Historically black colleges make gains in NCAA progress report
Athletes at historically black colleges and universities are closing the gap in the classroom, according to the latest academic report from the Indianapolis-based NCAA.
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Developers swoon over Broad Ripple High School opportunity
The 16-acre property could command $6 million to $8 million from developers, but a state law might prevent Indianapolis Public Schools from cashing in.
WGU Indiana leader leaving to start higher ed fundraising group
Newly created WGU Advancement will raise funds to support the university’s mission and commitment to “reinvigorating the promise of higher education for all.”
Indianapolis-based health research group wins $33M federal grant
The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute said Tuesday morning it was chosen to receive the grant from the National Institutes for Health to fund its work in improving the health and economy of Indiana.
Virtual school closure to cost 62 workers their jobs
The Hoosier Academy school board voted in September not to renew the charter of its full-time online school after months of scrutiny from the state, dropping enrollment, and poor academic performance.
Ball State getting $2.9M in donations for takeover of Muncie schools
The Ball State University Board of Trustees has given approval to a plan that calls for the university to take over the financially troubled Muncie Community Schools district.
Michigan State reaches $500M settlement with Nassar victims
Michigan State University says it has reached a settlement with hundreds of women and girls who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar in the worst sex-abuse case in sports history.
Race can’t be ignored in takeovers of Gary, Muncie schools, civic leaders say
As lawmakers prepare to extend control over two public school districts, some civic leaders are questioning the disparate treatment of Gary, a majority-black district, and Muncie, a predominantly white one.
Indiana lawmakers returning for unfinished business
Indiana lawmakers will be back at the Statehouse on Monday for a special session called to take action on a handful of bills that were left in limbo in March.
YMCA, Westfield schools plan $35M branch, natatorium near Grand Park
The development, proposed for the southwest corner of Wheeler Road and 181st Street, could be started in spring 2019 and open in fall 2020 if approvals are received and fundraising goals are met, YMCA and school officials said.
Retirement offer from Indianapolis Public Schools taken by 87 teachers
The payments were offered to educators who notified the district by April 20 that they planned to retire. The district emailed teachers this week to tell them the agreement was approved and they would receive the payments.
Local voters approve tax hikes for schools, but not for jail expansion
School funding referendums were successful in Warren Township and in Hendricks and Madison counties. Hancock County voters, however, rejected a $55 million criminal justice proposal.
Indiana special session to take up school takeover measure
The bill would further diminish local control of Gary and Muncie schools. The two districts have mismanaged finances for years.
16 Tech district could help slow Indiana’s brain drain, panel says
The work-play-live district for innovation and entrepreneurship being developed on the near-northwest side will include research labs, apartments and bicycle trails—which could help to attract young workers.
Boost from St. Joseph’s helps Marian University graduate record number
Sunday’s graduation ceremony includes 43 former St. Joseph’s College students who transferred to Marian after the Rensselaer college suspended operations last year.
Purdue grads’ app-driven bike-share business picking up speed
In 2016, Purdue University students Candice Xie and Edwin Tan were looking for an affordable, easy-to-use means to get around campus. So they started a company to fill the need.
IUPUI to sharpen identity by building gateways
University officials have identified key entry points around the sprawling campus—two on the east side, two on the west and one to the north—where they want the signage erected.
Indiana education board OKs committee to consider virtual charter school rules
The step comes nearly five months after Gov. Eric Holcomb called for “immediate attention and action” on Indiana’s subpar online charter schools.
Hard-fought civil fraud case against ITT brass nears trial
Former CEO Kevin Modany and former Chief Financial Officer Daniel Fitzpatrick tried to settle the case last year, but SEC commissioners rejected the deal. Another settlement conference is scheduled for May.
Fishers-based Strada Education to sell Student Connections
Of Student Connections’ 58 employees in Indianapolis, 42 are expected to keep their jobs after the acquisition.