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SPEA to offer Master of Public Affairs degree

By Nona Tepper · Sunday, June 24,2012 7:01 p.m.

The IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs is launching a Master of Public Affairs degree through SPEA Connect, an online initiative between IU Bloomington and IU-Purdue University Indianapolis.

Alleged hazing factored into loss of Acacia's house, charter

By Nona Tepper · Sunday, June 24,2012 6:58 p.m.

IU and Acacia International have announced that Indiana Acacia fraternity’s charter has be revoked.

Sixteen current, former IU swimmers vying for spot on U.S. Olympic Team

By Alex McCarthy · Friday, June 22,2012 2:23 p.m.

Recent IU graduate Margaux Farrell has already punched her ticket to this summer’s Olympics, but she might not be the last Hoosier swimmer that makes it to London. Farrell will swim for the French team, but starting Monday, 16 current and former IU swimmers will attempt to make the United States team at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb.

Robel appointed IU provost

Friday, June 22,2012 2:06 p.m.

Lauren K. Robel has been appointed executive vice president and provost of IU, effective July 1.

Man-made wonder

By Patrick Guilfoyle · Friday, June 22,2012 1:52 p.m.

Frank Ocean releases one of the best tracks of the year.

Loukas falls short in three-meter synchro finals but still has chance to make U.S. Olympic Team

Friday, June 22,2012 12:47 p.m.

Former Hoosier diver Christina Loukas and partner Kassidy Cook narrowly missed qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics on Thursday, falling less than a half-point shy of wining the women’s synchronized three-meter springboard finals at the USA Diving Olympic Trials in Federal Way, Wash.

All 24 IU athletic teams exceed APR standard

By Alex McCarthy · Thursday, June 21,2012 7:49 p.m.

All 24 IU athletic teams exceeded the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate standard of 900 for 2010-2011, while seven IU programs received a perfect APR score of 1,000 for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Senior diver Cozad has chance to make U.S. Olympic team

Thursday, June 21,2012 1:56 p.m.

IU senior diver Amy Cozad is within striking distance of making the U.S. Olympic team heading into Sunday’s women’s platform final at the USA Diving Olympic Trials, held at the Weyerhauser Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Wash.

Current, former IU divers compete in US Trial finals

By Jordan Littman · Wednesday, June 20,2012 8:12 p.m.

Led by 2009 graduate Christina Loukas, who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, multiple Hoosiers have booked spots in the finals of their events at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Diving Trials, putting them one step closer to competing in London.

New rules on men's college basketball recruiting well-received around Indiana

By Jason Haddix · Wednesday, June 20,2012 8:09 p.m.

When clocks across the country turned to midnight and Thursday, June 14, became Friday, June 15, the phones of many male high school basketball players rang incessantly. The NCAA changed the way men’s college basketball coaches recruit when it lifted limits on phone contact from coaches to the student-athletes they are courting.

String quartet makes 10th appearance in Jacobs summer series

By Rachel Wisinski · Wednesday, June 20,2012 8:06 p.m.

As part of IU’s Summer Music Festival at the Jacobs School of Music, Jerzy Kaplanek, Jacob Braun, Christine Vlajk and Bell will perform for a Bloomington audience at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, in Auer Hall. The second part will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday in Auer Hall.

Purdue selects Gov. Daniels as 12th president

By Colleen Sikorski · Wednesday, June 20,2012 8:03 p.m.

Purdue University’s Board of Trustees selected current Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels as Purdue’s next president during a meeting Thursday, June 21.

Freebird: Falconer finds peace through wild hobby

By Jake Wright · Wednesday, June 20,2012 8 p.m.

Alan Pope is a falconer.

Boys and Girls Club, IU football engage in day of fun

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, June 20,2012 7:59 p.m.

For the fourth consecutive year, two bus loads of children from the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington paid a visit to Memorial Stadium for a day of games, fun and a little bit of football.

Hutton grant funds overseas study

By Nona Tepper · Wednesday, June 20,2012 7:54 p.m.

The Hutton Family Study Abroad Scholarship received a $500,000 gift from the Edward L. Hutton Foundation in early June, the largest gift to date that will benefit from a matching program at IU.

IU tuition costs below nation's

By Colleen Sikorski · Wednesday, June 20,2012 7:52 p.m.

The Department of Education released a new round of statistics from its College Affordability and Transparency Center, showing IU’s tuition increases are below the national average. For average net price — tuition and fees minus average student financial aid package — IU sits just above the national average.

Police apprehend man who shot 2 at swimming pool

Wednesday, June 20,2012 7:33 p.m.

Bloomington and Indianapolis police were searching for a shooting suspect Tuesday after a dip in an east-side pool was interrupted by a spray of shotgun pellets.

Indiana's economy continues steady, modest recovery, report finds

Wednesday, June 20,2012 7:32 p.m.

Indiana’s economy is on a steady but modest climb back to pre-recession levels, according to last month’s report from the Leading Index for Indiana, which monitors changes in the general direction of the Indiana economy. The LII monitors key industries that are important to Indiana in order to index the state’s economy to a numerical value.

Bloomington forms partnership with IU, Duke Energy, Hoosier Energy

Wednesday, June 20,2012 7:31 p.m.

In an effort to build skills in the local workforce, improve efficiency in local buildings and reduce the community’s environmental footprint while improving the bottom line for businesses, the City of Bloomington will form a partnership with IU, Duke Energy and Hoosier Energy to conduct a building efficiency forum.

Workshop prepares performers for stage

By Rachel Wisinski · Wednesday, June 20,2012 7:04 p.m.

On Wednesday, participants performed a series of scenes from various selected operas, including Don Giovanni and Falstaff, which will be put on by the Jacobs School this upcoming academic year.