After an exhaustive search, Purdue University has chosen Arvind Raman as the new John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering. He has been with the school for many years, most recently as the executive associate dean of engineering.
Vincennes University’s Project Achieving Success through Participation in Reaching Educational Excellence has added more schools to its federally funded grant program which assists financially needy students.
Ivy Tech Community College’s 2023-2025 strategic plan, called the Higher Education at the Speed of Life plan, has been approved by the board of trustees. The plan has four main goals, focusing on students, the workforce, internal operations, and teachers.
Courtney Brackett, a student at Indiana University Kokomo, shared her experiences in the Tomorrow’s Teachers program, and how it helped her decide exactly what career path to pursue.
Dr. Deanna Schmitt has been named one of the finalists for the Professor of the Year Award. West Liberty University’s professors have a long track record of being nominated for, and winning the award.
New York’s private Hilbert College has acquired for-profit Valley College in a new agreement. The schools will operate independently, under the banner of a new nonprofit entity called Franciscan Services.
A new culinary academy facility has opened up at Pierpont Community and Technical College. The facility offers new kitchen and classroom spaces, as well as other training facilities.
The West Virginia Treasurer's Office has partnered with the State Police to obtain recovered tools through the state’s unclaimed property law to donate nearly $10,000 in tools to Jackson County Schools and Roane-Jackson Technical Center.
Students graduating from New River Community and Technical College will now be given automatic admission to schools in the West Virginia University system to build their associate degrees into bachelor’s degrees.
The Workforce Initiative for Nurses program at BridgeValley Community and Technical Center will allow high school students to earn college credits that can be used toward a nursing degree.
