Purdue University president to get 3.5-percent raise
Purdue University said Thursday the increase will boost President France Cordova’s salary by $15,750, bringing her annual base pay to $465,750.
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Study says Butler scored valuable media exposure in tourneys
A study says the school earned $512 million worth of media exposure thanks to the back-to-back runs to the men’s basketball NCAA Championship game.
Indiana life sciences leaders look toward the future
Former Eli Lilly and Co. vice president Richard Dimarchi, BioCrossroads President David Johnson, angel investor Oscar Moralez and Purdue University Senior Vice President Alan Rebar discuss issues ranging from the depth of the life sciences industry in Indiana to venture capital and Purdue’s Discovery Park.
Indiana University, Ball State presidents get big raises
Two Indiana college presidents will see their bottom lines improve this fall as their universities boost their annual salaries by more than 10 percent.
Ball State outsources management of $160M endowment
Wall Street's Perella Weinberg Partners LP took over at the beginning of July.
IUPUI track stadium dodges wrecking ball
The Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium, which school officials considered demolishing a few years ago, is getting a face-lift that includes a new $1.2 million infield surface.
Wabash lands $6.2M grant from Lilly Endowment
Wabash College is getting a $6.2 million grant to boost a center's efforts to support professors who teach religious studies or theology.
Purdue names UConn dean to head Krannert
Purdue University has named P. Christopher Earley, dean at the University of Connecticut School of Business, to take over as dean of Purdue’s Krannert School of Management.
Panel named to search for new Purdue president
The committee announced Thursday will be looking to replace Purdue President France Cordova, who said last week she would step down next summer when her contract expires.
Purdue Research Park nears capacity
Purdue just added a large tenant to the Indianapolis research park, bringing the total to 14.
Banker appointed chairman of Indiana higher education commission
The commission has drawn national attention for its performance-based funding plans.
Purdue president to step down next summer
Purdue University President France Cordova says she'll step down when her contract expires in 2012. She succeeded Martin Jischke at the helm of the public university in 2007.
Indianapolis Museum of Art drops student-run security
The IMA is back to using traditional security guards after IUPUI vetoed its plan to use federally funded work-study students.
Talent Alliance to help high schools track graduates
A nearly $79,000 grant from the Central Indiana Community Foundation will be used to help Marion County high schools track where their students go after graduation.
IU says 500 workers accepted early retirement
Indiana University says nearly 500 employees have joined an early-retirement program expected to save the university $6 million a year.
Bloomington to buy downtown land from Indiana University
The city hopes to buy the 12 acres—previously earmarked for a research hub—for $9.3 million and then sell it to a developer.
UIndy launches $7.5M campaign for civic leadership institute
The Institute for Civic Leadership & Mayoral Archives will house a collection of official documents, correspondence, speeches, photos, audiotapes and other artifacts from the administrations of four Indianapolis mayors: Dick Lugar, Bill Hudnut, Steve Goldsmith and Bart Peterson.
CTS names new president
After a nearly year-long search, Indianapolis seminary taps University of Chicago and Harvard Divinity School grad as new leader.
Manufacturing center set to open in Columbus
A $13.5 million center aimed at training workers to fill manufacturing jobs that are growing steadily more complex is opening in central Indiana.
DWYER: Hiring costs can be sliced when industry cooperates
Manufacturers and distributors often avoid existing training programs.