Taylor University gets $4.26 million donation
A group of Taylor University alumni celebrating their 50-year reunion has donated $4.26 million to the school in eastern Indiana, the largest gift in its history.
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TSA chief Pistole expected to lead Anderson University
The university announced Thursday its presidential search committee will recommend the board of trustees elect John Pistole president when it meets Oct. 27.
Daniels says Purdue fundraising needs improvement
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels said he isn't surprised that he likely won't receive all the incentive pay that's included in his contract.
Indiana University opening overseas offices
Indiana University officials are planning to open at least a half-dozen overseas offices to help raise the school's profile around the world.
Hoosiers plan more work to football stadium, coach says
Indiana University is planning to enclose the south end zone at Memorial Stadium, head football coach Kevin Wilson said on his weekly radio show.
Big Ten first league to guarantee 4-year scholarships
The policy is effective immediately, meaning all current Big Ten athletic scholarships are now guaranteed. The 14 universities in the Big Ten provide about $200 million in direct financial aid to almost 9,500 athletes in 42 sports.
DePauw announces $300 million fundraising goal
The Greencastle university said it already has raised more than $200 million toward the goal. About $100 million of the total will go toward a new endowment for need-based financial aid.
Butler selects CBRE to lease retail space
Butler University has retained CBRE to lease 15,000 square feet of retail space that will be built on campus along with a 1,000-space parking garage.
Butler hoops coach to take leave of absence
Brandon Miller, men's basketball head coach, will be taking a leave of absence for medical reasons just as the team begins practice for the 2014-15 season.
Purdue, Indiana State receive U.S. innovation grants
Purdue and Indiana State universities are among 24 colleges and universities receiving grants from the Education Department to foster innovation in college value and efficiency.
Purdue incentive compensation undecided for Daniels
The former Indiana governor's five-year contract with Purdue gives him a $420,000 annual base salary. He can also receive 30 percent more, or $126,000, based on bonuses.
Purdue: More students staying in, finishing school
Purdue says the increased success rates are due largely to efforts at recruiting and providing financial aid for students who are prepared for the school's academic challenges.
Purdue set to dedicate new engineering hall
Purdue University on Friday plans to dedicate a new $39 million engineering building the school hopes can help meet the nation's growing demand for engineers.
IU to provide business classes tailored to NFL players
The National Football League Players Association this month launched a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
Data deluge prompts teacher colleges to extend training after graduation
Rattled by new state teacher ratings, the colleges hope to avoid black eyes, themselves.
Ball State AD leaving for Marquette University
Bill Scholl joined Ball State in April 2012 after he spent 23 years in athletics administration at the University of Notre Dame, including the last three as deputy athletic director.
School of Philanthropy at IUPUI appoints new dean
Indiana University has found a successor to Gene Tempel, who is set to step down as dean of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI. The position will be funded through the newly created Eugene R. Tempel Deanship.
Purdue introduces competency degree program
The College of Technology program allows students to progress at their own rate as they demonstrate mastery of specific skills, rather than performance measured only at fixed calendar intervals of classroom time.
Former Butler President Bobby Fong dies at 64
Fong, who presided over a period of enrollment growth and national renown at the Indianapolis university, died Monday morning of natural causes.
Purdue still wants ex-chancellor report kept secret
Purdue University is continuing efforts to keep secret a report about the ouster of the Fort Wayne campus chancellor, even though federal and state judges have ruled it isn't protected by attorney-client privilege.