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Generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will improve student retention through data analytics
March 31, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ will benefit from a $9.8 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the competitive Phase 3 of its initiative, Charting the Future of Indiana’s Colleges and Universities. The grant, which will be coordinated by the University of Indianapolis, will support an initiative to improve student retention through the use of data analytics at […]
Major Zollner Center project will create innovative new home for STEM programs
March 25, 2021
University investing $21.5 million in major project to expand and renovate Zollner Engineering Center to house new and existing programs in engineering, computer sciences, cybersecurity, life sciences and technology Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is undertaking a major expansion and renovation of the Zollner Engineering Center on its main campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The university will invest […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ approved as a Project Management Institute Authorized Training Partner
March 24, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s project management programs within its College of Business have been approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as part of its Authorized Training Partner program. The partner designation includes endorsement of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s project management coursework according to PMI’s stringent industry standards; access to exclusive PMI-developed course content and resources; and instructor training […]
Strong regional performance keeps Cyber Warriors moving toward nationals
March 22, 2021
The college cyber defense season is not over for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Cyber Warriors. Six weeks after winning its seventh straight and 14th overall Indiana Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s cyber defense team finished second to DePaul University at the Midwest Regional CCDC on March 19 and 20. The Cyber Warriors edged out third-place Southeast […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ to hold fall 2021 semester classes in person
March 18, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s main campus in Fort Wayne will hold classes entirely in person during the fall 2021 semester, while returning to its normal schedule from prior years. Classes in the university’s traditional undergraduate program will begin August 23. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s fall break will take place October 18 and 19, with Thanksgiving break scheduled for November […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Earns Gold Designation as a Military Friendly® School for 2021-22
March 15, 2021
The university has earned Military Friendly® status for the past 10 years Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has been designated a Military Friendly® School for 2021-22 by Viqtory, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities. Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s health information management degree program earns national accreditation
March 9, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (HIM) has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) through 2029. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s HIM degree program is offered entirely online. In an important recognition of the quality and comprehensiveness of its program, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ received notification on accreditation […]
Distinguished professor and university trustee Sherrill Hamman to serve as 2021 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ commencement speaker
February 23, 2021
Longtime Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ associate professor and board of trustees member Sherrill Hamman will be Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s commencement speaker during the university’s annual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. Professor Hamman is Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s longest-serving faculty member, having joined the university in 1976. She began her […]
New Location Affirms Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Commitment to NW Indiana
February 22, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has served the northwest Indiana region from its Munster location for more than 10 years. To better serve the growing needs of its students and corporate partners, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has relocated its northwest Indiana operations to a new site offering greater convenience and more educational amenities. Now conveniently located just off I-80 and […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Cyber Warriors win seventh straight state championship
February 18, 2021
The Cyber Warriors, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s cybersecurity team, won its seventh straight and 14th overall Indiana Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition title on Saturday, February 6. During this year’s competition, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ beat out tough competition from skilled collegiate teams across Indiana. The Cyber Warriors held off Vincennes University, Purdue University, Indiana University and Purdue Global to […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ names Dr. Ying Shang new dean of College of Engineering
February 9, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has named Dr. Ying Shang as its new dean of the College of Engineering and School of Computer Sciences. Dr. Shang will begin her service at the university on June 28, 2021. She succeeds David Aschliman, who is retiring as dean after an 18-year tenure at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Dr. Shang comes to Indiana […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ introduces new undergraduate certificate in supply chain management
February 8, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s College of Business recently introduced a new addition to its undergraduate certificate offerings: Supply Chain Management. In today’s fast-paced global economy, effective management of the entire supply chain—including procurement, logistics and distribution—has never been more important. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Supply Chain Management Undergraduate Certificate program is made up of six classes (18 credit hours) […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ earns national recognition for its quality online business programs
February 4, 2021
U.S. News & World Report, one of the nation’s most trusted and respected assessors of higher education, recently rated Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ among the nation’s top schools in its Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs ranking. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ was named a top 100 program, ranking 65th in the country in this year’s survey. “Delivering quality online […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and Ivy Tech partner on guaranteed admission program
