Connect With Us

Inside INdiana Business
Subscribe Now Log In
  • Home
  • News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Tech
    • STEM
    • Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics
    • Life Sciences
    • Ag INnovation
    • INPower
  • Videos
  • Big Wigs
    • Submit Big Wigs
  • Events
    • Engage Central Indiana – Indianapolis
    • Engage Northeast Indiana – Fort Wayne
    • Engage West Central Indiana – Terre Haute
    • Engage Greater Lafayette – West Lafayette
    • Engage Northwest Indiana – Valparaiso
    • Engage South Bend – Elkhart
    • Engage Southwest Indiana – Evansville
  • Newsletters
  • Podcasts
  • On-Air
    • TV & Radio Listings
  • Contact
    • About IIB
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Gift Cards
    • Flagship Stations
    • Gerry’s Message
    • Speaking Engagement Request

Connect With Us

Purdue Global Officially Launches

Monday, April 2, 2018 01:15 PM EDT Updated: Monday, April 2, 2018 01:58 PM EDT
Purdue Global Officially Launches

The chancellor of the newly-minted Purdue University Global says the online institution built from the acquisition of Kaplan University is already attracting interest. "There are more than 400 people on Purdue campuses who have said that they would like to get a Purdue Global degree," said Betty Vandenbosch, "so that’s great feedback right off the bat." She says Purdue Global’s student body will range from mid-career professionals to military-affiliated learners to former college attendees looking to complete degrees.

In an interview with Inside INdiana Business, Vandenbosch said the Purdue and Purdue Global brands will build off of each other. "We will be looking at new programs and taking ideas both ways," she said. "The skills that Purdue Global has in teaching adults and helping parts of the Purdue University system as it was previously constituted build their capabilities in teaching adults through distance education and at the same time, we know that there are subject matter experts on Purdue campuses who will help Purdue Global build new and strong degrees."

The acquisition, initially announced last April, closed late last month and involved 14 Kaplan campuses and 2,100 employees. Following Monday’s official unveiling of Purdue Global, a name approved in January by Purdue trustees and last month by the Higher Learning Commission, Vandenbosch said "it’s very early and we expect lots more going forward. We’ve been on a journey, but now the real journey begins."

Story Continues Below

In an interview with Inside INdiana Business, Purdue Global Chancellor Betty Vandenbosch said the Purdue and Purdue Global brands will build off of each other.
Your browser does not support the audio element.

Most Popular Stories

  • Hotel Tango Distillery closing tasting rooms in Zionsville, Fort Wayne

  • Majority of wages in Indiana’s counties lag behind national average

  • Who deserves your money?

  • Indiana life sciences on ‘trajectory of change’ over 25 years

  • Holcomb makes board, commission appointments

  • Pittsboro teen competing in Distinguished Young Woman scholarship contest

Perspectives

Who deserves your money?

Who deserves your money?

Let's face it; whether you are a business or an individual, you work hard for your money. When it comes time to consider making a gift or grant, there are several vehicles and seemingly worthy recipients. How do you sort through the myriad of requests and reward the organization that will have the best outcome and amplifies the impact of your gift?...

Inside INdiana Business

Inside INdiana Business
A division of IBJ Media

1 Monument Circle, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46204

PHONE: (317) 634-6200

FAX: (317) 263-5060

NEWSLETTER@IIBNEWS.COM

  • Home
  • News
  • Videos
  • Gerry Dick
  • Newsletters
  • On-Air
  • Contact

Copyright © 2023 All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy | Terms of Service