Daniels tackles skeptics, prepares for Purdue job
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is meeting skeptics head-on as he educates himself about the challenges he'll face as the next president of Purdue University.
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Daniels aide calls Dem ethics complaint ‘nonsense’
A Democratic legislator is seeking an ethics investigation into Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' new job as president of Purdue University.
Purdue faculty leader urges cooperation with Daniels
The leader of Purdue University's faculty senate has encouraged professors to cooperate with Gov. Mitch Daniels has he prepares to take over as the school's president in January.
IU, Purdue, others see big dip in MBA applications
Applications to the MBA programs at Indiana University and Purdue University fell sharply this year, part of a nationwide trend among many of the nation's largest and most prominent business schools.
Daniels says he didn’t seek Purdue office upgrades
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says he never asked Purdue University to spruce up the president's office before he takes over the university's helm in January.
Panel mulls making IPFW an independent university
State Sen. Dennis Kruse says Purdue's leaders concentrate on the West Lafayette campus and treat IPFW as an afterthought. He said the independent school might be called Fort Wayne University.
Ethics rulings say Daniels can lobby for Purdue
Two state ethics rulings have concluded that Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels can lobby the state Legislature for university funding and other matters once he becomes Purdue University's president next year.
Next up for Indiana biotech: Feed the world
Even though the potential payoff for health care innovation is less certain these days, the business case for new ways to produce more food has never been stronger. That’s the analysis that lies behind BioCrossroads' new report an agricultural innovation.
Persian Gulf country wants Purdue aviation program
Purdue University is considering offering its aviation management classes through a school in Qatar that has partnered with several other U.S. universities.
Daniels still waiting on lobbying decision
Questions remain whether Indiana’s governor will be covered by the state’s “revolving door” law when he becomes president of Purdue University. State ethics rules require a one year cool-down period for public officials after leaving office, preventing them from working as lobbyists.
Rising use of part-time faculty sparks worries
Some advocacy groups argue that an overreliance on part-time faculty can weaken the academic experience for students on campus.
Report: Purdue ex-president Cordova to get $500K bonus
Former Purdue University President France Cordova is getting nearly $500,000 and reaping other financial benefits under a separation agreement approved by the school's board of trustees.
Purdue board approves pick of interim president
Purdue University's trustees have approved an acting president to lead the school until Gov. Mitch Daniels becomes its president in January.
Purdue planning $89M classroom, library project
Purdue University officials are working on plans for an $89 million project to build a new classroom and library building that would take the place of an old power plant on the West Lafayette campus.
Purdue offers Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for disabled vets
The Krannert School of Management is one of eight programs around the country that teach the boot camp aimed at helping post-9/11 disabled veterans start their own businesses.
Purdue sees 2nd-best year for donations
Purdue University says donations to the school rose by 32 percent during the past year for its second-best fundraising year on record.
Ex-Purdue dean calls Daniels pick ‘travesty,’ cancels $1M gift
A Purdue trustee said donating money is a personal decision and that the board has received a 10-to-1 positive reaction to the selection of the governor.
Daniels to receive large raise as Purdue president
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels will receive a big pay raise when he leaves office in January and takes over as president of Purdue University, possibly earning more than five times as much salary.
Indianapolis area needs more black engineers, architects
Among major occupational groups, only farming has a smaller share of African-Americans, government figures show.
Indiana politicians reassess role of higher ed as economy lags
After accepting the post of Purdue University president, Gov. Mitch Daniels finds himself at the heart of the debate over the value of a traditional college degree versus its cost and the needs of employers who simply want skilled workers.