Education

Indiana Wesleyan University is launching a new program to help address the current teacher shortage in elementary education through its online platform, IWU-National & Global.... Read More

Manchester University has launched an esports management minor. The university says the program will allow students to study the roles of esports coaches and managers at the youth, amateur, university and professional levels.... Read More

After hearing about two hours of public testimony, the Indianapolis Public Schools board on Thursday unanimously approved the Rebuilding Stronger plan, which will bring about major changes for dozens of schools throughout the state's largest school district.... Read More

Strada Education Network is awarding $4 million to 11 community colleges throughout the country, including Ivy Tech Community College. The nonprofit says the grants aim to support "innovative collaborations" between the colleges and employers in their region.... Read More

Vincennes University is partnering with New Jersey-based AmeriCrew to train military veterans for infrastructure careers. AmeriCrew is developing the National Infrastructure Technician Academy at VU's campus in Vincennes and other sites statewide.... Read More

Trine University has received another significant contribution towards Trine University Fort Wayne, the 110,000-square-foot facility that will house programs in its College of Health Professions.... Read More

One of the most popular charter schools in Indianapolis was denied a request to open a new Marion County location during a boisterous public hearing that went on for hours. Purdue Polytechnic sought authorization to replicate its model in Pike Township.... Read More

Indiana State University is set to receive $100,000 from Indianapolis-based Republic Airways to support student scholarships and the university's Be So Bold fundraising campaign.... Read More

Purdue University President Mitch Daniels will step down from the post in December, but he will not be stepping away from his role with the Purdue Research Foundation. Daniels will remain as PRF chair in an unpaid, voluntary capacity. ... Read More

Manchester University is again waiving the enrollment deposit for incoming undergraduate students. The school made the same move during the pandemic to ease financial concerns of families. ... Read More

The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.5 million collaborative research grant to a group of higher education institutions, including the University of Southern Indiana. The funding will support a project to enhance undergraduate teacher preparation with a focus on data science and statistics.... Read More

Goshen College has received a $185,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to further develop the Equipping Scholars for Globally Engaged Learning project, an effort to provide additional support for faculty leading its Study-Service Term courses.... Read More

A new report from the Indianapolis-based Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation shows widening racial disparities in education in Marion County. CEO Claire Fiddian-Green says the report also includes 10 recommendations to help close the gap.... Read More

Indiana’s higher education officials on Thursday approved recommendations for a new approach to funding higher education that is based on school-specific goals, rather than blanket recommendations.... Read More

The Indiana Department of Education has named 20 new Purple Star schools. The designation, which is valid for three years, is awarded to schools for their commitment to current and retired military service members.... Read More

Youth Link Southern Indiana will open the doors to its new Jeffersonville location on Friday. The youth education organization says it invested $650,000 to renovate the leased space, which offers nearly double the square footage of its previous location.... Read More

Purdue University has rehired one of its former key leaders to coordinate the school’s expansion in Indianapolis following an August decision to split IUPUI into separate Indiana University and Purdue operations.... Read More

Carmel-based Sprouts Cooking School is opening the doors to its second central Indiana location today. Representatives from the school are marking the occasion with a ribbon cutting and open house at the Zionsville facility.... Read More

A Purdue University-affiliated startup has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer grant to develop game-based interventions it says can help identify stress and anxiety in real time.... Read More

The University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne is developing a campus mater plan that includes a new, centralized student center with a lake view. The USF Board of Trustees has approved the trajectory of the plan, which includes short-term and long-term goals.... Read More