The Indiana attorney general wants the Indiana Supreme Court to weigh in on a lawsuit that seeks punitive damages for COVID-related college campus closures. The class-action lawsuit against Ball State University was filed by a student at the school last year. ... Read More
The chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington will retire next year, the college announced Monday. Jennie Vaughn has spent more than 25 years at Ivy Tech and served as chancellor in Bloomington since 2014.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Education on Monday announced it is partnering with the University of Indianapolis to bolster the pipeline of English learning teachers in Indiana.... Read More
Huntington University has filed a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit that was filed by former cross country athletes who are accusing their former coach of sexual abuse and a doping scheme. The lawsuit alleges criminal battery by coach Nicholas Johnson.... Read More
Indiana’s top Republican lawmakers said they plan to prioritize school choice and enact a plan to “reinvent” high school education during the next legislative session. That will largely involve an expansion of work-based learning opportunities.... Read More
The philanthropic arm of Fort Wayne-based Steel Dynamics has pledged $3 million to support the Trine University Fort Wayne campus. The building, set to open in the fall of 2024, will house programs in the university's College of Health Professions.... Read More
Purdue University and Ireland-based professional services company Accenture announced a five-year partnership on Monday. Purdue says the company has committed to provide funding to establish the Accenture Smart Factory on the West Lafayette campus.... Read More
Purdue University continues to boost its presence in the semiconductor industry. The university on Wednesday announced strategic partnership with New York-based semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries to boost semiconductor research and education.... Read More
Indiana State University has received a $2 million gift for its School of Music and Student Philanthropy Organization. The gift comes from Don Dudine, an ISU alumnus and past chair of the ISU Foundation Board of Directors.... Read More
Indiana teachers want lawmakers to boost funding for schools to address staff shortages in the 2023 legislative session. Union leaders said the state’s disinvestment from public education has left schools struggling to attract and retain teachers. ... Read More
Indiana Wesleyan University is launching a new program to help address the current teacher shortage in elementary education through its online platform, IWU-National & Global.... Read More
Manchester University has launched an esports management minor. The university says the program will allow students to study the roles of esports coaches and managers at the youth, amateur, university and professional levels.... Read More
After hearing about two hours of public testimony, the Indianapolis Public Schools board on Thursday unanimously approved the Rebuilding Stronger plan, which will bring about major changes for dozens of schools throughout the state's largest school district.... Read More
Strada Education Network is awarding $4 million to 11 community colleges throughout the country, including Ivy Tech Community College. The nonprofit says the grants aim to support "innovative collaborations" between the colleges and employers in their region.... Read More
Vincennes University is partnering with New Jersey-based AmeriCrew to train military veterans for infrastructure careers. AmeriCrew is developing the National Infrastructure Technician Academy at VU's campus in Vincennes and other sites statewide.... Read More
Trine University has received another significant contribution towards Trine University Fort Wayne, the 110,000-square-foot facility that will house programs in its College of Health Professions.... Read More
One of the most popular charter schools in Indianapolis was denied a request to open a new Marion County location during a boisterous public hearing that went on for hours. Purdue Polytechnic sought authorization to replicate its model in Pike Township.... Read More
Indiana State University is set to receive $100,000 from Indianapolis-based Republic Airways to support student scholarships and the university's Be So Bold fundraising campaign.... Read More
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels will step down from the post in December, but he will not be stepping away from his role with the Purdue Research Foundation. Daniels will remain as PRF chair in an unpaid, voluntary capacity. ... Read More
Manchester University is again waiving the enrollment deposit for incoming undergraduate students. The school made the same move during the pandemic to ease financial concerns of families. ... Read More
