Some Indiana lawmakers argued during the most recent legislative session that school counselors need help — especially to address student mental health needs — and that the state should earmark more funding to boost the number of counselors. But a slew of newly-enacted laws are instead expected to add even more to current school counselors’ workloads, with little additional aid.... Read More
Beginning May 23, students can apply for the Purdue Global professional flight degree program and complete a Bachelor of Science degree online while strapping in for professional flight training at Pilotsmith.... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced several recent appointments last week to state boards and commissions. They include the Commission for Higher Education, Indiana Destination Development Corp., and the Worker's Compensation Board.... Read More
Marian University named a new leader on its Ancilla College campus in Plymouth. Natalie Tucker will serve as vice president and dean, the university announced Thursday. Tucker currently serves as dean of academics for the college.... Read More
The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana selected Butler University, the University of Indianapolis and Wabash College as recipients of a Library Innovation Grant, which seeks to fund the organization's priorities and motivate consortium collaboration.... Read More
Education not-for-profit The Mind Trust is announcing new leadership positions. The organization's leadership has added two executive positions: a chief operating officer and chief strategy officer, both of which are being filled through internal promotions.... Read More
University officials named Jim Bullard, a longstanding federal reserve bank chief and economist, the inaugural dean of the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business.... Read More
A University of Notre Dame sociology professor is suing a student publication for defamation based on articles profiling her pro-abortion views. Professor Tamara Kay’s complaint seeking damages is pending in St. Joseph Superior Court.... Read More
The $10 million center is expect to open in late 2024 and provide a resource in educators seeking to meet the demands of a national nursing shortage.... Read More
The Health Professions Center, where the university’s College of Nursing and Health Professions resides, will get an $18.5 million dollar facelift, including a refreshed interior and equipment to enhance student learning.... Read More
Indiana’s statewide testing scores stagnated this year as students faced an uneven academic recovery, with gains in math proficiency and declines in English. Around 30.6% of students in grades 3-8 statewide scored proficient or better in both the...... Read More
Washington D.C.-based American Caldwell has released its annual Global University Visibility ranking, and Purdue University has made the list. The ranking lists 100 universities from around the world based on six categories.... Read More
Hamilton County residents don't need to drive to Terre Haute to be apart of Indiana State University's MBA program after the college partnered with Westfield Washington Schools. ... Read More
A new face will soon be leading the athletic department of Marian University's Ancilla College in northern Indiana. The university announced Monday that Kyle Allison will begin his new role on July 19.... Read More
IDOE officials hope the program can help build a pipeline for more teachers in one of the state's most in-demand subject areas.... Read More
A retired Elkhart teacher has left $1.5 million to Manchester University. Alice Dentler, who died Jan. 1, was a Manchester graduate and teacher for more than 30 years in Elkhart schools, according to a university news release.... Read More
While over 45,000 Hoosiers have received credentials or degrees from the scholarship, according to a 2021 report from the Indiana Commission of Higher Education, recent data indicates that the majority of students struggle to meet the requirements for 21st Century Scholars through high school. ... Read More
Oakland City University has received a grant from the Welborn Baptist Foundation to support amenities inside a residence hall currently under construction. The the funding will be used to create Bible study-themed areas inside the 150-bed building.... Read More
An Indianapolis charter network is celebrating promotions on its executive teams. Christel House Indianapolis announced Emily Masengale will serve as CEO of the network’s four charter schools in the city.... Read More
Beginning this school year, after a law passed in the 2023 legislative session, all Indiana schools will be required to follow the district’s example and stop charging families for curricular materials, including textbooks, iPads, and Chromebooks. ... Read More
