Ivy Tech Eases Transcription Policy
Ivy Tech Community College has implemented a new policy that will make student transcripts available to the student even if they still owe money to the school. ... Read More
Education
Early Learning Indiana Awards Childcare Grants
Early Learning Indiana has awarded $1.7 million in Closing the Gap grants to 18 organizations to help address childcare access issues. The Indianapolis-based nonprofit says the funding will support statewide efforts to increase capacity and quality, and ensure affordability and choice for families.... Read More
Vincennes University Extends President’s Contract
Vincennes University has extended the contract for President Dr. Chuck Johnson through 2024. Board of Trustees Chair John Stachura and others praised Johnson for his “superb leadership and contributions to fulfilling the University’s mission.”... Read More
AP Source: Notre Dame Set to Promote Freeman
Notre Dame is working on a deal to promote defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman to head coach to replace Brian Kelly, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.... Read More
Ivy Tech Receives Gift from Trans-Care Ambulance
A gift from Trans-Care Ambulance will allow Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute to complete phase two of its campus renovation. ... Read More
Indiana Makes Best College Towns and Cities List
Personal finance website WalletHub has examined the top 415 U.S. cities that have a university or college with at least 7,500 students. Six Indiana communities made the list, including one in the top ten.... Read More
It’s Official: Kelly Heading to LSU
The University of Notre Dame now on the hunt for a new head football coach. Brian Kelly, who has led the Fighting Irish for 12 seasons, is leaving to become the new head coach at LSU.... Read More
Grant Helps Daleville Students Learn About Growing Fruits & Veggies
Kindergartners at Daleville Community Schools are sowing the fruits - and vegetables - of their labor through a hands-on teaching them valuable lessons about growing and eating healthy food. The district is using a $50,000 farm-to-school grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to teach... Read More
Indiana Schools Ranked Among ‘Best Global Universities’
Five higher education institutions in Indiana are included in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Global Universities” ranking. Schools were ranked based on 13 indicators that measure academic research performance as well as global and regional reputations.... Read More
VU Forms Transfer Agreement With Chinese College
Vincennes University is partnering with Yancheng Polytechnic College in China to offer a new transfer option for students. Through the agreement, Yancheng Polytechnic College graduates can transfer to VU and earn a Bachelor of Science in Technology.... Read More
Hoosier Schools Included in Princeton Review ‘Top 50’ List
Two Hoosier universities are included on the “Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2022” list from The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. The ranking is based on institutional survey data, including academic offerings, experiential learning opportunities, and career outcomes.... Read More
Department of Education Awards PRIME Grants
The Indiana Department of Education has awarded 22 schools around the state with grants to support the launch of the Indiana Postsecondary Ready Investigative Mathematics Experience math transitions course. The IDOE says the funding will support students as they develop and retain math skills needed for after high school.... Read More
Earlham College Adding Majors
Earlham College students will have new options as the college expands offerings. The college says it is adding new majors in business and accounting, as well as four new computer science concentrations beginning in the fall of 2022.... Read More
Valpo Launches Commercial Land Development Effort
Valparaiso-based AVRO Development LLC, a real estate holding company founded by Valparaiso University’s board of directors, says it intends to develop 130 acres of land adjacent to the university campus. ... Read More
IPS to Share Referendum Funds with Charter Schools
Indianapolis Public Schools approved a plan Thursday to share an estimated $27.5 million of referendum funds with its network of independent charter schools over the next few years. The vote by the school board comes amid growing pressure from families, school leaders and advocates for the property-tax funds to directly benefit students enrolled in innovation charter schools.... Read More
IU, NSA Crane Renew Partnership
Indiana University has renewed its longstanding educational partnership with Naval Support Activity Crane. ... Read More
Muncie Schools Benefitting From City Connects Program
Muncie Community Schools is one of several districts in Indiana and Ohio taking part in City Connects in partnership with Marian University in Indianapolis. The program, originally established 20 years ago at Boston College, identifies students who struggle outside of the classroom and connects them with... Read More
Notre Dame Alum Gives $50M for Financial Aid
A 1963 alumnus of the University of Notre Dame has given the school $50 million in what the university calls the largest gift of its kind in school history.... Read More
Higher Ed Commissioner Lubbers to Step Down
Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers says she plans to leave her post next March, following the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session. She has served in the role for more than 12 years and is currently the longest-serving higher education executive officer in the country. Lubbers was chosen by the 14-member commission in […]... Read More
Study: Dam Removal Poses Low Contamination Risk
A study conducted by researchers at Earlham College suggests the removal of the Weir Dam in Richmond "should not release significant contamination" into the Whitewater River. The researchers sought to determine if there were...... Read More