Gov. Daniels to be named Purdue’s next president
Mitch Daniels, Indiana's two-term governor, will succeed France Cordova as Purdue University president, a source told IBJ Tuesday morning.
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Shipwreck treasure on display at Children’s Museum
Indiana University divers searching the site of a 1725 shipwreck found the booty and other artifacts including musket balls and ceramics. The discovery was introduced to the public Tuesday at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Pence advocates more career training in schools
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence said Tuesday he wants more Indiana students to graduate from high school ready to work and proposed creating regional groups to design alternative curriculums that train high school students for technical and vocational jobs.
IU’s Ostrom dies; won ’09 Nobel Prize in economics
Elinor Ostrom, an Indiana University professor of political science and the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in economics, died Tuesday at age 78.
Work delayed on new Purdue engineering hall
University officials overseeing plans for the $38 million Wang Hall of Electrical and Computer Engineering had hoped to start construction in early May but now say a September start is likely.
Hammond school district laying off nearly 100 teachers
A northwestern Indiana school district has told nearly 100 teachers that they might be laid off as yet another of the state's large districts faces big staffing cuts.
Purdue trustees meet in private for president search
Purdue University's trustees are planning their sixth private meeting this year in the ongoing search for the school's next president.
Mounting student loan debt vexing for Indiana
More college degrees wanted, but large borrowing amounts present obstacle.
Mayors have mixed record leading schools
The question at the heart of this year’s debate over the future of Indianapolis Public Schools is whether the district should be placed in the hands of Indianapolis’ mayor. But when mayors take control of bad schools, test scores usually rise but challenges don’t go away.
New group trying to raise profile of community colleges
Community college leaders in Virginia, Indiana and other states say their schools' roles in giving students an affordable education and job training are undervalued, so they're banding together to fight for federal policy changes.
Study proposed on future of Anderson’s Wigwam gym
An architect is proposing a study for finding a new use for Anderson's closed Wigwam gymnasium, possibly turning it into a convention center.
Purdue Extension starts food-hub discussion in central Indiana
Spawned at least in part by the “eat local” and organic-food movements, the regional facilities provide one-stop shops for consumers and farmers alike.
Voucher supporters tout Indiana program’s 1st year
Indiana's school voucher program has finished its first year with enrollment on the rise and supporters trumpeting the program's successes.
Former Indiana chief justice joins IU institute
The university appointed Randall Shepard to a two-year term as its first executive-in-residence of its Public Policy Institute within the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Shepard stepped down as chief justice in March.
Charter schools in pipeline to be heavy on technology
Three “blended learning” educational organizations have been approved to open 19 charter schools here that combine online technology and face-to-face instruction. The strategy allows schools to save money by employing fewer teachers, yet also can produce impressive student results.
Job held by Purdue president’s husband being cut
An administrative job at Purdue University held by the husband of school's president France Cordova is being eliminated as she leaves the school this summer.
Gary schools laying off nearly 170 teachers
Gary Community Schools Superintendent Myrtle Campbell said the district needs to cut $11 million from its budget, and personnel is the biggest part of its spending.
Pending GED changes likely to challenge some adults
By 2014, passing the Indiana General Education Development exam is likely to be more difficult for many adults, but those who do pass it will be more employment-ready.
Wabash College president ready to step down
Patrick White, president of the private, all-male liberal arts college in Crawfordsville for the past six years, says he’ll leave his post a year from now.
Local school district reviewing test breach allegations
Leaders of an Indianapolis school district said they're preparing a report for state officials into the possible disclosure of student assessment test questions by teachers at one of the state's largest high schools.