Articles tagged as: Higher Education
August 8, 2023
Tool launched to help Indiana high schoolers keep track of college credits
Indiana College Core is a part of the Commission’s goal of increasing the college-going rate and college completion.
Read MoreJune 29, 2023
Indiana colleges, lawmakers respond to Supreme Court’s overturn of affirmative action in admissions
The state Senate minority leader called the decision an “erosion of progress in educational equality and racial justice.”
Read MoreMay 10, 2023
Incoming UIndy President talks student recruitment, workforce development
WFYI’s Sydney Dauphinais spoke with Dr. Singh about the changing landscape of higher education, and the increased importance of workforce development for UIndy.
Read MoreApril 19, 2023
Ivy Tech and Eli Lilly launch biopharmaceutical manufacturing scholarship program
The ‘Lilly Scholars @ Ivy Tech' program will build on Ivy Tech’s existing biopharmaceutical manufacturing certification program. Eli Lilly will fund the $15 million project for the next five years.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2022
Free Ivy Tech Tuition: State of Indiana Employees Can Enroll in 'Achieve Your Degree' Program
The State of Indiana has joined more than a dozen employers across the state including Circle K gas stations and Amazon, in providing free tuition for full-time employees under the Ivy tech Achieve Your Degree program.
Read MoreJune 28, 2022
Make more money, faster: Indiana banks on the appeal of a one-year college certificate
For hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers, one year of college could come at no cost, though few seem to know that.
Read MoreJune 9, 2022
Phillip Terry begins new role as interim president of the University of Indianapolis in July
The search is ongoing for a new president of the University of Indianapolis. The board of trustees recently appointed Phillip Terry as interim president until a new leader is selected to replace Dr. Robert Manuel. WFYI’s Taylor Bennett spoke with Phillip Terry about his upcoming leadership role at the University of Indianapolis, which is set to begin in July.
Read MoreApril 1, 2022
Free summer program returns in person to prepare Indiana Latino students for college
A free program to support Indiana Latino students planning on going to college is returning in person this summer. Project Stepping Stone is a week-long summer program for students entering their senior year.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2022
Chris Lowery chosen to lead Indiana Commission for Higher Education
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education unanimously voted Thursday to name Chris Lowery the new agency head.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2022
Lubbers delivers final address, outlines need for further changes in higher education
Indiana's Commissioner for Higher Education gave her final annual address Tuesday, touting the states successes, as well as the need for more affordable, accessible and valuable education for students.
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