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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Thursday August 15, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Ball State University to Host 2024 Civic Learning Symposium: Education, Dialogue, & Deliberation in Our Democracy
MUNCIE, Indiana, Aug. 15 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: The Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State University will host the 2024 Civic Learning Symposium Sept. 27-28 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. This annual event is a forum for faculty, educators, and community members to convene, share insights, and explore innovative approaches to civics, education, and community engagement. The theme for this year's symposium, "Education, Dialogue,   more

CELL Receives Major Grant to Support Three Indiana High Schools as They Engage Underserved Students and Expand Career Pathways
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 15 -- The University of Indianapolis issued the following news release: The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis has been awarded $805,000 from the Don Wood Foundation, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to expand its successful Indiana Pathways to Careers and Postsecondary (P-CAP) high school model to serve three high schools in northeast Indiana: Angola High School, Madison-Grant Junior-Senior High School and Wabash H  more

Marian University Announces New Interim Dean, Department Chairs for the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 14 -- Marian University issued the following news: Indianapolis, Ind. Marian University has appointed Jeffrey D. Carvell, Ph.D., as the new Interim Dean for its E. S. Witchger School of Engineering. Dr. Carvell has been a professor at Marian University since 2014. In his new role, Dr. Carvell will direct strategic planning for the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering in partnership with the Marian University Board of Visitors, as well as oversee enrollment, curricul  more

Marian University Welcomes Record-Breaking First-Year Class
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 14 -- Marian University issued the following news: INDIANAPOLIS For the second consecutive year, Marian University's fall 2024-25 enrollment achieves historic totals with its largest-ever first-year class. This remarkable milestone includes welcoming over 1,200 new students seeking associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees enrolled in a campus-based or online programs. Marian University in Indianapolis campus expects 535 new first-time full-time students  more

Notre Dame's Eck Institute, partners to host pop-up health events for women and infants
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 14 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame's Eck Institute for Global Health will host two "Pop-Up Pregnancy & Family Village" events one this month and one next month as part of an effort to help improve maternal and family health in St. Joseph County, Indiana, and surrounding areas. The first of the two events will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 17 (Saturday) at the Kroc Center in South Bend, and the second from 1 to  more

Opening Meeting Kicks Off VU's 2024-25 'Year of Listening'
VINCENNES, Indiana, Aug. 15 -- Vincennes University issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2024: The 2024-25 academic year at Vincennes University brings a sense of excitement and opportunity as students, faculty, and staff embrace fresh beginnings. Opening Meeting serves as the official start of the new academic year. Faculty and staff gathered on Monday, Aug. 12, at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center and online for the annual kick-off event. VU has adopted an outstanding approach to the n  more

Purdue University Northwest to Offer Applied Artificial Intelligence Master's Degree
WESTVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 15 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will begin offering a new Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence degree program, with the first students expected to begin courses in spring 2025. PNW's master's degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) will prepare accepted graduate students with AI knowledge, hands-on experiences and advanced practical skills, including the design, development an  more