IUPUI student housing building spree to test demand
Four apartment projects totaling more than 1,000 units are either under construction or in the works near IUPUI, as developers capitalize on the university’s transition to a residential campus.
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Indiana needs to address brain drain, BioCrossroads study finds
While many college graduates are leaving the state, jobs in health care and life sciences in Indiana are booming, and employers are often searching high and low for talent.
IU Art Museum to use $15M Eskenazi gift for major renovation
The Indiana University Art Museum in Bloomington has received a $15 million naming gift from Indianapolis-based philanthropists Sidney and Lois Eskenazi, in addition to an art collection of nearly 100 works.
Former Park Tudor coach faces July sentencing date
As expected, a former Indianapolis high school boys' basketball coach has pleaded guilty to trying to entice a 15-year-old student to have sex with him.
Ellspermann one of two finalists for Ivy Tech president
Ivy Tech trustee chairwoman Paula Hughes said former Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann is "maybe even the top candidate" for the position.
Developer proposing 12-story student-housing tower downtown
Georgia-based Landmark Properties wants to build the project on a triangular surface lot along Indiana Avenue that it’s buying from a local developer.
Schools, state trying to boost college affordability
Has Indiana made any progress in tackling student debt since students started racking it up through the Great Recession? The answer is somewhat complicated, higher education finance experts say.
IU’s philanthropy school sets new high for graduating class
The 2016 graduating class includes 66 students earning doctorate, masters and bachelors degrees as well as graduate certificates in philanthropic studies.
Another record-setting class for Rose-Hulman women
For the second straight year, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has admitted a record number of female students.
Former Park Tudor coach to plead guilty to enticement
A plea agreement filed Wednesday in Indianapolis federal court says former Indianapolis Park Tudor School coach Kyle Cox admitted the charge. Cox could be facing more than 10 years in prison.
University of Louisville students’ lawsuit against escort dismissed
A Louisville judge has dismissed a lawsuit by University of Louisville students filed against Katina Powell that said the escort’s book allegations of sex parties at the men’s basketball players’ dormitory had devalued their education.
New state data system for education, jobs faces funding issue
Indiana will get its first look this summer at a new $3.9 million data system that aims to help the public and state agencies better plan and make decisions about education and jobs. But the “Indiana Network of Knowledge,” or INK, lacks long-term funding.
Ball State leaders adopt transparency resolution
The resolution, which follows the abrupt resignation of school President Paul Ferguson, calls for Ball State to function with transparency, and to maintain "open discussion and communication about policy decisions.”
IPS approves ‘newcomer’ school, two innovation schools
Just a week after the Indianapolis Public Schools board heard a proposal to create a school for students who are new to the country, the plan won approval Thursday night. The board also OK’d plans to convert two district schools to “innovation” status.
Shrinking enrollment hurts ITT Educational results
Carmel-based ITT Educational Services Inc. on Friday reported a smaller quarterly profit and shrinking revenue amid dwindling student enrollment at its ITT Technical Institute campuses.
NCAA board OKs anti-discrimination measure for event bidding
The NCAA said it requires sites that are hosting events or bidding on them “to demonstrate how they will provide an environment that is safe, healthy and free of discrimination.”
Hamilton County schools worry how voter turnout will impact referendums
Hamilton Southeastern Schools and Noblesville Schools are proposing tax-raising referendums on the ballots next week. There’s concern that hotly contested primary races will bring naysayers to the polls.
City seeks to lead redevelopment of downtown IPS site
The Hogsett administration is in discussions with school administrators to take over decision-making on the 11-acre Massachusetts Avenue property and might even buy the site.
Notre Dame gets involved with five Indianapolis academies
The University of Notre Dame plans to help manage operations of five schools in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis through its Alliance for Catholic Education program.
Butler changes business school’s name after $25M Lacy gift
The school will now be called Andre B. Lacy School of Business, in recognition of the largest donation Butler has ever received from an individual or family.