Since the Valparaiso Law School closed five years ago, northwest Indiana has felt the pinch of a growing lawyer shortage more severely. That’s why Rep. Earl Harris would like for lawmakers to explore establishing a new law school in his corner of the state.... Read More
In a plea agreement filed last week regarding the federal case against him, Brian Metcalf, who led the charter network from July 2019 through December 2022, pleaded guilty to two of the nine counts of wire fraud outlined in an indictment filed in 2023.... Read More
For many students nearing graduation and counting on a federal job, the freeze and other government efficiency workforce reductions sets them on a new path as they begin their legal careers. For some, the task of securing another job offer looms large.... Read More
Indianapolis Public Schools is calling for a moratorium on new schools as state lawmakers advance legislation that would force the district to share property tax revenues with dozens of charter schools.... Read More
Indiana University has appointed Patrick Hopkins as the next dean of the Kelley School of Business, the university announced Tuesday. Hopkins has been a member of the Kelley faculty since 1995 and currently serves as vice dean.... Read More
As health care organizations combat a nationwide nurse shortage, enrollment in nursing programs in southwest Indiana is increasing. However, college representatives believe more faculty and clinical sites are needed to accommodate additional students.... Read More
After slashing a popular reading program from the budget, Gov. Mike Braun said Friday he asked First Lady Maureen Braun to spearhead an initiative to keep Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Indiana.... Read More
Wabash College this week announced a $14.7 million gift that will be used to continue the work of the Stephenson Institute for Classical Liberalism.... Read More
National Engineers Week was founded in 1951, and this week two Indianapolis-based companies shared what their jobs are like and possible career opportunities with thousands of students.... Read More
Indiana University's board of trustees voted 8-1 to extend president Pamela Whitten's contract through 2031. That's in addition to a $200,000 annual raise. Whitten has faced criticism for her handling of protests and a perceived encroachment on academic freedom. ... Read More
Within Senate Bill 518 are provisions to require all Indiana public school districts to share property tax dollars with charter schools in their attendance boundaries if 100 or more students leave the traditional district for brick-and-mortar charters.... Read More
A group of students, led by Tim Tyler, a professor of civil engineering at Trine, will begin the multiyear project by assessing the current situation in Tuntatacto, Ecuador and developing solutions to make water access more feasible.... Read More
Indiana University South Bend is increasing scholarships to support incoming freshmen and transfer students through its Titan and a new Titan Transfers Scholarship. Eligible first-time freshmen must be admitted to the university by the extended date of March ,,,... Read More
Indiana’s House Democrats presented its own budget proposal Tuesday, pushing for “fully funded” K-12 and the elimination of waitlists for Medicaid waiver services.... Read More
Notre Dame ascended to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll Monday, becoming the third team to reach that spot this season.... Read More
When the bell rings at the end of engineering class at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, students will be able to walk next door to see a real-life hip or knee replacement surgery. The vision to add an outpatient surgical clinic to the university’s planned Innovation Grove District belongs to Dr. R. Michael Meneghini.... Read More
Ivy Tech is using Ball Brothers Foundation funding to start an EMT certification program at the school's Muncie Campus. The school sees the program as a first step for students who want to go into Ivy Tech's nursing program or pursue other certifications. ... Read More
Indiana University Indianapolis says its new Research 1 — or R1 — designation from the Carnegie Foundation will help propel the city and state forward.... Read More
Butler University and the NCAA have launched a free online certificate program to educate high school counselors about the NCAA eligibility process. The program is structured to be a “one-stop shop” and will include a series of online modules.... Read More
USI Interim President Steve Bridges and Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall said in a joint statement that they have confirmed with the NCAA that the university is meeting its academic and financial requirements for the transition.... Read More
