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ĢƵ launches online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
December 7, 2017
ĢƵ has launched an online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree program, designed to prepare students for careers and leadership within the rapidly expanding information security field. The new online program brings ĢƵ’s existing, cutting-edge cybersecurity degree program, offered on-site at its main Fort Wayne campus, to a much wider array of new […]
Community service projects to mark inauguration of President Einolf
November 7, 2017
ĢƵ will mark the occasion of its official inauguration of Dr. Karl W. Einolf as the university’s ninth president with a week of community service and campus events starting Monday, Nov. 27. Dr. Einolf, who began his tenure at ĢƵ on July 1, will be officially inaugurated on Saturday, Dec. 2. ĢƵ […]
ĢƵ and Higher Learning Commission seek public comments
November 3, 2017
Indiana Institute of Technology, d.b.a ĢƵ, is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. ĢƵ will host a visit January 22-23, 2018, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission. ĢƵ has been accredited by the HLC since 1962. The […]
“Rollout Tour” to introduce President Einolf to alumni, friends of Tech
October 31, 2017
Alumni and friends of ĢƵ: our new university president, Dr. Karl W. Einolf, is coming to the Indianapolis area Wednesday, Nov. 8. Dr. and Mrs. Einolf will be at the Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel, Indiana 46032, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., on the first stop of his 2017-18 Presidential Rollout Tour. During this […]
Forty-four inducted into ĢƵ’s Alpha Chi chapter
October 27, 2017
On Friday, Oct. 20, ĢƵ inducted 44 students into its chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society. Alpha Chi is a coeducational academic honor society. Since 1922 its purpose has been to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and to honor those who achieve such distinction. Its membership is […]
ĢƵ enters option-to-purchase agreement for Donald Ross Golf Course
October 25, 2017
ĢƵ has entered into an option-to-purchase agreement with Sycamore, Inc. for the Donald Ross Golf Course at 7120 South Calhoun Street in Fort Wayne. The university is currently performing due diligence on the property to assess its full potential for use as the home of new ĢƵ athletic facilities, including a new softball […]
The Leadership Month presentation of Sleuths with Green Eyeshades begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, instead of 7 p.m.
October 23, 2017
STARTS AT 6 P.M., NOT 7 P.M. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. Sleuths with Green Eyeshades Talwar Leadership Center (Room 234) Snyder Academic Center L. Christopher Knight, a forensic accountant with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will discuss the profession of forensic accounting, the types of services forensic accountants perform and the organizations that employ […]
Community invited to four free Leadership Week events at Fort Wayne campus
September 26, 2017
October is Leadership Month at ĢƵ – an initiative presented by the College of Business and dedicated to engaging students in leadership activities that will help them build lifelong leadership skills. During the month, we are hosting four free events on the Fort Wayne campus that everyone can benefit from. Take a look at […]
Engineering professor Michael Biers earns regional teaching honor
September 18, 2017
ĢƵ is pleased to announce that adjunct professor, Michael Biers, has been named Questa Education Foundation Teacher of the Year by Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly. Biers was honored on Sept. 16 when the publication released its 2017 Education Award winners. The awards recognize outstanding teachers in northeast Indiana who engage and inspire their […]
Community is invited to campus for four free performances
September 13, 2017
ĢƵ, with the support of the Auer Foundation, is presenting four free upcoming performances that are open to the public. The performances will be held in the Multi-Flex Theater of the university’s Snyder Academic Center at 1600 E. Washington Blvd. Auer funding is making possible the three-event Lunch Box Music Series and the Explore […]
Graphicanos, now in the D’Agostino Art Gallery
September 13, 2017
“Graphicanos: Contemporary Latino Prints from the Serie Project” is now on display in ĢƵ’s Franco D’Agostino Art Gallery. This exhibit will be on display until early-November. This visually intense exhibition presents an array of contemporary fine art prints by Latino artists who have created their work in collaboration with artist Sam Coronado’s Serie Project […]
ĢƵ enrollments rise above 10,000 for first time
September 6, 2017
Student enrollments have risen once again at ĢƵ, with a total enrollment of 10,282 for 2017-18. This marks the first time ĢƵ’s enrollments have topped 10,000 and is a 2.5 percent increase from 2016-17. Enrollment growth has occurred across the university’s programs, including the traditional undergraduate program on the university’s main Fort Wayne […]
ĢƵ selects its first varsity eSports coach
August 30, 2017
ĢƵ has selected Geoffrey Wright to lead its eSports program. Wright is a 2016 graduate of Georgia Southern University of Statesboro, Georgia, and a veteran of organized gaming. During his junior year at GSU, Wright joined the Southern Collegiate Gaming Association and started competing at the collegiate level. He also served as president of […]
Rachel Pease is ĢƵ’s new vice president for Institutional Advancement
August 24, 2017
