IU’s McRobbie among highest paid university leaders
The number of public college presidents receiving more than $1 million in compensation more than doubled in the 2012-2013 fiscal year from the year before, according to a new survey.
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Children’s Museum names IU scientist to new role
An Indiana University scientist who's helping investigate the possible wreckage of the famed Santa Maria has been named the Children's Museum of Indianapolis' new underwater archaeologist-in-residence.
IU plots $200M life sciences hub in former Wishard Hospital
The envisioned 26-acre, $200-million-or-more complex would bridge IU’s School of Medicine with the city’s life sciences firms, including those at the nascent 16 Tech, a business park.
Late biologist’s estate gives $4.2 million to IU
IU said the gifts from the Carlos O. Miller estate now total nearly $5.5 million and fund a faculty chair and a student fellowship.
IU research-to-market center plans move to Wishard
The Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. wants to sell its existing Innovation Center building in downtown Indianapolis and move into the former Wishard Memorial Hospital on the edge of the IUPUI campus.
Downtown Evansville picked for new IU med school
Evansville officials had pushed the location covering nearly six city blocks as a key for downtown redevelopment. The center that could draw some 2,000 health care students.
IU chief visits India for knowledge network
President Michael McRobbie and others in a delegation hope to promote research, education, Internet freedom and other interests.
IU philanthropy school dean Tempel to step down
Gene Tempel will leave his post as the founding dean of the IU School of Philanthropy in December. The university has begun a national search for his replacement.
IU prof DiMarchi to join Inventors Hall of Fame
Richard DiMarchi is being honored for his work on Eli Lilly and Co.'s Humalog, which has been used by millions around the world to address the complications of diabetes.
Notre Dame, Purdue, IU to help with manufacturing institutes
The University of Notre Dame, Purdue University and Indiana University have been selected as research partners for two institutes backed by the federal government.
Repairs to begin Wednesday on Assembly Hall
Indiana University officials expect to know by noon whether regularly scheduled games still will be held in the arena. A large piece of metal fell from the ceiling into the stands on Tuesday, but officials believe it was an isolated incident.
Study: College-completion rates poor in Indiana
Indiana University in Bloomington is at the top of overall completion rates at about 83 percent. Ivy Tech Community College is at the bottom with about 28 percent.
IU official: Bloomington campus parking can raise $43M profit
Chief Financial Officer MaryFrances McCourt didn't say how parking rates would be adjusted to create that projected boost and where the extra money would be directed.
IU plans statue of WWII journalist Ernie Pyle
Pyle’s bronze likeness outside of Franklin Hall will be just the third statue on IU’s Bloomington campus.
Ex-Marcadia execs raise $1.7M to launch drug firm
Fritz French and Richard DiMarchi, the former leaders of Marcadia Biotech, have teamed up to launch the diabetes drug development firm Calibrium LLC.
IU professors’ invention tracks eyes to detect brain injuries
Two Indiana University School of Optometry professors are tackling diagnosis of one of the most difficult medical problems facing sports teams at every level: head injuries.
IU seeks proposals for Evansville medical facility
The university's existing Evansville campus serves students for two years. The new site would allow students to finish their medical education in Evansville.
IU faculty question new legislative mandates
The head of IU's board of trustees says faculty need to accept that college standards are changing and adapt to stay ahead of the shift.
Colleges go social in quest for young alumni donors
University and foundation leaders throughout the state are trying to find ways to target donors 35 and younger, through online tools that could be critical to future fundraising strategies.
IU assembling plan to ‘disaster proof’ its campuses
The university is interested in receiving funding to move utilities out of bottom floors to mitigate water issues during a flood. Other options would be to retrofit buildings and create better refuge from disasters.