After slow start, some schools begin hiring adjunct professors
Adjuncts aren’t licensed by the state and instead need to have four years of relevant experience and pass a background check.... Read More
Education
Ivy Tech names new Bloomington director of development
Schulz comes into the role with experience from nearby Indiana University, including as director of the Cox Research Scholars Program. She also led United Way campaigns, chaired the United Way of Monroe County Board of Directors and is a graduate of Leadership Bloomington.... Read More
Indiana Wesleyan names interim leadership at Wesley Seminary
IWU named an interim executive this month to serve indefinitely as university leaders search for the next president of Wesley Seminary.... Read More
South Bend charter network cuts ribbon on career-focused elementary school
The elementary school brings a $2.5 million renovation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County and introduces a new, four day in-class school model.... Read More
Luddy School launches semiconductor workforce initiative
The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering at Indiana University is launching an initiative designed to create a workforce pipeline for highly trained engineers and experts in microelectronics. ... Read More
Emler acquires another Indiana swim school
Emler Swim School is continuing its expansion into Indiana. The Texas-based company announced Tuesday it has acquired the Nitro Swim School location in Fort Wayne, though financial terms were not disclosed.... Read More
Rose-Hulman adding cybersecurity minor
The institute says new minor will be available to all students, including those outside of the computer science and software engineering program, which already teaches cybersecurity through regular coursework.... Read More
Manchester meets fundraising goal two years early
Manchester University is celebrating the achievement of reaching a fundraising campaign two years early. The school has raised more than $45 million in its Manchester Bold campaign — a goal university leaders said they had hoped to meet by 2025.... Read More
Indiana school counselors detail overwhelming duties, pushing some out
Some Indiana lawmakers argued during the most recent legislative session that school counselors need help — especially to address student mental health needs — and that the state should earmark more funding to boost the number of counselors. But a slew of newly-enacted laws are instead expected to add even more to current school counselors’ workloads, with little additional aid.... Read More
Purdue Global, Pilotsmith partner on pilot degree to address shortage
Beginning May 23, students can apply for the Purdue Global professional flight degree program and complete a Bachelor of Science degree online while strapping in for professional flight training at Pilotsmith.... Read More
Holcomb makes new appointments to state boards
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced several recent appointments last week to state boards and commissions. They include the Commission for Higher Education, Indiana Destination Development Corp., and the Worker's Compensation Board.... Read More
Marian University names new Ancilla College dean
Marian University named a new leader on its Ancilla College campus in Plymouth. Natalie Tucker will serve as vice president and dean, the university announced Thursday. Tucker currently serves as dean of academics for the college.... Read More
How $20K will make learning more accessible at three Indiana universities
The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana selected Butler University, the University of Indianapolis and Wabash College as recipients of a Library Innovation Grant, which seeks to fund the organization's priorities and motivate consortium collaboration.... Read More
The Mind Trust announces new positions, promotions
Education not-for-profit The Mind Trust is announcing new leadership positions. The organization's leadership has added two executive positions: a chief operating officer and chief strategy officer, both of which are being filled through internal promotions.... Read More
Purdue announces first dean of Daniels School of Business
University officials named Jim Bullard, a longstanding federal reserve bank chief and economist, the inaugural dean of the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business.... Read More
Pro-abortion Notre Dame professor sues student publication for defamation
A University of Notre Dame sociology professor is suing a student publication for defamation based on articles profiling her pro-abortion views. Professor Tamara Kay’s complaint seeking damages is pending in St. Joseph Superior Court.... Read More
Cameron Hospital, Trine break ground on $10M nursing education center
The $10 million center is expect to open in late 2024 and provide a resource in educators seeking to meet the demands of a national nursing shortage.... Read More
USI Health Professions Center to get $18.5M renovation
The Health Professions Center, where the university’s College of Nursing and Health Professions resides, will get an $18.5 million dollar facelift, including a refreshed interior and equipment to enhance student learning.... Read More
ILEARN scores show students improving in math, stagnating in reading
Indiana’s statewide testing scores stagnated this year as students faced an uneven academic recovery, with gains in math proficiency and declines in English. Around 30.6% of students in grades 3-8 statewide scored proficient or better in both the...... Read More
Purdue ranked on ‘Global University Visibility’ list
Washington D.C.-based American Caldwell has released its annual Global University Visibility ranking, and Purdue University has made the list. The ranking lists 100 universities from around the world based on six categories.... Read More