Parents blasted Indianapolis Public Schools on Thursday night over what they say is a lack of information surrounding the district’s plan to potentially close or consolidate schools. ... Read More
Following a successful fundraising campaign, Butler University is looking to the future. The Butler Beyond campaign raised $263 million, surpassing its stretch goal of $250 million to become the largest campaign in the school’s history. ... Read More
As universities and colleges resume for the fall semester, it appears some of the institutions have turned the corner when it comes to post-pandemic enrollment recovery. ... Read More
Enroll Indy has appointed Dr. Tenika Holden-Flynn its new executive director. Holden-Flynn’s background includes decades of experience serving students in elementary, middle, and high schools.... Read More
Hoosier third and fourth graders who scored below proficiency in both math and English/language arts on the ILEARN exams may qualify for $1,000 grants to help pay for tutoring... Read More
As IUPUC launches its athletics program this year, the school’s athletes will get treatment from medical providers at Columbus Regional Health. The university says it partnering with CRH as its exclusive provider of sports medicine and athletic training services.... Read More
The James Foundation Inc. has made a $5 million pledge to support Trine University Fort Wayne's new 120,000-square-foot academic facility that will house programs in its College of Health Professions. Dr. Rick James, a 1977 graduate and chair of Trine's board of trustees, and his wife, Dr. Vicki James, established the foundation to improve the quality of life in northeast Indiana through new educational and cultural opportunities.... Read More
Huntington University is closing its Step Forward Comprehensive Campaign having raised $56 million.... Read More
Personal finance website WalletHub has released a ranking of the most and least equitable school districts in the Hoosier State. The list is based on two metrics: average household income and expenditures for public elementary and secondary schools per pupil.... Read More
The Indiana Learning Lab, an online learning tool for teachers, parents, and schools, has reached 25,000 users. The lab, which was created to support educators and families during the transition to online learning, was developed by Five Star Technology Solutions prior to the 2020-2021 school year with funding from the Indianapolis eLearning Fund.... Read More
IWU-National & Global is launching an online Doctor of Education degree with a major in Educational Leadership. IWU says the degree will prepare graduates for a career in teaching and administration in P-12 or higher education, educational policy, and education training in businesses.... Read More
Butler University has announced plans for another new tenant at its esports park. Beastcoast, an esports organization and gaming content network, will be the second tenant to join Butler's Esports Park when it opens later this month.... Read More
After two years of receiving free school lunches, thousands of Hoosier families will have to pay for them again this fall, including at dozens of Indiana schools that could continue offering free food but choose not to.... Read More
A new list shows Indiana has three universities in the top 10 list of best places for a sports broadcasting degree.... Read More
Indiana University is receiving $17.7 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support research, instruction and training in world languages, regions and international business. IU says 11 centers in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies and the Kelley School of Business will receive grant funding through the DOE's Title VI program.... Read More
Indiana University on Thursday announced a plan to lower what it calls common barriers to attending college. The university says it is lowering certain fees for high school students looking to attend one of its five regional campuses throughout the state and access college-level classes while still in high school.... Read More
The Princeton Review has released its list of the "Best 388 Colleges for 2023" and several Indiana schools made the cut. The list was compiled based on results of an 85-question survey completed by more than 160,000 students nationwide.... Read More
Purdue University is receiving $2.7 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Purdue says Professors Rod Williams and Nick Burgmeier will use the funding to lead a conservation project, called Farmers Helping Hellbenders, aimed at improving hellbender habitat in the south central Indiana region.... Read More
The state of Indiana and Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. on Thursday announced what they're calling the largest financial investment in literacy in the state's history. The Indiana Department of Education says the $111 million investment will support the state's goal of having 95% of Hoosier students pass the IREAD-3 exam by 2027.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation has announced the winner of The Million Dollar Community College Challenge it launched in February... Read More
