UIndy building spree continues with $20M dormitory project
As enrollment swells, the south-side university is working with a local developer to construct two four-story buildings with capacity for 300 students.
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Pitino out at Louisville as expected amid federal probe
The University of Louisville's Athletic Association, or ULAA, officially fired coach Rick Pitino on Monday, nearly three weeks after the school acknowledged that the program is being investigated as part of a federal corruption probe.
Corruption probe prompts reviews of NCAA teams
At stake is the future of a business that, over the span of 22 years ending in 2032, will produce $19.6 billion in TV money for the NCAA men's basketball tournament, known to the public, simply, as March Madness.
Daniels makes $769K as Purdue president
The former Indiana governor was hired by the university in 2013 at an initial salary of $546,000.
His 3D-printing summer camps failed, but this tech veteran still thinks kids need to tinker
Kim Brand’s venture into the 3D-printing world has led him deep into the education world, and he has some strong opinions about how it works and what it needs.
Google to launch 6-city tour in Indy for improving digital skills
The “Grow with Google” tour will offer free workshops and one-on-one coaching for job seekers, students, teachers and entrepreneurs.
Sigma Nu suspends IU chapter over hazing, alcohol
The fraternity announced the suspension by its board of directors Wednesday following a joint investigation and consultation with IU officials.
NCAA to form commission in response to bribery scandal
The Indianapolis-based NCAA announced the commission Wednesday and said former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will lead the committee.
SEC asked to probe trades of student loan giant Navient
The AFL-CIO is asking regulators for a review of possible insider trading involving shares in Navient Corp., which has major operations in Fishers.
Losing bidder says conflict should disqualify vendor picked for ILEARN
Indiana was set to move ahead with a new company to create a test to replace ISTEP, but a rejected competitor threw a wrench into the process.
Indiana’s A-F rules create system that benefits innovation schools
Innovation schools are receiving higher marks in general because Indiana lawmakers decided to judge those schools by a more generous yardstick than others. But the two-tiered system could be short-lived.
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.
IU McKinney, Purdue team up to launch agriculture law program
Amy Cornell, a 2006 graduate of IU McKinney and also graduate of Purdue University, has been hired as a consultant to assemble a steering committee to build the program.
Study: For-profit colleges blamed for many student debt defaults
Students who attended for-profit colleges were twice as likely or more to default on their loans than students who attended public educational institutions, according to a federal study published Wednesday.
Nine selected to receive Indiana Innovation Awards
The awards recognize individuals and organizations at the cutting edge of innovation in Indiana. This year’s honorees include Mimir Corp., Fuzic Inc., Hillenbrand Inc. and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
State officials give top ratings to more Indiana schools
Compared to 2016, almost a quarter of schools improved by one or more letter grades in 2017, and about the same number saw grades drop. More than half of schools ended up with the same grade.
Indiana State pushing on with arena renovation plans
Terre Haute officials say they will support Indiana State University’s plan to spend $37.5 million in state money on renovating its basketball arena without waiting for funding for a larger project, including construction of an adjoining convention center.
UPDATE: Vendor wins $43M contract for Indiana’s ISTEP replacement
State officials have approved a three-year contract with the Washington, D.C.-based American Institutes for Research, picking it over four other bidders.
Former Ivy Tech president receives $1M retirement payout
The former president of Indiana’s community college system received a retirement payout worth more than $1 million despite the university's struggle with budget cuts.
Lilly Endowments gives $26M to help school counseling efforts
Lilly said 30 of Indiana’s 92 counties will benefit from the grants, which range from $68,312 to $2.87 million each. Schools in Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks and Shelby counties were among the recipients.