Stories tagged with "colleges and universities"

Purdue will limit smoking on campus by indystar

Lighting up will be allowed only in designated areas beginning July 1, 2010 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Finding a spot to light up at Purdue University won’t be too easy... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Purdue international enrollment growing by indystar

Purdue University has the second-largest number of international students among public schools in the United States, according to the Institute of International Education. The Open... – Nov 17, 2009 at 8:47 AM in Education

Five questions for Marion County voters by indystar

All Marion County voters On Nov. 3, all 590 Marion County precincts will be open to ask voters “yes” or “no” on this three-part question: “Shall the... – Nov 02, 2009 at 10:39 PM in Politics & Government

Step 1: getting to college; Step 2: finishing college by indystar

The facts are clear. Hoosiers need higher education to secure their place in today’s high-skill, high-wage work force. Indiana needs more educated workers if our state is... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

38 Indiana colleges waiving application fees by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana high school seniors who apply for admission this week to 38 colleges and universities in the state won’t have to pay admission application fees. The Indiana... – Oct 13, 2009 at 7:08 AM in Education

Parade's performances heat up a chilly day for thousands of fans by Tania E. Lopez

Thousands of people in Downtown Indianapolis were treated Saturday to a parade, street fair, battle of the bands and college football game during the annual Circle City Classic.... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Communities

Purdue considers smoke-free campus by indystar

Days when Purdue University students or staff could step outside a lecture hall, dormitory or other campus building to light up could soon be over. Purdue University is considering... – Oct 02, 2009 at 2:28 PM in Education

Early voting starts Monday in Marion Co. by indystar

Most Indiana residents will not vote on the usual Election Day, the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. This year, that’s Nov. 3, the day Marion County voters... – Oct 02, 2009 at 11:54 AM in Marion County

Circle City Classic 'a lot more than a football game' by Jeff Rabjohns

Robert Mathis remembers the passion that surfaced every time his Alabama A&M team played Alabama State in football. It was The Game for both, played on a neutral field in... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:52 AM in Sports

College recruitment fair part of Circle City Classic weekend by Melanie Hayes

Recruiters get to talk to students, who are looking for information James Smith travels from California to the Caribbean to recruit students to his Virginia university, but he... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:50 AM in Communities

Thousands are expected to get info or scholarships by Will Higgins

Football weekend furthers higher ed The football game, parade and battle of the bands get most of the attention during the annual Circle City Classic, but the weekend’s chief... – Oct 01, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Marion County

Q&A with Marc Williams by indystar

Marc Williams, 40, is full of enthusiasm for the new life he’s creating in Indianapolis. The former global brand director for Champs Sports took over the reins of Circle City... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Look beyond sticker when choosing college by indystar

Many families making college decisions are under particular stress as they read stories about the increasing price of higher education. Yet now, the increasingly competitive global... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Grants to aid student veterans' groups by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Student veterans’ groups across Indiana will get a boost from new grants awarded by the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue... – Sep 21, 2009 at 8:00 AM in Education

Daniels releases itinerary for China, Japan trip by indystar

Several Indiana mayors and university and business leaders will join Gov. Mitch Daniels on a trip to China and Japan next month, and the itinerary includes a meeting with... – Aug 31, 2009 at 11:44 AM in Business

State government keeps $1.3B surplus intact by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana state government relied on spending cuts and federal stimulus money to make financial ends meet over the past year. State Auditor Tim Berry announced Friday... – Jul 17, 2009 at 3:33 PM in Politics & Government

State colleges raise tuition, lawmakers raise fuss by indystar

Hikes at IU, Ivy Tech leave budget panel member ‘offended’ Indiana University and Ivy Tech Community College raised tuition Thursday, drawing ire from two lawmakers who... – Jul 17, 2009 at 1:56 AM in Education

Universities hold tuition hike hearings by indystar

Indiana’s higher education commissioner is urging college students and their parents to attend public meetings about next year’s tuition rates. Colleges and... – Jul 13, 2009 at 8:19 AM in Education

Despite budget successes, education takes a hit by indystar

Now that the dust has started to settle from the Indiana General Assembly’s special session, people are starting to understand the reality of the new biennial state budget... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Tuition likely to go up at Ind. campuses by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Students at Indiana’s two largest college systems may soon know how much they have to pay for tuition next year, and it looks like they’ll be... – Jul 06, 2009 at 8:38 PM in News