Rachel Pease joined ĢƵ as vice president for Institutional Advancement on Monday, Aug. 21. She takes over for Brian Engelhart, whose previous role as vice president for University Relations oversaw Tech’s development and marketing communications efforts. Engelhart remains at ĢƵ in the new role of vice president for Marketing and Communications. Pease comes […]
Indy campus to host criminal justice open house
August 20, 2017
If you are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice or pre-law, or learning more about the career-focused degree options offered by ĢƵ, join us for a free open house on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 5-7 p.m., at our Indianapolis location, 3500 DePauw Blvd., Pyramid 3010. This free event is being hosted by […]
ĢƵ recognized for its efforts in waste reduction
August 18, 2017
ĢƵ was recognized by the Allen County Solid Waste Management District with an Excellence in Recycling Award, which was presented at the organization’s annual awards luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 17. ĢƵ won the 3R Award in the Nonprofit Category for implementing new initiatives in dining halls to reduce waste caused by disposables; collecting […]
ĢƵ partners with Lafayette, Indiana-based Wabash National Corporation
July 22, 2017
On July 18, 2017, ĢƵ joined into a corporate partnership with the Lafayette, Indiana-based Wabash National Corporation that will help its employees pursue their educational goals. More information can be found about the partnership in the text from Wabash National’s media release below. ĢƵ salutes Wabash National for the emphasis it places on […]
Women’s golf team ties for NAIA Scholar Team of the Year
July 18, 2017
Not only are ĢƵ athletic teams getting after it on the field of play, they are excelling in the classroom, as well. Congratulations to the women’s golf team, who tied Arizona Christian’s women’s cross country team and Midland’s (Neb.) women’s volleyball team for NAIA Scholar Team of the Year. Each team boasted a NAIA-best […]
ĢƵ president Dr. Arthur Snyder receives Sagamore of the Wabash
June 23, 2017
Retiring ĢƵ President Dr. Arthur Snyder was presented with a Sagamore of the Wabash honor on Friday, June 23rd, in a surprise presentation at the Andorfer Commons building of the ĢƵ main campus. The chair of ĢƵ’s Board of Trustees, Janet Chrzan, presented Dr. Snyder with the award on behalf of Indiana […]
ĢƵ’s College of Business receives accreditation from IACBE
May 19, 2017
ĢƵ’s College of Business learned last week it has earned accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). It is the first time ĢƵ’s College of Business has earned this distinction from the IACBE. “Receiving this honor is very gratifying for our university,” said ĢƵ Vice President for Academic Affairs […]
ĢƵ Withdraws Memorial Park Proposal
May 9, 2017
ĢƵ is withdrawing its proposal to partner with the City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation on new facilities in Memorial Park, the university announced today. Under the development plan, ĢƵ would have invested an estimated $6.4 million in Memorial Park, including the construction of a new track & field […]
Beautiful and Obsolete: Obituaries for the Machine Age
May 5, 2017
Stop by ĢƵ’s Franco D’Agostino Art Gallery on the lower level of the Academic Center to enjoy “Beautiful and Obsolete: Obituaries for the Machine Age.” This exhibit of work from Fort Wayne, Indiana, painter and printmaker, Kay Gregg, will be on display until mid-August. The D’Agostino Art Gallery is open seven days a week: […]
ĢƵ, City of Fort Wayne to partner on new Memorial Park facilities
April 4, 2017
ĢƵ to add softball stadium, track and field facility to park ĢƵ and the City of Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department will partner on new athletic facilities in Memorial Park, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and ĢƵ President Dr. Arthur Snyder announced today. Under the development plan, ĢƵ will invest […]
Dr. Kathleen Watland selected as dean of ĢƵ’s College of Business
March 30, 2017
ĢƵ is pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Hanold Watland has been hired as dean of its College of Business. Please welcome her when she begins her new role at ĢƵ on July 1, 2017. Dr. Watland comes to ĢƵ from Chicago’s Saint Xavier University, where she was associate dean, associate professor […]
ĢƵ to host free career fairs at Indianapolis, Northern Kentucky and Fort Wayne campuses
March 28, 2017
ĢƵ will host free community career fairs on Thursday, April 27, at its Indianapolis, Northern Kentucky and Fort Wayne campuses. Employers from all areas of business will be in attendance for these events. Free employment resources will also be available onsite for attendees who wish to enhance their interviewing and resume writing skills. […]
Former astronaut and first African-American to walk in space to speak at commencement
March 13, 2017
Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Versalius Ventures, Inc. and former NASA astronaut, will be the speaker for ĢƵ’s commencement at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m. Selected into NASA’s Astronaut Corps in 1990, Dr. Harris logged more than 438 hours […]
ĢƵ computer science major is recognized as state’s intern of the year
March 6, 2017
ĢƵ junior computer science major Hannah Dodd has been named one of two college students to earn Intern of the Year honors from Indiana INTERNet. Dodd was one of 68 nominees for the award, which she received during the 11th annual IMPACT Awards on Feb. 8 in Indianapolis. Dodd was a full-time intern with […]
Tech’s men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams win national titles
March 4, 2017
The Tech men won their fourth straight indoor title while the ladies garnered their first. Read more about this historic day for our university at ĢƵ’s athletic website, IndianaTechWarriors.com.
