IU fuels startups with new program to help faculty, staff with business ideas
Indiana University has launched a support program at all its campuses that school officials hope will lead to an onslaught of startups coming out of the school.
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IU school renamed for political powerhouses Hamilton, Lugar
The announcement Wednesday afternoon kicked off a $25 million fundraising campaign, the proceeds of which will help establish a scholarship program and endowed faculty positions.
Computer science training summit at IU draws teachers nationwide
Hundreds of teachers assembled at Indiana University to take in lectures, hit the books and do some hands-on training as part of the inaugural Pathfinders Summer Institute.
IU Kelley School opens $14M career center for students, recruiters
The new Conrad Prebys Career Services Center includes about 70 interview rooms and is expected to serve more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
IU ranked No. 2 nationally for MBA online degree
The rankings came after the evaluation of nearly 1,500 distance-education programs for bachelor’s degrees, as well as graduate programs in business, engineering, criminal justice, education, nursing and others.
Museum quintuples bobblehead run for IU’s national hoops titles
When the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum first released dolls commemorating IU’s men’s basketball titles, they sold in record time. The second run is planned to be much bigger.
2017 TOP STORIES: IU gives Crean the boot
IU did not qualify for the 2017 NCAA tournament and was bounced from the first round of the NIT.
International studies school reignites IU’s global focus
Enrollment at the school has grown 55 percent since its 2012 formation. Today, 631 undergraduates and 162 graduate students are enrolled, according to IU.
McROBBIE: Delivering value beyond school walls
This fall at IU, we have seen a record 5,066 students enrolled in more than 115 online degrees and over 2,000 online courses offered by IU, a 4 percent increase over last year’s record.
NCAA takes step toward widening alcohol sales at events
Leaders of Division I are moving forward to devise a plan to sell alcohol at its championship events, while Division II honchos are taking a hard pass and Division III is taking a wait-and-see approach.
IU’s first couple act as ‘stewards’ of presidential home
IU President Michael McRobbie and his wife, Laurie Burns McRobbie, don’t live at Bryan House but it’s still a busy place.
IU med school wins $7.6M grant to study Alzheimer’s disease
The study will focus on early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which are about 5 percent of patients.
IU to add 5 basketball statues inside Assembly Hall
The athletic department announced Tuesday it will add five statues to the remodeled Assembly Hall this week as a tribute to the Hoosiers' five national championships and its tradition-laden program.
IU announces $50M plan to tackle growing opioid epidemic
The university will hire 10 faculty members and team with the state and major health systems on what it calls a comprehensive plan to understand and deal with addictions, which are costing Indiana more than $1 billion a year.
Poll conducted before anthem protests picks Colts, NFL as huge local favorites
Central Indiana residents prefer pro football and Indy’s franchise to all other leagues and teams by a wide margin, according to the study. But its author says recent protests by players around the league could put a dent in their popularity.
Notre Dame, IU, Purdue all slide in college football value rankings
In the annual study that values college football programs like Wall Street values for-profit companies, Ohio State University leads the pack at $1.5 billion.
Roundup: Pacers hire e-sports director, former Star reporter pens IU book
The Pacers organization is preparing to take the virtual court with its new video-gaming team. Meanwhile, Terry Hutchens has compiled a bucket list for Hoosiers hoops fans.
Ireland: Thomas Benton murals offer IU a teachable moment
Benton included this dark feature of our past—images of a Ku Klux Klan rally—as a unique reminder of our sins and a testament to our growth.
Adams: Put the controversial mural in a museum
If it depicts racial terrorism, put it in a space where individuals can choose whether to engage with it.
IU hoops bobblehead sells out in record time
The limited-edition doll commemorating five Indiana national basketball championships sold out in a few short hours on Friday. That’s faster than North Carolina- and Kentucky-themed wobblers.