Earlham launches ‘For Good’ campaign
Earlham College has launched an $85 million campaign while also celebrating the delayed inauguration of Earlham President Anne Houtmann. ... Read More
Education
Indy ed-tech firm Willo acquired by textbook retailer Follett
Indianapolis-based education-tech firm Willo Labs Inc. has been acquired by Chicago-based Follett Higher Education—a move that Follett said will set the stage for significant growth at Willo over the next 18 months. Follett declined to reveal financial terms.... Read More
IPS superintendent seeks tax increase to fund school reorganization plan
The Indianapolis Public Schools board was set Thursday night to consider a tax increase to fund its Rebuilding Stronger plan, which would close or merge several schools and reconfigure the grades served by more than three dozen others.... Read More
Marian expanding City Connects program
Marian University is expanding its City Connects program to nearly three dozen schools across the state. The program is designed to provide students with a plan to address issues they may be facing outside of the classroom, such as access to healthcare.... Read More
Vincennes marks opening of high tech labs
Vincennes University has opened three new high technology labs in the College of Technology Center designed to prepare students for future careers. VU says it invested nearly $5 million, but also received grants from private employers to create the labs.... Read More
Lilly commits $92.5M to Purdue for drug research, scholarships
In a significant expansion of their longstanding collaboration, Eli Lilly and Co. plans to give Purdue University $92.5 million for research on drug development and for undergraduate scholarships for pharmaceutical manufacturing.... Read More
Commission recommends new funding model for higher education
Legislators will consider a new approach to funding higher education based on school-specific goals rather than blanket recommendations, and they got their first look at Wednesday morning’s State Budget Committee meeting.... Read More
USI names interim dean of College of Science, Engineering, and Education
The University of Southern Indiana has named Dr. Shelly Blunt interim dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education.... Read More
EPA awarding $1B to school districts for electric buses
Nearly 400 school districts spanning all 50 states and Washington, D.C., along with several tribes and U.S. territories, are receiving roughly $1 billion in grants to purchase about 2,500 “clean” school buses under a new federal program.... Read More
Ivy Tech to launch immersive IT academy
Ivy Tech Community College has announced the creation of Ivy+ IT Academy, a program to help students earn certifications in high-demand technology careers. The program aims to give Indiana employers a “one stop shop” for employees who need IT training.... Read More
Local control of Gary schools still two years away
The Gary Community School Corp. may regain control of the school system, but that appears to be two years away. ... Read More
Lawmakers weigh increased funding for school districts
In response to repeated requests from school officials and education advocates, Indiana lawmakers might be inclined to increase the amount of money the state awards to schools with at-risk and low-income student populations.... Read More
Community Health Network, Ivy Tech expand partnership
Community Health Network is taking its partnership with Ivy Tech Community College to a new level to tackle the state’s nursing shortage. A $6.9 million donation will be used to expand nursing programs at four Ivy Tech campuses.... Read More
Manchester president announces retirement
The president of Manchester University will retire at the end of the academic year, the university announced Monday. Dave McFadden, himself a Manchester graduate, has led the university since 2014.... Read More
Lawmakers approve recommendations for new education policy
A group of Indiana lawmakers on Monday approved recommendations for multiple education bills expected to be filed during the 2023 legislative session — but dropped a controversial proposal at the last minute.... Read More
Capital campaign part of Manchester’s regional goals
The president of Manchester University says the $45 million capital campaign launched over the weekend comes at exactly the right time. The university says the public phase of the campaign will provide funding for facility upgrades and other initiatives. ... Read More
Indiana’s test scores show biggest decline in math as leaders weigh COVID’s fallout
Indiana students’ math and reading scores on “the nation’s report card” declined from pre-pandemic results, with the state’s average math scores declining the most.... Read More
Manchester launches $45 million capital campaign
Manchester University is launching the public phase of a $45 million capital campaign. The funding raised through "Manchester Bold: The Future is Ours" will support a variety of projects, including a new Wellness and Sport Performance Center.... Read More
High school jobs initiative expanding in Marion County
The Indianapolis office of nonprofit Jobs for America’s Graduates says the program continues to expand throughout Marion County and is providing work opportunities for a growing number of Indiana high school students.... Read More
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing raises $1.3M for scholarships
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing is celebrating its 125th anniversary and marking the success of a recent fundraising campaign. The Lafayette-based school says it raised nearly $1.3 million as part of its first-ever scholarship campaign.... Read More