December 17, 2020
New agreement simplifies transfer process for Ivy Tech graduates Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and Ivy Tech Community College have partnered on a new guaranteed admission program that makes it easier for Ivy Tech graduates to transfer to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. The new agreement enables Ivy Tech grads to transfer to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s main campus in Fort Wayne, as […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ expands senior leadership team
December 9, 2020
Addition of diversity and inclusion, information technology expertise reflects strategic importance to university Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has added two new members to its President’s Cabinet, promoting two current senior staff members to key leadership roles at the university. Lisa D. Givan joins the cabinet team as Vice President for Institutional Diversity, Equity and Belonging, and Chief […]
SHRM continues its endorsement of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s HR programÂ
November 23, 2020
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) announced it is continuing its endorsement of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s human resources curriculum through December 2025. SHRM is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing more than 300,000 members in 165 countries, and is considered the industry leader in HR professional development. Its endorsement comes after a thorough review […]
Spectators not allowed at Warrior athletic events until further notice
November 17, 2020
In response to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s recent executive order regarding restrictions on social gatherings during the pandemic, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Department of Athletics has modified its spectator policy. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ will not be allowing any spectators to any home athletic contests until further notice. We will be restricted to 50 people at home events, which […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ rolls out two new business administration concentrations
November 9, 2020
This fall, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s College of Business introduced two new concentrations within its Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program: Construction Management and InsurTech. Both programs include the business administration core curriculum, which provides a solid foundation from which students can customize their degree experience based on their career interest. The Bachelor of Science […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ releases spring 2021 semester schedule
October 8, 2020
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has announced its spring 2021 semester schedule for traditional undergraduate programs on its main campus in Fort Wayne. As with the fall 2020 semester, the schedule has been arranged to ensure the university is able to start and complete in-person classes successfully, while minimizing the impact of COVID-19 on the community. The schedule […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ receives $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
September 24, 2020
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of the philanthropic foundation’s Charting the Future of Indiana’s Colleges and Universities initiative. The grant will support Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s creation of new academic programs in a variety of engineering technology fields and in supply chain management. These programs are designed to […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ named a 2020 Great College to Work For
September 22, 2020
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, released in the Sept. 18 special section of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 221 colleges and universities nationwide. In all, […]
Professors Dusseau and Lombardo honored for outstanding performance
August 31, 2020
Dr. Steve Dusseau, professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering, and Dominic Lombardo, associate professor and director of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Center for Criminal Justice, were recognized in August for their excellence in teaching, student advising and classroom innovation. Dr. Dusseau earned the 2020 Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award from SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers). This award, established […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ partners with state for Indiana’s Workforce Ready Grant
August 19, 2020
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is now an approved education provider for Indiana’s Workforce Ready Grant, which is part of the state’s Next Level Jobs program. The initiative provides state residents with free training in high-paying, in-demand industries like manufacturing, construction, health sciences, business, information technology  and more. Qualifying students can have the entire cost of an undergraduate […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Cancels 2020 Commencement Ceremonies
August 12, 2020
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has cancelled its 2020 commencement ceremonies, which had been rescheduled from May 9, 2020 to October 3, 2020. The university made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s commencement ceremony in consultation with state and local health department guidance and restrictions on large gatherings related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. All 2020 Indiana […]
Six earn prestigious full-tuition scholarships from Indiana Tech
July 23, 2020
Six students have earned full-tuition scholarships to attend Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ this fall. Four were awarded the university’s elite Presidential Scholarship while the other two earned the H. Robert and Lois Gill Scholarship. The award winners were announced during a special signing ceremony in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Abbott Center on June 10. Our Presidential Scholars include: Jessica […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s statement on diversity, inclusion and justice
June 17, 2020
Dear Fellow Warriors: As the leadership team at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and as daughters, sons, wives, husbands, mothers, and fathers, we humbly call out their names: George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile, Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin, Atatiana Jefferson and the list goes on. These senseless killings sparked an outrage in the public and the […]
Crime analysis concentration earns national recognition
June 16, 2020
