The nonprofit designed to help Purdue University student-athletes use their name, image and likeness to boost charities announced Thursday it is expanding its scope. Boilermaker Alliance says it will support all of Purdue's 385 scholarship student-athletes.... Read More
The campus radio station at Franklin College will soon be under new ownership, the school announced Wednesday. The college says, pending approval from the Federal Communications Commission, WFCI-FM 89.5 will be sold to Catholic Radio Indy.... Read More
Two civil engineering professors from Purdue University have developed an automated system that can estimate the volume of stockpiles of bulk supplies, such as salt, used in industrial, highway and agricultural applications. The Indiana Department of Transportation is funding the research through its Joint Transportation Research Program.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. has approved nearly $23 million in grants to 27 higher education institutions throughout the state. The funding is part of the endowment's Indiana Youth Programs on Campus initiative.... Read More
Purdue Polytechnic High Schools is planning to expand its model and STEM-focused education curriculum to a third Indianapolis location. The charter school’s new site, which will be located in Pike Township on Indianapolis’ northwest side, is expected to open for the 2023-24 academic year.... Read More
Researchers from Purdue University, Indiana Researchers from Purdue University, Indiana University and the University of Notre Dame are collaborating to develop quantum technologies for industry and government as part of the National Science Foundation's Center for Quantum Technologies. Purdue says it will serve as the lead site while IUPUI is also planning to contribute.and the University of Notre Dame are collaborating to develop quantum technologies for industry and government as part of the National Science Foundation's Center for Quantum Technologies. Purdue says it will serve as the lead site while IUPUI, a joint campus of Purdue and IU in Indianapolis, is also planning to contribute.... Read More
The Trine Center for Technical Training in Angola and the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School District are partnering to allow Garrett High School students to earn advanced industry training. The partnership is being supported by grants from the Indiana Department of Education and the Don Wood Foundation.... Read More
Ball State University has been awarded a three-year, $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help enhance civics education in Muncie Community Schools. The university says the funding comes at a critical time as a new state law requiring a civics course in middle schools is set to be implemented in the 2023-2024 school year.... Read More
Parents blasted Indianapolis Public Schools on Thursday night over what they say is a lack of information surrounding the district’s plan to potentially close or consolidate schools. ... Read More
Following a successful fundraising campaign, Butler University is looking to the future. The Butler Beyond campaign raised $263 million, surpassing its stretch goal of $250 million to become the largest campaign in the school’s history. ... Read More
As universities and colleges resume for the fall semester, it appears some of the institutions have turned the corner when it comes to post-pandemic enrollment recovery. ... Read More
Enroll Indy has appointed Dr. Tenika Holden-Flynn its new executive director. Holden-Flynn’s background includes decades of experience serving students in elementary, middle, and high schools.... Read More
Hoosier third and fourth graders who scored below proficiency in both math and English/language arts on the ILEARN exams may qualify for $1,000 grants to help pay for tutoring... Read More
As IUPUC launches its athletics program this year, the school’s athletes will get treatment from medical providers at Columbus Regional Health. The university says it partnering with CRH as its exclusive provider of sports medicine and athletic training services.... Read More
The James Foundation Inc. has made a $5 million pledge to support Trine University Fort Wayne's new 120,000-square-foot academic facility that will house programs in its College of Health Professions. Dr. Rick James, a 1977 graduate and chair of Trine's board of trustees, and his wife, Dr. Vicki James, established the foundation to improve the quality of life in northeast Indiana through new educational and cultural opportunities.... Read More
Huntington University is closing its Step Forward Comprehensive Campaign having raised $56 million.... Read More
Personal finance website WalletHub has released a ranking of the most and least equitable school districts in the Hoosier State. The list is based on two metrics: average household income and expenditures for public elementary and secondary schools per pupil.... Read More
The Indiana Learning Lab, an online learning tool for teachers, parents, and schools, has reached 25,000 users. The lab, which was created to support educators and families during the transition to online learning, was developed by Five Star Technology Solutions prior to the 2020-2021 school year with funding from the Indianapolis eLearning Fund.... Read More
IWU-National & Global is launching an online Doctor of Education degree with a major in Educational Leadership. IWU says the degree will prepare graduates for a career in teaching and administration in P-12 or higher education, educational policy, and education training in businesses.... Read More
Butler University has announced plans for another new tenant at its esports park. Beastcoast, an esports organization and gaming content network, will be the second tenant to join Butler's Esports Park when it opens later this month.... Read More
