An alumnus donation will establish the first endowed faculty professorship at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's Department of Chemical Engineering. The school says John and Anne Swearingen's $2 million donation will also support laboratory and technology improvements for the department. ... Read More
The Indiana Department of Education has named 15 schools throughout the state as STEM Certified Schools. The certification is awarded to schools that are “focused on a commitment to teaching STEM disciplines beyond the classroom.”... Read More
A West Lafayette-based startup that makes science-focused games for elementary-age students has received $1 million in Small Business Innovation Research funding from the National Science Foundation. Explore Interactive, which markets its MindLabs interactive games, has also been awarded $75,000 from Elevate Ventures through the SBIR/STTR Phase II Matching Program.... Read More
Columbus-based Toyota Material Handling and Cornell University’s College of Engineering are forming a partnership to provide hands-on engineering experience. Toyota says the Forklift Learning Studio will incorporate Toyota equipment to provide an immersive education that connects theory with application.... Read More
University High School is looking beyond traditional teaching methods as it develops the Habitat for Community Learning.... Read More
Purdue University and Ivy Tech Community College are teaming up to boost the microelectronics workforce. The schools have inked an agreement they say will provide collaborative educational opportunities for microelectronics faculty and students while also exploring ways to attract talent.... Read More
Ivy Tech Community College has named three finalists for the South Bend/Elkhart chancellor post. The college says the candidates, Dr. Tia Robinson-Cooper, Dr. Nerita Hughes, and Andrew Williams, each bring a expansive knowledge of higher education and experience.... Read More
Trine University is partnering with Community Harvest Food Bank in Fort Wayne to provide a wider range of professional development and educational opportunities for its employees, clients and volunteers. As part of TrineOnline's education credit acceptance, the food bank will be eligible for up to 90 credits hours toward a bachelor's degree program, including credit for their on-the-job training.... Read More
The University of Notre Dame has received a gift from alumnus Charles Sheedy and his wife, Ellen, that will endow a new liberal arts business program. The university says the Sheedy Family Program in Economy, Enterprise and Society will offer specialized coursework and resources for undergraduate students interested in the practice of business through the liberal arts.... Read More
Indianapolis Public Schools is teaming up with a Fishers-based education tech company. The district says the partnership with AfterSchool HQ aims to increase access to extracurricular after-school activities for students throughout the city.... Read More
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has received a nearly $650,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in Indianapolis to support STEM enrichment. The grant is part of Lilly's Indiana Youth Programs on Campus initiative, which supports college- and university-led summer camp enrichment for students who have historically been underrepresented in higher education.... Read More
Several Indiana higher education institutions are listed among The Best Value Colleges for public and private schools. The Princeton Review says the 209 schools that made its 2022 rankings share three features: stellar academics, affordable cost, and strong career prospects for graduates.... Read More
Plans are in the works to turn a vacant high school on the east side of Indianapolis into a catalyst for the neighborhood by creating a support center for residents. The John Marshall Opportunity Hub would become a source for social services, job training and food security. Indianapolis Public Schools closed John Marshall High School in 2018 due to poor academic performance and dwindling enrollment numbers.... Read More
The Muncie Community Schools Board of Trustees has approved the largest raises in district history. MCS says teachers will receive the raises starting this fall for the 2022-23 school year.... Read More
U.S. News & World Report has issued its annual list of “Best U.S. High Schools” and one Hoosier school is included in the top 100. ... Read More
The state agency overseeing the recovery of Gary schools may extend the contract of the private company managing the district.... Read More
Two professors from Ball State University have been awarded a $650,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding will be used to study the effects of economic and social stress on people living in rural communities.... Read More
NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down after 12 tumultuous years leading an association that has become marginalized while college sports has undergone massive changes and been besieged by political and legal attacks.... Read More
The University of Southern Indiana is partnering with Milwaukee-based engineering firm SIGMA Group to give students practical, hands-on experience in designing and fabricating test equipment ... Read More
The Krannert School of Management at Purdue University has received a nearly $21 million gift from the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation, the largest gift in the school's history. In recognition of the gift, the university has announced the launch of the Dean V. White Real Estate Finance Program, an academic minor that will begin this fall.... Read More