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice concentrating in crime analysis was recognized by CrimeSceneInvestigatorEDU.org as a Top Pick for the Best Associate and Bachelor’s Programs in CSI and Forensic Science. In CrimeSceneInvestigatorEDU.org’s summary of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s program, it wrote: “The curriculum here blends criminological theory and experience with highly technical analytical techniques that […]
Journalism students’ stories provide different perspectives of the Warrior Nation
May 27, 2020
As part of their year-ending final projects for professor Alicia Wireman’s COMM 2450-Writing for Journalism course, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ journalism students—Danielle Blagojevic, a senior from North Ridgeville, Ohio; Sydney Caballero, a senior from San Fernando, California; and Nicholas Furnish, a junior from Fort Wayne, Indiana—have written stories about various aspects of life at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. If […]
Scott Hicks is selected as Warriors’ first women’s hockey coach
May 27, 2020
Scott Hicks has been tabbed to lead the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ women’s ice hockey program, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Department of Athletics announced Tuesday. Hicks will officially begin his duties as head coach on July 1. The team will be recruiting student-athletes during the 2020-21 academic year and begin competing in the 2021-22 season. “We are pleased […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ to open fall 2020 semester on schedule
May 20, 2020
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ will open for in-person classes on schedule for the upcoming fall semester at its main campus in Fort Wayne and its regional locations around Indiana and Kentucky. Classes for the 2020-21 traditional undergraduate academic year at the university’s main campus begin Aug. 17. Classes for the university’s College of Professional Studies program, both […]
Corso named Intern of the Year during Tech’s RISE Awards ceremony
May 18, 2020
On Thursday, May 14, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Career Center held its annual RISE (Recognizing Interns, Students and Employers for Outstanding Work) Awards ceremony online. Intern of the Year: Leonardo Corso, Vera Bradley Student Employee of the Year: Cecilia Heck, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Human Resources Faculty Members of the Year: Dominic Lombardo and Kim Spielman Employer of the […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ recognized as a Military Friendly® university
May 16, 2020
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has been designated a Military Friendly® School for 2020-21 by Viqtory, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities. Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefit for the military community. This […]
Celebrate our graduates online, Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m.
May 12, 2020
On Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m. (ET), Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ will host an online livestream to celebrate the accomplishments of the university’s students and 2020 graduates. UNITY 2020: Celebrating Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Graduates will be streamed on the university’s main Facebook page (@indianatech) and YouTube channel (IndianaTechFW). Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s full in-person commencement ceremony has been rescheduled […]
The show goes on(line) for two College of Arts and Sciences projects
April 29, 2020
Despite the disruption the COVID-19 outbreak created within the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ community, two courses within our College of Arts and Sciences have determined the show must go on. Online, that is. When the spring semester began, students from Dr. Cortney Robbins’ HUM 3390-Women in Literature class and Carrie Rodesiler’s ENG 2322-Research Writing class began work […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ launches application for students to request federal relief funds
April 22, 2020
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has established an online application form for current students to request federal CARES Act funding for financial hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic. Current Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ traditional undergraduate and College of Professional Studies (CPS) on-ground students who were enrolled at the university as of March 13, 2020, are eligible to request funding. CPS […]
State of Indiana extends FAFSA deadline past April 15
April 20, 2020
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has extended the filing deadline for the 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beyond the state’s original April 15 deadline. The commission is extending the deadline to ensure as many Hoosiers as possible can access financial aid in the coming academic year in the midst of challenges […]
Women’s ice hockey to begin play in 2021-22 season
April 7, 2020
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is adding women’s ice hockey to the arsenal of sports within the Department of Athletics, Director of Athletics Debbie Warren announced Tuesday. The university will conduct a search for a head coach this spring and begin competition in the 2021-22 academic year. “We are excited to add this emerging sport for women and […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ makes ACT and SAT test scores optional for applicants
March 31, 2020
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has moved to a test-optional admissions process for its traditional undergraduate applicants, effective immediately for all students applying for admission in the fall of 2020 and beyond. Students will no longer be required to submit SAT or ACT test scores as part of their applications to the university. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ originally planned to […]
Jessie Biggs tabbed as Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ director of athletics
February 25, 2020
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Jessie Biggs has been selected as Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s next director of athletics, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Daniel J. Stoker and President Dr. Karl W. Einolf announced. Biggs will retain her role as head women’s basketball coach and succeed Debbie Warren, who announced her retirement following a 40-year career in […]
Dr. Maurice Stinnett to be Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s 2020 commencement speaker
February 17, 2020
Dr. Maurice A. Stinnett will be Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s commencement speaker during the university’s annual commencement celebration on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. Dr. Stinnett is an experienced leader and expert in the areas of diversity, inclusion, and equity across nonprofit, education and corporate sectors. He recently served […]