Campus News

General topics, such as enrollment growth.

July 23, 2012 |

The Indiana University East community today mourns the loss of Frederick A. Grohsmeyer, the university’s first director from 1971-1975. Previously, Grohsmeyer was the director of the Eastern Indiana Center of Earlham College 1969 to 1971. Grohsmeyer passed away July 21, 2012, at the age of 89. He was a resident of Richmond and lived at ...

July 19, 2012 |

The enrollment increase at Indiana University East has continued over the summer. The second summer session has increased 11.8 percent (888) in student headcount and 12.9 percent (3,711) in credit hours compared to this same time last year. The second summer session began July 1 and ends August 13. “The reduced tuition rates for courses ...

July 17, 2012 |

In the spirit of giving, the Becky Melton Scholarship has been established at Indiana University East by donors in honor of Melton’s selfless act to donate a kidney to Jerry Wilde, professor of education. Gifts to the scholarship have generated enough funds to endow the scholarship. To date, IU East has received $13,700 through direct ...

June 28, 2012 |

With east central Indiana under a heat advisory and hazardous weather outlook due to rising temperatures, residents are being encouraged to avoid the heat and take steps to keep themselves cool and hydrated. The National Weather Service says today’s high temperature could reach 103 degrees with the weekend forecast providing a slight break with temperatures ...

June 26, 2012 |

Indiana University East awarded six scholarships for the 2012 Summer Research Scholar Program. Undergraduate students receive $2,000 to conduct a research project under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Funding for the program is provided by the Indiana University Office of the Vice Provost for Research and is matched by funds from IU East. The ...

June 26, 2012 |

Indiana University East’s Run with the Wolves 5K Run/Walk is coming up soon. Registration is open for this year’s Run with the Wolves 5K on Saturday, July 21, at Indiana University East. Runners and walkers will enjoy the scenic IU East campus and use the Red Wolves’ cross country course located behind Hayes Hall. The ...

June 25, 2012 |

Edwina Helton, professor of English, and Jeffrey Jones, adjunct professor of public affairs, recently received approval by Apple for their books Posters of the New Deal and The New Deal in Photographs to be available on iPad and iTunes. The Posters of the New Deal book is a compilation of the Work Projects Administration (WPA) ...

June 21, 2012 |

Sixteen Richmond High School students will participate in the 2012 Student Training Entrepreneur Program with Unlimited Potential (S.T.E.P.U.P.), a four-week program in entrepreneurship going on now through July 7. S.T.E.P.U.P. meets every weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Innovation Center. Students participating in the program include Aaron Davis, Aubrey Rogers, Brett Lamb, ...

June 18, 2012 |

Indiana University East will offer two new degree programs at its off-campus sites in New Castle and Lawrenceburg. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration will be available to students at the Danielson Center in New Castle. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology will be offered at IU East Lawrenceburg located at Ivy Tech Community ...

June 18, 2012 |

Indiana University East Academy for Cultivating Talent is seeking applications for the 2012-2013 program which will focus on talented women who are poised to have greater influence in their organizations, institutions, or communities. The program will be limited to 30 participants. “Carry It Forward: Creating Networks and Pipelines for Women Leaders,” will focus on creating ...