The president of Appleseed Childhood Education says a $1 million early learning center set to open in January in Rensselaer aims to combat a childcare desert in Jasper County. The nonprofit last week received a more than $130,000 grant from the USDA.... Read More
Some Hoosiers may no longer qualify for President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan after federal officials quietly changed the eligibility qualifications late last week. The U.S. Department of Education indicated Thursday that privately held loans will not be forgiven. ... Read More
More than a dozen school districts and higher education institutions are the recipients of nearly $11 million in grants from the Indiana Department of Education. The grants aim to support local initiatives to attract and retain teachers throughout the state.... Read More
Marian University has reorganized its administrative structure and named its first-ever chief operating officer and chancellor for the Indianapolis campus. President Daniel Elsener has appointed Kenith Britt to the position... Read More
Earlham College has received a six-year, nearly $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a new career planning and scholarship program for low-income undergraduates pursuing STEM-focused degrees. ... Read More
Ball State University’s Teachers College has been awarded a five-year, $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop and implement an approach to identify and support gifted students with disabilities.... Read More
Indianapolis Public Schools plans to end agreements with two of its innovation network schools that are slated to merge with two other schools under the district’s proposed Rebuilding Stronger reorganization plan.... Read More
The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved the transfer of more than 12 acres of land to the Muncie Redevelopment Commission. The university says the property will help the city as it looks to develop up to 40 new homes.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Education on Thursday announced the state's first registered apprenticeship program focusing on teachers has received approval from the U.S. Department of Labor. The program aims to give high school students a pathway to teaching.... Read More
DePauw University says it is making progress with the creation of its new School of Business and Leadership. Dave Berque, vice president of academic affairs for DePauw, says the university has approved several new majors.... Read More
Name, image and likeness deals in college sports have evolved into a near-billion-dollar industry over the last 14 months. While college athletes are now legally getting paid for the first time, the newness of NIL has also led to a plethora of legal questions.... Read More
Officials from Oakland City University on Tuesday broke ground on a more than $1 million tennis center on the Gibson County campus. Funding for the project is being led by a $250,000 gift from alumnus Dr. Donald Wilder and his wife, Mary Ann. ... Read More
Indiana’s teacher licensing exam could be one reason behind the state’s shortage of teachers — especially Black and Hispanic teachers, according to a new report from Indiana University.... Read More
The IU Kelley School of Business is partnering with the MLS Players Association to give current and future players a chance to further their education. Players will be able to enroll in an online MBA degree, certificate and a Master of Science degree program. ... Read More
Indianapolis-based education nonprofit Project Lead The Way has named David Dimmett president and chief executive officer. ... Read More
The Indiana Department of Education has unveiled the three finalists for the Indiana Teacher of the Year award. The winning teacher will be announced next month and represent Indiana at the national level.... Read More
Huntington University says it has reached the highest enrollment in the school’s 125-year history. The institution says 1,428 students are enrolled for the fall semester, about 60 more students than last year.... Read More
The dean of the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University says a sharp rise in demand from students is the primary reason behind the decision to expand its School of Management into a new School of Business. ... Read More
A new Name, Image and Likeness-based nonprofit has launched in Bloomington. Hoosiers Connect says it aims to facilitate sponsorship agreements between commercial brands and Indiana University student-athletes.... Read More
Purdue University has announced plans to reimagine its current School of Management into a new School of Business. The university says the announcement includes doubling the size of its existing building and an expansion of faculty and student enrollment.... Read More
