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Indiana students outscore U.S. peers on national science test
Despite improvement, most Indiana students who took the National Assessment of Educational Progress test did not meet the exam’s key “proficiency” standard in science.
Initiative aims to train, connect job-seekers with employers
The initiative, called Ascend Indiana, is a new program of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership.
IU’s new data science degree taps into hot health care market
The new degree blends such disciplines as biostatistics, computer science and informatics to better understand issues related to health care cost and quality.
IPS board member, seeking re-election, faces criticism for ITT role
Samuel Odle, a former hospital executive who was elected to the IPS board in 2012, served on ITT’s board of directors since 2006. The for-profit higher education company closed in September in the wake of federal sanctions.
Washington Township district warns of staff cuts if voters don’t choose tax hike
If the school district’s ballot measures worth $230 million pass, the district says it will upgrade technology, renovate existing schools and build a new elementary school.
UPDATE: NCAA accuses Louisville of violations over escort allegations
The Indianapolis-based NCAA is accusing the University of Louisville of four violations stemming from its investigation of allegations that a former men’s basketball staffer hired escorts and strippers for sex parties with recruits and players.
IU plans two new degrees
Indiana University could offer the nation’s first bachelor’s degree in health data science.
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.