Indiana archbishop defends dismissal of teacher in same-sex marriage
Archbishop Charles Thompson said he had to respond to what he called a “public situation” of Catholic school employees not following church doctrine.
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Ball State’s downtown branch on the move; bank branch stepping in
Ball State University has vacated its Indianapolis Center at the corner of South Meridian and East Maryland streets, where it has been for 13 years. A bank that’s been embroiled in a legal battle with its landlord is making plans to move its downtown branch to the space.
Three proposed schools hoping for approval from local charter board
Among the applicants is a high school that would concentrate on workforce development for the area’s technology sector.
IPS study-abroad innovation school to take year off
An Indianapolis school that allowed students to study abroad in 11th grade will close for the coming school year while leaders try to work through challenges that arose during its first year.
Taylor University president stepping down after 3 years in job
Taylor Trustees Chair Paige Cunningham said Paul Haines' resignation was neither solicited nor encouraged by the board of trustees.
Former Taco Bell franchisee giving Butler University $5 million
An alumnus and former board of trustees chairman who made part of his fortune as a major Taco Bell franchisee has pledged a $5 million gift to Butler University, the university announced Tuesday.
Cathedral High School ‘separates’ from teacher over same-sex marriage
The private Indianapolis high school said it would lose its not-for-profit status and ability to call itself Catholic if it didn’t follow a directive from Archbishop Charles Thompson.
Ex-teacher sues after ousting over transgender student names
The federal lawsuit claims the Brownsburg Community School Corp. and its administrators violated John Kluge's First Amendment right to freedom of speech and free exercise of religion, among others.
After interviewing 3 candidates, IPS close to tapping its next superintendent
After meeting late into the night Tuesday, the Indianapolis Public Schools board is coalescing around a new superintendent, according to one of its board members.
Embattled Indiana Virtual School, sister school to close amid scandal
The tentative agreement between Indiana Virtual School, its sister school and its oversight agency comes several months after allegations emerged that the long-troubled charter network enrolled thousands of inactive students.
Purdue tuition freeze remains through 2020-21 on main campus
Base undergraduate tuition and fees for Indiana residents on the West Lafayette campus will remain under $10,000 per year.
Two Marion County school administrators among 3 finalists for IPS superintendent
Indianapolis Public Schools' interim superintendent, Aleesia Johnson, and the other two finalists will face public interviews on Tuesday.
IPS to reveal superintendent finalists ahead of interviews next week
Days ahead of public interviews with superintendent candidates, Indianapolis Public Schools board members say they have three strong choices—but they are waiting to release their names.
Indiana loses bid for USDA research agency offices
Indiana had been named a top-three finalist to become the new home of the USDA’s Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture. But the USDA announced Thursday that it had selected the Kansas City region for the new location.
DePauw grants $1M from endowment to student investment group
For most of the school year, the DePauw Investment Group oversaw only about $160,000. But the stakes skyrocketed in April when DePauw’s board of trustees added $1 million from the university’s $731 million endowment.
Stanford ex-coach gets one day in prison in college scandal
Prosecutors had sought a sentence of 13 months in prison for former Stanford University sailing coach John Vandemoer, who admitted to taking more than $500,000 in bribes for the sailing team in exchange for recruiting unqualified applicants to get them into Stanford.
Butler plans $100M renovation, expansion of science facilities
The school said the three-phase project will include construction and renovation of 96,000 square feet of buildings to create a science complex featuring “high-tech classrooms, modern research labs, and collaborative working spaces.”
Franklin College’s Minar stepping down as president
Franklin College President Thomas J. Minar said he had “accomplished the things” he came to Franklin to do and was “looking forward to [his] next challenge.”
IU medical school part of genomics research
The trials, which will begin in 2020, are part of a sweeping, five-year, $42 million federal research program known as Implementing Genomics in Practice. The first trial will examine whether early access to patients’ genomic data can help with treatment of high blood pressure, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.
IPS pays $600K to settle counselor sex abuse lawsuits
The lawsuits arose from allegations that former counselor Shana Taylor had sex with two students while working for the district in 2015 and 2016.