Purdue, IU rank high in international students
The Institute of International Education says Purdue University has 7,500 international students at its West Lafayette campus, while Indiana University has 5,400 in Bloomington.
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Building services staffer endows IUPUI scholarship
Employee’s entire estate will go toward university’s goal of raising $1.3 billion.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Marian prez rocks get-it-done mantra
What outrageous promise did Marian University's president make (and then keep) to the school's first football recruits? How does he snare those big donations? How has his urgent mindset paid off? Dan Elsener has answers.
More women enrolling in engineering at Purdue
The university has 460 first-year women in engineering, its highest number ever. That compares with 352 a year ago.
NCAA approves major scholarship changes at meeting
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors OK’d reforms that give conferences the option of adding more money to scholarships, schools the opportunity to award scholarships for multiple years, impose tougher academic standards on recruits, and change basketball recruiting.
State lawmakers look to boost college research
A study committee's draft report says improved coordination between the state's research universities and industries could improve the economy and spur job growth in the state.
College athletes push for NCAA reforms, money
More than 300 major college football and men's basketball players are telling the NCAA and college presidents they want a cut of ever-increasing TV sports revenue to fatten scholarships and cover all the costs of getting a degree.
IU to offer tuition discount for summer classes
Indiana University will cut tuition for undergraduates enrolled in summer classes to make college more affordable and decrease the amount of time needed to earn a degree, President Michael McRobbie said Monday.
Butler tries to build sports revenue without alienating fans
Capitalizing on the newfound national reputation of Butler’s men’s basketball means the relatively small program must raise its revenue game—without pricing the Bulldog faithful out of the arena.
ITT Educational’s enrollment, profit fall again
The Carmel-based operator of for-profit colleges posted a 27.8-percent drop in earnings while new-student enrollment fell 14.1 percent.
Marian University locks up president with 10-year contract
Dan Elsener has been instrumental in raising millions of dollars for the Catholic institution on the city’s west side, which will launch its medical school in the fall of 2013.
IU workers to see spike in health insurance costs
An IU official said premiums continue to rise and the university can't continue matching the amount of the increase.
ISU trustees scale back tuition increase for 2012
Indiana State University will reduce its planned tuition increase for in-state students from 3.5 percent to 1.5 percent, saving full-time students nearly $650 over four years.
New Christian Theological Seminary president embracing the arts
New Christian Theological Seminary President Matthew Myer Boulton wants to create a more vibrant atmosphere at CTS, by attracting younger students who can live on campus full time and by drawing the general public for lectures, concerts and religious events on a regular basis.
Public universities expect state support to keep dropping
Indiana University President Michael McRobbie last month predicted that IU eventually will get less than 10 percent of its revenue from the state. If public schools get nine out of 10 dollars from somewhere other than public coffers, will they still be public?
IU to dedicate $37M Cyberinfrastructure Building
The building is IU's "greenest," featuring solar panels and grounds landscaped for water capture, along with an employee bicycle garage.
Groundbreaking study values college football programs
IU prof’s 242-page dissertation puts a price tag on teams as if they were for sale on the open market, and it’s filled with nuggets sure to grab the attention of academics, sports business experts and fans alike.
Olympia Media Partners’ newspapers reaching more college campuses
IU grads add employees, revenue as they prepare to expand their company’s footprint to 45 schools.
For-profit education firm denies lawsuit charges
Education Management Corp., which operates two schools in Indianapolis, has asked a judge to throw out a Department of Justice lawsuit that claims it used improper sales tactics to lure unqualified students and the billions of dollars in financial aid they bring.
UIndy president retiring at end of school year
Beverly Pitts, the university’s eighth president, announced on Monday that she will retire at the end of the academic year, ending seven years leading the private college.