More buildings set to fall on IUPUI campus
The planned demolitions of the old IUPUI Psychiatric Research Building and the Wishard Helipad site are the next projects sparked by the land swap between IUPUI and Eskenazi Health’s parent.
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‘Zero-waste’ Natatorium aims to make big splash
IUPUI and Natatorium officials have embarked on an ambitious initiative to assure that at least 90 percent of the waste generated at the newly renovated building is either recycled or composted.
IUPUI student housing building spree to test demand
Four apartment projects totaling more than 1,000 units are either under construction or in the works near IUPUI, as developers capitalize on the university’s transition to a residential campus.
Developer proposing 12-story student-housing tower downtown
Georgia-based Landmark Properties wants to build the project on a triangular surface lot along Indiana Avenue that it’s buying from a local developer.
Schools, state trying to boost college affordability
Has Indiana made any progress in tackling student debt since students started racking it up through the Great Recession? The answer is somewhat complicated, higher education finance experts say.
IU’s philanthropy school sets new high for graduating class
The 2016 graduating class includes 66 students earning doctorate, masters and bachelors degrees as well as graduate certificates in philanthropic studies.
Former dentistry clinic director sues IU over firing
A former clinic director and 30-year faculty member at the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis who was fired last year after students complained he inappropriately touched them is suing to get his job back, saying he was denied a fair hearing.
IUPUI leader wants more connection to city, employers
In his last job, Nasser Paydar helped write IUPUI’s new strategy. Now, six months into his role as the university’s chancellor, the mechanical-engineering-professor-turned-campus-administrator gets to implement it.
IUPUI institute focuses on sports industry, deals with ‘marquee’ partners
The Sports Innovation Institute, a first-of-its-kind, interdisciplinary program, will work to elevate the status of Indianapolis as a hub for innovation and as a sports capital, organizers say.
New York Street to open to two-way traffic through IUPUI
The goal of the change is to slow traffic through IUPUI and increase traffic circulation for commuters to and from the campus and nearby hospitals.
IUPUI to rebrand 14 campus restrooms as ‘All Gender’
Karen Dace, vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion, said the new restroom signs are in response to student feedback.
Paydar to officially be installed as 5th chancellor of IUPUI
Nasser Paydar is scheduled to be installed as the fifth chancellor of IUPUI on Tuesday afternoon. Purdue University President Mitch Daniels will speak, and Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is also scheduled to attend.
IUPUI lures new athletic director from Wright State
Roderick Perry, senior associate director of athletics for Wright State University, will assume his new role with IUPUI on Jan. 1. He succeeds Michael Moore, who held the job for 19 years.
IUPUI athletic director resigning after 19 years
Under Director of Athletics Michael Moore, IUPUI's athletics program jumped from the NCAA Division II level to NCAA Division I and expanded from nine sports teams to 18.
Public safety director Riggs leaving for IUPUI position
Indianapolis Public Safety Director Troy Riggs is stepping down to become director of public safety outreach at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute at IUPUI, the university announced Wednesday.
IU goes inside for new IUPUI chancellor
Indiana University officials have selected IUPUI’s No. 2 administrator, Nasser Paydar, as the next chancellor of the Indianapolis institution, replacing Charles Bantz, who is retiring in August.
IUPUI professor’s winning car design mimics human rib cage
IUPUI professor Andres Tovar recently won an international automotive design competition by using advanced technology to mimic Mother Nature’s own blueprints.
$32M student housing project proposed near White River
Annex Student Living LLC wants to build a six-story, 248-unit apartment building along West 10th Street on a four-acre parcel the company has agreed to buy.
Indy Eleven’s new goal: city support for stadium
Indy Eleven hired multiple Statehouse lobbyists in its quest for a publicly financed stadium, but the biggest bang for the soccer team’s buck might come from winning over Mayor Greg Ballard.
Timeline and details rolled out for $20M Natatorium renovation
The project will be done in five phases and begin later this month. Parts of the facility will be closed for significant chunks of time during the massive project.