Cash-strapped school districts eye bus service cuts
Public school districts across Indiana could find themselves risking parental wrath by getting out of the transportation business as they struggle with shrinking revenues and property tax caps.
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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.
Drug theft is ongoing battle for pharmacies
Over the last 12 months, the Indiana Board of Pharmacy has conducted license litigation involving at least 35 pharmacy personnel statewide who’ve been accused of stealing drugs from work.
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.
Indy Schools chief demands charter investigation
The Indianapolis Public Schools superintendent wants the state to investigate charter schools that he claims break federal and state laws by turning away homeless and disabled students, a charge the president of the Indiana Public Charter Schools Association denies.
Teachers sue 3 Indiana school districts, seek raises
The dispute, which includes schools in Noblesville, stems from changes passed by the Legislature earlier this year limiting collective bargaining agreements between local districts and teachers’ unions.
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.
Indianapolis neighborhood striving for LEED status
Designation to east-side project would go beyond building certification.
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.
Gates Foundation gift aids Mind Trust initiative
Grant for $500,000 will go toward use of technology to personalize learning.
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.
Lawrence Township school district buildings in play
The district is beginning an evaluation that could result in three buildings being sold and part of another being renovated for private-sector tenants.
Best and worst of times for new docs
Medical residents are getting more job offers than before, yet greater numbers of them say if they had it to do over again, they would not go to medical school.