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Indiana Business Schools Receive Top Honors
(UNDATED) - Big honors for three Indiana business schools - from U.S. News and World Report.
IU Law Ranked #14 By Vault
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Indiana University School of Law has gotten another boost in reputation.
Purdue Agriculture Dean Picked As New Provost
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Purdue agriculture dean William “Randy” Woodson has been picked as the university’s new provost.
Notre Dame To Open Nanoelectronics Research Center
(SOUTH BEND) - A $61-million dollar nanoelectronics research center will be placed on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
18 Schools Face Major Restructuring
(INDIANAPOLIS) - 18 Indiana schools must undergo major restructuring after missing federal improvement standards for more than five years in a row.
Teacher Susended, Not Allowed To Retire
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Until two weeks ago, it looked like embattled Perry Meridian High School English teacher Connie Heerman would be allowed by the Perry Township School Board to resign and retire. But the school board took the proposal off the table last month.
Schools Share $2.4-Million For Math And Science
(UNDATED) - Sixteen Indiana school corporations will share $2.4-million dollars in federal funds to help increase student achievement in math and science through partnerships with state colleges and universities.
Students Compete In Central Indiana Science Fair
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Clutching their carefully crafted cardboard displays, hundreds of students accompanied by at least one parent filed into the 4H complex at the indiana State Fairgrounds for the annual Central Indiana Science Fair.
IPS Schools Celebrate $240,000 Music Grant
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Eight Indianapolis public schools are getting music programs. That’s thanks to a grant from the “VH1 Save The Music” Foundation, which strives to keep arts and music in public schools.
Two 8th Graders Selected For State Geography Bee
(VINCENNES) - Two Knox County eighth-graders have succeeded in being named in the top one percent of students in Indiana in geography and will go on to compete at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis on April 4 as state finalists in the geography bee.
Teacher Refuses To Teach Racially-Themed Book In Classroom
(INDIANAPOLIS) - School officials have shelved a proposed settlement with a teacher who could lose her job for disobeying orders not to use a racially-themed book in her classroom.
Purdue Refineries Get The Baghdad Treatment
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Machines designed by Purdue University scientists and defense contractors will soon be shipped to Iraq to turn trash discarded by American troops into electricity.
"Project: Search" Provides Opportunties For Disabled Students
(INDIANAPOLIS) - FSSA Secretary Mitch Roob was on-hand Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new job services program.
Purdue Facility To Improve NASA Rocket Engines
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Purdue University researchers are developing technology in a new facility that will improve the cooling efficiency for NASA rockets.
Students Campaign To Increase Internet Safety
(UNDATED) - A statewide campaign is underway to increase internet safety for students and families.
Teachers Unhappy With Contract Negotiations
(MARION) - The Marion Teachers Association is unhappy with an offer made by the school board’s attorney in recent contract talks.
Purdue President Reveals Plans For State Collaborations
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Purdue University President France Cordova is detailing her plans for the institution’s relationship with the state.
Howard County Administrator To Take Over Perry Township Schools
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The superintendent of Howard County’s largest school district will become the new superintendent of Perry Township Schools effective this summer.
National Archery Program Visits Kokomo
(KOKOMO) - The Johanning Civic Center in Kokomo this week hosts Indiana’s second annual National Archery in the Schools program.
Hoosier Teachers Lobby At Statehouse
(STATEHOUSE) - Hundreds of teachers, wearing red “A Child Is More Than A Test Score” t-shirts, are lobbying lawmakers about property tax reform.
"St. Elsewhere" Star Is Living Green
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Actor Ed Begley Jr. is living green, and has a TV show to prove it.
State To Honor Best Math And Science Students
(UNDATED) - A new state award will honor Indiana’s best high school math student and best science student.
Fighting Irish To Honor Martin Sheen
(SOUTH BEND) - Actor Martin Sheen will be honored with an award during the University of Notre Dame’s May 18th commencement.
Purdue To Require Written Essay During Application
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - High school students applying for admission to Purdue are being asked to write an essay.
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