Leadership change at Trine University

Trine University has named John Shannon president, succeeding Earl Brooks, who is retiring from the post this spring. The university says while Brooks is retiring the presidency, he will start serving in the newly-created role of university chancellor.... Read More

IPS board delays operating referendum vote

The IPS board on Saturday agreed to delay a vote on a $400 million operating referendum to support its Rebuilding Stronger plan. The decision comes amid criticism, including how much funding affiliated charter schools would receive if it is approved.... Read More

Purdue launches AI forest mapping project

Purdue University researchers are receiving $870,000 from the World Resources Institute to study global forest carbon accumulation rates. The research team, co-led by Purdue's Jingjing Liang, is using the two-year grant to develop an artificial intelligence model that uses satellite and geospatial data points to map local forest growth rates throughout the worldwide forest range.... Read More

UE awards changemaker challenge scholarships

The University of Evansville has awarded scholarships to three high school students through its annual High School Changemaker Challenge. UE says the challenge, now in its ninth year, is designed to motivate area youth to identify and solve worldwide challenges through innovation and creativity.... Read More

Ivy Tech names chancellor for Madison campus

Ivy Tech Community College on Monday announced Amanda Harsin as the next chancellor of its campus in Madison. Harsin, who previously served as vice chancellor of academic affairs, has held the role on an interim basis since August.... Read More

Purdue Global focuses on workforce of tomorrow

Fueling Indiana’s workforce pipeline is becoming more of a team sport for higher education. Partnerships between one-time competitors for students are now becoming more commonplace as they look to produce trained talent for growing high-tech industries. ... Read More

Vincennes University appoints dean of students

Vincennes University has hired Mark Zimmerman to the role of dean of students. VU says Zimmerman, who most recently served as a master sergeant for the Illinois State Police, brings a variety of experience in higher education to the position.... Read More

Rose-Hulman to expand AskRose services

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has received a $3.5 million grant from Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. that will allow the school to expand offerings of its AskRose Homework Help program. RHIT says the funding will allow it to add more resources to help middle and high school students, including historically underserved students, with their math and science homework.... Read More