2023 Innovation Issue: Four ways Purdue is driving ag breakthroughs
The Ag-Celerator, one of four funds that make up Purdue Ventures, boasts a $2 million innovation fund for startups in ag-related technologies.
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Number of colleges in distress up 70% from 2012
Authors of the report attributed the schools’ challenges to factors including inflation, higher interest rates, the threat of tuition cuts during a recession and declining domestic enrollments.
Indiana higher ed commission lays out early plans for university funding, new career programs
State lawmakers tapped the commission to spearhead numerous new statewide education efforts.
New rule targets college programs that leave grads with low income, high debt
The rule is expected to put many for-profit college programs in jeopardy. At not-for-profit colleges, it would have no effect beyond certificate programs, which often focus on career training.
Manchester University names new president
Stacy Young, a 1996 graduate of Manchester University, will become the school’s 16th president on July 1. She currently serves as president of Montcalm Community College in Sidney, Michigan.
New state budget includes $120M for reimagined IU, Purdue presence in Indy
The spending plan includes $60 million for Indiana University to construct “school of science instructional and research building” and $60 million for Purdue to add an “academic and student success building.”
Ash Soni to lead Kelley School of Business as dean until 2025
Soni has served as interim dean of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business since July. The school also appointed vice deans in Bloomington and Indianapolis.
Indiana University lays out strategic roadmap in ‘IU 2030’ plan
The blueprint includes campus-specific plans for the university’s six campuses outside Bloomington, including IUPUI, which is set to be renamed IU Indianapolis under a realignment plan.
UIndy names Tanuja Singh as new president
Singh, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at Loyola University New Orleans since July 2020, has worked in leadership at higher education institutions for almost 30 years.
Jaded with education, more Americans skipping college
What first looked like a pandemic blip has turned into a crisis. Nationwide, undergraduate college enrollment dropped 8% from 2019 to 2022, with declines even after returning to in-person classes.
John Mellencamp donates archives and memorabilia to Indiana University
IU also unveiled plans for a sculpture honoring the Hoosier rock star.
Dorsey to headline IU Ventures networking summit
The IU Founders & Funders Network Venture Summit is scheduled May 18-19 at the Indiana Memorial Union. Only 185 tickets will be allocated for the event.
Purdue startup’s food safety tool gains traction with Ag-Celerator grant
OmniVis has developed a hand-held device to rapidly detect pathogens in food, water and the agriculture production chain.
IU medical school lands $1.25M for increasing diversity
The money will be used to provide new opportunities for graduate students typically underrepresented in biomedical science, officials said.
IU real estate students launch $4.2M private equity firm
All of the money in the fund came from investments rather than donations, meaning those involved expect a return on their input.
IBJ’s The Freedom Forum: Leon Jackson of Marian University
In this episode, Leon discusses his personal path to and through academia, how he became chancellor of Saint Joseph’s College, and his impact in that role to prepare diverse talent for success in higher education.
Purdue reprimands campus leader for mocking Asian remark
The faculty senate of Purdue University Northwest has demanded the resignation of Chancellor Thomas Keon despite his apology over his impression of a fake Asian-sounding language during the Dec. 10 event.
Indiana Wesleyan acquires Eleven Fifty’s assets, plans to continue operating coding school
Marion-based Indiana Wesleyan University said it plans to continue operating Eleven Fifty Academy as a not-for-profit organization, with new classes beginning early next year.
Indiana State University receives record donation
Indiana State University on Friday announced the largest individual donation in the school’s 157-year history after the board of trustees approved the naming of the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology on the Terre Haute campus.
IU plans science and tech corridor in Indianapolis to boost STEM degrees
The IU SciTech corridor will begin at the corner of Michigan and West streets, one of the main entrances to the downtown campus and house both IU and Purdue programs, President Pamela Whitten told the university’s board Friday.