2,500 annual cost of a business or health care degree from College for America, which provides online programs for adults.
ITT Educational shares soar after surprisingly strong profit
Shares of ITT Educational Services nearly doubled in value Friday morning after the company reported a 2014 profit more than three times higher than analysts expected and said its CEO would stay on for another three months.
Presidents of two Indiana universities stepping down
The presidents of universities in the southwest and northeast part of the state are heading into retirement after more than a decade on the job.
NCAA: Athletes continue improvement in classroom
Academic Progress Rate numbers are showing record highs, but disparity remains between the richest athletic departments and those with limited resources.
Purdue to freeze tuition for fourth consecutive year
Tuition at Purdue's West Lafayette campus will remain at $10,002 for in-state residents and $28,804 for non-residents.
Universities roll out your-way MBAs
Enrollment declines in traditional programs spark specializations for doctors, engineers, lawyers and others.
Ivy Tech offers tuition freeze if students stay enrolled
Ivy Tech is trying to keep more students continuously enrolled because its enrollment has fallen 25 percent in the past three years and because students that stay enrolled are more likely to finish their studies.