State officials crack down on unemployment fraud
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has caught more than 135 people falsely claiming benefits since 2006. Sixty-two of those have been convicted of felonies, including 14 this year.
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IU may hit jackpot by leasing parking in Bloomington, Indy
Indiana University is about two weeks away from issuing a request for proposals on a lease that would last 30 to 50 years, Chief Financial Officer Neil Theobald said. A similar deal at The Ohio State University generated $483 million.
Harrison College trying to ramp-up logistics degree offering
Nearly a year after launching an associate degree with input from industry leaders trying to solve a logistics skills gap, Harrison College wants to offer logistics classes closer to where potential students work.
Pence seeks affordable college; Gregg after more trade
The two leading candidates for governor offered starkly different plans for improving the state's economy Thursday. Democrat John Gregg wants the state to increase exports by 50 percent. Mike Pence pushed for programs to help students graduate from college within four years.
Butler University joins opposition to Army Corps flood wall
The university's trustees say in a letter they're worried about the wall's possible impact on Holcomb Gardens.
IU-Bloomington enrolls record first-year class
Indiana University said a record 7,600 first-year students are enrolled for the fall semester on its main campus in Bloomington.
Panel mulls making IPFW an independent university
State Sen. Dennis Kruse says Purdue's leaders concentrate on the West Lafayette campus and treat IPFW as an afterthought. He said the independent school might be called Fort Wayne University.
Ball State targets N.J. to diversify student body
Ball State University's year-old campaign to recruit students from New Jersey will bring just a handful of Garden State freshmen to the Muncie campus this year, but officials say they are looking long-term.
Indiana University planning global studies school
Indiana University is planning a School of Global and International Studies in an effort to draw more attention to its international programs.
Veteran educator running against Bennett for state post
Glenda Ritz’ opposition to pass-fail tests is fueling her campaign to unseat Tony Bennett as Indiana’s education czar.
State schools chief’s mentor taught him to ruffle feathers to improve education
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett credits retired education professor John Moody with inspiring much of the reform agenda he has pushed over the past four years.
Hoops success helps Butler avoid enrollment decline
Butler University has seen applications spike 43 percent over the last two years even though its 2009 strategic plan warned against a coming enrollment decline. The big difference? March Madness.
UIndy’s enrollment sets new record
The private college announced Wednesday that it now has more than 5,500 students, including both graduates and undergraduates. The school welcomes 1,100 new students this fall, including its second-largest freshman class of 830.
Ivy Tech planning new central Indiana site
Indianapolis-based Ivy Tech Community College is planning to open a new classroom site in the central Indiana city of Frankfort.
Ethics rulings say Daniels can lobby for Purdue
Two state ethics rulings have concluded that Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels can lobby the state Legislature for university funding and other matters once he becomes Purdue University's president next year.
New student-loan effort adding to ITT backlash
For-profit school operator ITT Educational Services Inc. told investors late last month that it had worked out a tentative deal with an outside party that would provide $100 million in loans to its students.
In-house lawyers gain more respect
Prestige rising along with greater workload, national study shows.
Brater to retire as dean of IU medical school
Dr. Craig Brater, 66, has worked at the Indianapolis-based school for 26 years, including the past 12 as dean. The school is the second largest medical school in the nation and the only one in Indiana.
Ex-Ivy Tech chancellor to lead New Jersey community college
B. Kaye Walter had served as chancellor of academic affairs for the central Indiana region of Ivy Tech until her sudden departure this spring. Ivy Tech is replacing Walter with Kathleen Lee.
Temple University names IU’s CFO as president
Neil Theobald, chief financial officer at Indiana University, will officially take the helm of the Philadelphia institution Jan. 1.