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Purdue professor, wife indicted on federal fraud charge
The indictment alleges the director of the Purdue Center for Materials Processing Research received more than $1.3 million in grants from the National Science Foundation and used some of the funds to buy a home and to pay salaries to his two minor children.
Kenzie Academy scores $4.2 million, plans to expand school
Butler University is among the group of investors in Kenzie Academy’s college-alternative model, which combines one year of immersive learning with one year of paid work in the company’s tech-consulting subsidiary.
Purdue to lead innovation hub focused on autonomous vehicles
Much of the research at the hub—located at Purdue’s Research Park—will be done in partnership with government agencies, including the Indiana Department of Transportation, and private-sector companies.
Ex-Louisville players sue NCAA over vacated national title
The Indianapolis-based NCAA stripped the University of Louisville of the title as part of sanctions for violations discovered during an escort scandal investigation.
Purdue breaks single-year fundraising record with $451M in gifts
It was the first time gifts to the university exceeded $400 million in one year. Purdue brought in another $454.5 million for sponsored research, an increase of about $36 million from the prior year.
Art Institute of Indianapolis halts new enrollment
Parent organization Dream Center Education Holdings said it has been “undergoing an ongoing process of evaluating the viability of certain campus-based programs.”
Art Institute’s problems elsewhere raise concerns about Indy campus
Indiana higher education officials are aware that the owner of The Art Institute of Indianapolis “may close Art Institute campuses in multiple states.” They are monitoring the situation.
Earlham College president stepping down after one year on job
The school in eastern Indiana announced that Alan Price is resigning effective July 31.
Purdue professor partners with Facebook to develop new way of communicating
The system could make it possible for countless millions of ordinary people to receive voice, text or email messages without having to pick-up or even look at their cell phones or computers.
Valparaiso Law School in talks to leave state for Tennessee
In November 2017, the school announced it was suspending admissions and exploring alternatives to remain open. In 2016, it was censured for admitting students who didn’t appear capable of completing law school or passing the bar exam.
Purdue to teach beer brewing with new ‘fermentation’ minor
The classes will be part of a new minor that will be offered in fall through the school's food sciences division.
Indy group raises $9M in effort to fill talent gap
Ascend Indiana, an initiative aimed at closing what local corporate and education leaders say is a stubborn talent gap, is ramping up its operations.
Hogsett’s education initiative receives $560K in startup funding
Members of the City-County Council on Monday voted overwhelmingly in favor of appropriating $560,000 to get Indy Achieves off the ground, but they also expressed concern about its ongoing cost amid many city needs.
Indiana’s director protections complicate ITT lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by ITT Educational Services’ bankruptcy trustee seeks $250 million from the firm’s former CEO and board members, whom she alleges were disengaged as the business melted down.
Purdue upends traditional high school model at Polytechnic High School
All it takes to know that Purdue Polytechnic High School is doing something different is a walk through the campus in the basement of a technology office building in downtown Indianapolis.
DePauw lands $20M gift from former Wells Fargo chairman, wife
DePauw University has received a $20 million donation from 1968 graduates Steve and Karen Sanger to create a leadership program, the school announced Thursday.
Indiana college wins case against health care law’s birth control rule
A northern Indiana college has won its long-running lawsuit seeking religious exemption from paying for employees' birth control under former President Barack Obama's health care law.
Manufacturer of super-fast car moves onto Purdue campus
British carmaker Keating Supercars plans to produce the latest generation of its car, the Viperia Berus, on the West Lafayette campus. The car can travel more than 240 mph and is anticipated to sell for $180,000 to $250,000.
Bankruptcy trustee files $250M suit against ITT Tech’s former CEO, directors
The lawsuit alleges that ITT Educational’s bankruptcy and the closure of its 130-school chain could have been avoided or minimized if the board of directors had fulfilled its duties instead of focusing on keeping former CEO Kevin Modany happy.