House bill puts state student-loan jobs in danger
The U.S. House of Representatives is nearing a vote to push private lenders out of the federal college loan business—a
move that could cost Indiana hundreds of jobs.
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Brand did more at IU than just fire Bob Knight
Myles Brand was best known as the man who fired Bob Knight and as president of the NCAA, but he left a legacy at Indiana University
much broader than the world of athletics.
About 70 percent of students pass ISTEP exams
State schools chief Tony Bennett said he wants a renewed commitment from parents, students and schools to improve test scores
after results released today showed that about 70 percent of Indiana students passed their spring exams.
IU experiences record-high enrollment
Indiana University says it has set a statewide fall semester enrollment record with 5-percent more students than last year.
Purdue sees statewide enrollment grow 3 percent
Purdue University said today that its statewide fall-semester enrollment is up more than 3 percent from last year.
Education-technology agency seeks new director
IHETS, the Indianapolis-based organization that helps the state’s schools and universities conduct Web and video
conferencing, is looking for a new executive director.
Airport looking for college students to serve as greeters
Indianapolis International Airport is looking for a new class of “airport ambassadors,” those helpful volunteers
in the red vests who help passengers and visitors get their bearings.
Purdue lands $105M grant to fund earthquake center
Purdue University announced today that it has received $105 million from the National Science Foundation to fund a center
to research earthquakes and tsunamis.
Purdue to increase financial aid, give fee rebates
Purdue University says it will increase financial aid to certain students to offset this year’s tuition increase.
Senator gathering opinions on school start dates
A state senator wants to know whether Indiana residents think public schools start their fall semesters too early.
National Math Bee coming to Indianapolis in 2010
The mathematical version of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is coming to Indianapolis in 2010, according to the director
of the organization that hosts the event.
Indiana board advances proposed teacher-licensing changes
A state board has given preliminary approval to a proposal that would revamp Indiana’s teacher licensing requirements.
New jobless claims dip less than predicted
New jobless claims fell slightly last week while the number of people receiving unemployment benefits rose, a sign the job
market’s recovery will be long and bumpy.
IU offering in-state tuition grants in wake of criticism
Indiana University will be offering grants to in-state students starting next year to help lessen the impact of tuition increases.
Lumina chair Mutz preps for a W downturn
John Mutz, former lieutenant governor and chairman of the Lumina Foundation, is digging in for extended hard times.
ISTA insurance fund sues ex-officials
The Indiana state teachers union’s insurance fund has filed a lawsuit alleging former officials, financial advisers and consultants
mismanaged a long-term disability insurance trust.
Purdue business school dean to step down
Richard A. Cosier, dean of Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management for the past decade, plans to leave the post
June 30, 2010, the university announced today.
Ivy Tech saving facade for classroom building
Ivy Tech Community College plans to save the facade of a historic former hospital along Fall Creek Parkway and build a new
150,000-square-foot academic building behind it.
Two businesses open at Flagship Enterprise Center
The Anderson-based Flagship Enterprise Center is on a roll. In the last two months, the small-business incubator
and growth-stage accelerator signed up two new clients: software developers Soveryn Inc. and Coeus Technology.
Not-for-profit wins $80K prize
College Mentors for Kids won $80,000 in products and services from a host of local companies in the Indy Business Makeover
Competition. The winner was selected from among 10 finalists through online voting.