IU plans two new degrees
Indiana University could offer the nation’s first bachelor’s degree in health data science.
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Purdue startup focuses on prostate cancer therapy
Research developed at Purdue University and licensed by a biomedical startup could give patients with late-stage prostate cancer an alternative to hormone therapies that can develop resistance after prolonged use.
Indiana schools chief candidates split on leadership, ISTEP
The race has garnered little attention during the year’s campaign season, but the winner will have a role in major education matters: the replacement of the much-maligned ISTEP exam, the push to expand state-funded preschool programs and possible changes to the school ratings system.
Princeton to pay $18 million to settle residents’ tax case
The residents who sued sought to revoke the school’s property-tax exemption, in part because Princeton shares commercial royalties with faculty from a patent that Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. turned into the cancer drug Alimta.
Purdue fires coach Hazell after 3-plus seasons and 9 wins
A 3-2 start with victories over Eastern Kentucky and Nevada, along with an overtime win over Illinois on Oct. 8, gave some hope that Darrell Hazell would be given a full season to show progress.
Purdue pays Daniels more than $200,000 for good performance
University officials on Friday lauded President Mitch Daniels for his performance, approving 96 percent of his incentive pay after a review of his efforts during the past year.
Purdue University board to vote on Daniels’ incentive pay
Purdue University officials are set to determine whether its president, former Indiana governor Mitch Daniels, has earned a possible $210,000 in incentive pay.
Dental school launches $21.6M expansion project
The school, on the IUPUI campus, broke ground Sept. 23 on the 45,000-square-foot addition. It will house 125 new patient treatment rooms, spread over three floors, that will provide more elbow room for dentists, faculty and patients.
As deadline looms, panel struggles to line up ISTEP replacement
Some members of a key testing advisory panel admit it’s increasingly likely the state will have to keep its unpopular ISTEP a bit longer.
Ivy Tech plans to sell classroom site in Madison County
Ivy Tech's state board has approved a resolution to sell what is known as the Anderson North Campus near Alexandria.
Mother of injured student sues over Westfield stage collapse
The complaint alleges the Westfield Washington School Corp. did not properly supervise the employee who constructed the stage, leading to a student’s injuries.
Indiana lawmakers recommend expanding publicly funded pre-K
Members of the Republican-led Interim Study Committee on Fiscal Policy on Wednesday didn’t provide details on how broad they think the expansion should be.
NCAA facing 43 concussion lawsuits after latest filings
The players are seeking damages for injuries they claim are the result of mishandled concussions they suffered while playing college football.
New eco-devo VP wants to encourage ‘tech boom’ in Indy
Ian Nicolini, 33, will serve as vice president of Develop Indy after his whirlwind tenure as town manager of Speedway. As in his previous position, Nicolini is charged with attracting companies and jobs to the area.
Holcomb touts GOP economic record at debate; Gregg frustrated with ‘status quo’
The three gubernatorial candidates—Democrat John Gregg, Republican Eric Holcomb and Libertarian Rex Bell—debated issues relating to jobs and the economy at the debate at University of Indianapolis.
Feds, ‘encouraged’ by Tindley’s financial efforts, award network $1.9M grant
The Indianapolis charter network was the only Indiana charter network to win one of the grants.
Supreme Court spurns NCAA appeal of O’Bannon case
The U.S. Supreme Court leaves in place lower court rulings that found amateurism rules for big-time college basketball and football players violated federal antitrust law.
Abandoned P.R. Mallory factory to get new life as Purdue high school
The east-side factory used to employ 1,500 dry-cell battery makers, but has been abandoned for decades.
Lilly Endowment giving up to $30M to school counseling efforts
The endowment announced plans Friday to provide up to $30 million over the next five years to support counseling programs in public and charter schools in Indiana.
IPS board OKs magnet-admission changes, opening doors to more diversity
Beginning next year, low-income students and children of color will have a better chance of admission to the most sought-after magnet programs in Indianapolis Public Schools.