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April 24, 2020
Ball State Planetarium Computers Helping With Coronavirus Research
The computers are part of a network creating a "virtual supercomputer" that is currently helping the Baker Laboratory at the University of Washington map the structure of proteins in the novel coronavirus.
Read MoreApril 22, 2020
Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw Retires; Won 2 National Titles
Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw abruptly retired Wednesday after a Hall of Fame coaching career that includes two national championships in 33 seasons.
Read MoreApril 21, 2020
Student-Run Purdue Farm Raising Produce For Food Banks
The Purdue Student Farm usually sells its produce to Purdue food services, but the farm found itself without customers after on-campus classes were canceled and most students returned home amid the pandemic.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
If Colleges Cut Sports Programs, Could New Models Emerge?
The cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament cost schools $375 million and more losses are expected, especially if football season is disrupted in the fall.
Read MoreApril 17, 2020
Valparaiso U Lays Off 200, Cuts Pay Of Others Over Virus
The university furloughed 154 full-time employees and 46 part-time employees, it said in a news release. The layoffs began Thursday and are expected to last though July 31.
Read MoreApril 13, 2020
Trustees Give IU Their OK To Borrow Up To $1B Amid Pandemic
A university spokesman Chuck Carney says the university is in good fiscal shape, but the request offers peace of mind for the university to continue operations during difficult times.
Read MoreApril 7, 2020
Longtime Former Purdue President Steven Beering Dies
Former Purdue University President Dr. Steven C. Beering, who expanded and diversified the West Lafayette campus during his 18-year tenure, has died, the university announced. He was 87.
Read MoreApril 6, 2020
Purdue Announces Remote Courses For May, June; Cancels May Events
Purdue University announced Monday May and June graduate and undergraduate summer courses will be conducted remotely, and a decision about in-person July classes will be made by May 15.
Read MoreApril 3, 2020
Purdue Dropping Planned Raises -- For Now -- Amid Virus Crisis
A 3 percent merit pay pool was planned for July. But Purdue University President Mitch Daniels told trustees Thursday that he's dropping it while also limiting repairs and purchases and putting a freeze on new hires
Read MoreMarch 30, 2020
Applications Open For Student Member Of Higher Ed Panel
The student member will be a full voting member of the 14-member commission that coordinates the state's public postsecondary education system.
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