In January, Dr. Cathy Robb began serving as provost and vice president of academic affairs at Oakland City University. Robb spoke with Inside INdiana Business about her time at the university and her goals as provost.... Read More
A mandate to require reading-deficient third graders to be held back a year in school withstood challenges from Democrats on Monday — though some Republican lawmakers joined in opposing stricter retention.... Read More
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has received $4 million in grants to further the national expansion of its tuition-free high schools for adults. The Excel Center network operates 41 schools, but plans to expand to 85 schools by 2030.... Read More
The POLYWOOD Academy, supported by Purdue University's IN-MaC and Orthoworx, will be a two-year program where students will receive technical training and the opportunity to complete an internship. ... Read More
Terre Haute-based Hamilton Center is partnering with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College on a scholars program that will offer reduced tuition to employees of the behavioral health services provider who want to pursue degrees tied to health care or administration.... Read More
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is using a program to give historically underrepresented high school students the chance to explore opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math. The school is partnering with community-based organizations...... Read More
A news release said she will seek to promote the not-for-profit's mission and expand the quality of early childhood care and education locally. ... Read More
The Indiana University School of Medicine landed more than $243 million in funding last year from the National Institutes of Health, a record amount, up 27% over a year earlier. The grants covered a wide array of medical research, from...... Read More
Indiana’s House Education Committee voted along party lines Wednesday to move a controversial bill that seeks to push speech in college classrooms toward “intellectual diversity.” Debated language from the original draft of the proposal was...... Read More
Admitted Purdue University students now have until at least May 15 to accept their offer and make a deposit, the institution announced Wednesday.... Read More
Butler University has rolled out an initiative that will focus on professional education and lifelong learning via a mix of degree programs, certificates and credentials. The school officially launched Butler+ on Wednesday, but it has been building the...... Read More
The Merle E. and Elizabeth Jacobs Endowment Fund will be dedicated to supporting research and the Maple Scholars, the college's summer research program.... Read More
A new center on Indiana University South Bend's campus aims to give students, regardless of their major, the resources to start a successful business.... Read More
A pair of alumni who also are former faculty have pledged $100,000 to Indiana State University to help students seeking hands-on learning experiences. The Jerry and Jan Cockrell Experiential Learning Endowment will give financial aid to students in the...... Read More
Hoosier children are doing a bit better than they were last year, according to a national ranking of child well-being from the Annie E Casey Foundation — rising from 28th overall to 24th in the country in the latest release. ... Read More
Indiana Wesleyan University and Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw are partnering to offer a program for students to attend both institutions seamlessly, the colleges announced Monday.... Read More
A new ranking released by the National Academy of Inventors shows Purdue University remains in the top 10 in the world for U.S. utility patents. The university is ranked No. 6 with 198 patents from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in 2023.... Read More
The new facility will have several classrooms, simulation labs and specialty labs — all equipped with new technology. ... Read More
The 241 schools that scored over 95% on the IREAD test were honored Friday morning at a celebration at the Statehouse.... Read More
University of Evansville Athletics is investing $1.2 million for a major renovation of its varsity and intramural fields. The current intramural fields along the Lloyd Expressway will be replaced by a turf field that can be used year-round.... Read More
