IUPUI to lead $4.8M statewide effort to help minorities obtain STEM degrees
The National Science Foundation awarded the grant to IUPUI, which will work with Indiana University, Ball State University and other institutions.
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Indiana Tech Law School to close, citing low enrollment
Of its inaugural class of 2016, just three of 13 people who took the bar exam in Indiana and another state passed.
IPS board member, seeking re-election, faces criticism for ITT role
Samuel Odle, a former hospital executive who was elected to the IPS board in 2012, served on ITT’s board of directors since 2006. The for-profit higher education company closed in September in the wake of federal sanctions.
Purdue pays Daniels more than $200,000 for good performance
University officials on Friday lauded President Mitch Daniels for his performance, approving 96 percent of his incentive pay after a review of his efforts during the past year.
ITT is gone, but challenges facing for-profit schools live on
The question that dragged down ITT Educational Services—whether its expensive diplomas were leaving students awash in debt while failing to properly prepare them for gainful employment—will continue to hang over other players in the for-profit education industry.
ITT Tech won’t say whether it will file for bankruptcy protection
The company will begin the process of liquidating, which will include selling off its Carmel headquarters and other real estate.
ITT Tech to cease operations, cut nearly 8,000 employees
Carmel-based ITT Educational Services Inc. announced Tuesday morning that it will permanently “discontinue academic operations” at all ITT Technical Institutes campuses. The company blamed the closure on “inappropriate and unconstitutional” federal sanctions.
What did ITT in? Short-sighted thinking, critic says
Under CEO Kevin Modany's stewardship over the past decade, ITT Educational Services Inc. has seen its stock market value drop from $2.9 billion to $8 million.
Group delays decision on ITT Educational’s accreditation
Carmel-based for-profit college operator ITT Educational Services Inc. has received a brief reprieve from its accreditor, which has delayed making a decision that could potentially devastate the embattled company.
Purdue University struggles to support Indiana winery boom
The Purdue Wine Group Team has fewer resources to take care of the larger and growing industry because of a decline in the amount of funding the program is receiving from a state excise tax.
HOOSIER BEACON: Herman Wells dedicated his life to IU
Wells sought to internationalize IU, strongly supporting education in foreign languages and cultures. Yet he never forgot that IU is Indiana’s University.
Brown Mackie to close Indianapolis campus in nationwide retreat
The for-profit educator has struggled with demand at 22 of its 26 locations nationwide. The college also just emerged from deep legal trouble as the result of its recruiting practices.
Ellspermann hopes to ‘blow barriers out of the way’ to solve Ivy Tech challenges
The former lieutenant governor envisions a first day of classes where students meet their future employers.
Sources: Ellspermann will be next Ivy Tech president
Ivy Tech’s board of trustees is expected to vote Wednesday afternoon to approve former Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann’s appointment, according to sources close to the decision-making process.
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.
Workforce challenges a drag on aviation, aerospace industries
A surge of people retiring from the fields has created a talent shortage, and recruiting and training enough workers remain vexing challenges for companies, according to executives at an IBJ event Thursday.
Ballard withdraws name from Ivy Tech presidential search
Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard interviewed for the job but said he now plans to pursue other opportunities.
Pence faces tough decision over campus police records bill
Gov. Mike Pence has a government transparency dilemma on his hands after an Indiana Court of Appeals decision.
IUPUI institute focuses on sports industry, deals with ‘marquee’ partners
The Sports Innovation Institute, a first-of-its-kind, interdisciplinary program, will work to elevate the status of Indianapolis as a hub for innovation and as a sports capital, organizers say.
Higher ed commission program encourages college dropouts to return
More than 750,000 Indiana residents have attended some college but quit before completing their degrees. Now, state higher education officials are working with schools to make it easier for those Hoosiers to finish their degrees.