Cyber Warriors secure third straight state title
February 12, 2017
The ĢƵ Cyber Warriors won their third straight state championship in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC), beating competition that included Purdue University and Indiana University. The Cyber Warriors will participate in the Erich J. Spenger Midwest Regional CCDC, March 17-18, against teams from Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri and Wisconsin. Top […]
Newest art exhibit at ĢƵ celebrates the afro
February 6, 2017
“Afros: A Celebration of Natural Hair by Michael July,” an exhibit of contemporary photography, is now on display in ĢƵ’s Franco D’Agostino Art Gallery. The collection, which is part of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s traveling exhibition series, will be in the D’Agostino Gallery through April 14. It’s the second of four FWMoA […]
Tech’s B.S. in Child Development recognized as a best value
January 29, 2017
The SR Education Group, an education research publisher founded in 2004, named ĢƵ as one of its Top Online Colleges for Child Development Degrees in 2017. Tech was ranked No. 12 for the value of its Bachelor of Science in Child Development. According to the SR Education Group, it helps prospective students find colleges […]
Everyone is invited to Tech’s Explore Performance Event Series
January 20, 2017
ĢƵ, with the support of the Auer Foundation, is presenting four free upcoming performances that are open to the public. The performances will be held in the Multi-Flex Theater of the university’s Academic Center at 1600 E. Washington Blvd. The Edward D. and Ione Auer Foundation is a private charitable foundation based in Fort […]
ĢƵ’s Jeffersonville, Indiana Campus Moved
January 13, 2017
ĢƵ’s Jeffersonville, Indiana, campus has moved. The Jeffersonville campus is now located at 4500 Town Center Blvd., Suite 101, next to Menards. Its phone number stays the same – 812.283.8001. Read more about the Jeffersonville campus here.
New Installation at Tech’s Art Gallery Pops With Color
December 16, 2016
“Brilliant Optics: A Spectrum of Mediums and Color,” an exhibit of contemporary artwork, is now on display in ĢƵ’s Franco D’Agostino Art Gallery. The collection, which is part of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s traveling exhibition series, will be in the D’Agostino Gallery through January 2017. It’s the first of four FWMoA collections […]
Introducing Dr. Karl W. Einolf – ĢƵ’s Ninth President
December 5, 2016
Dr. Karl W. Einolf has been selected by the ĢƵ Board of Trustees as the university’s next president. The board announced on Dec. 5 that Dr. Einolf will become the ninth president in the school’s 86-year history. He will succeed Dr. Arthur E. Snyder, who is retiring June 30, 2017, and will begin his […]
Dawson earns engineering scholarship from Fort Wayne’s Franklin Electric
December 2, 2016
Junior Dakota Dawson has earned Franklin Electric’s first ĢƵ Engineering Scholarship. She was recognized during a reception at Franklin Electric’s home office in Fort Wayne on Thursday, Dec. 1. Dakota is majoring in mechanical engineering. She graduated from Fort Wayne’s Carroll High School in 2014 with a 3.914 GPA. She is a member of […]
ĢƵ Announces New Regional Scholarship
November 9, 2016
ĢƵ is offering a new scholarship opportunity that expands the reach of its Northeast Indiana Regional Scholarship, which was implemented late in 2015. It, along with the new ĢƵ Regional Scholarship, is for day students (students taking traditional semester-long courses on campus in Fort Wayne.) ĢƵ Regional Scholarship Students who attend a […]
ĢƵ Law School to close in June 2017
October 31, 2016
The ĢƵ Board of Trustees, with the recommendation of the university’s administration, has voted unanimously to close ĢƵ Law School at the conclusion of the 2016-17 academic year. The law school will continue to operate throughout the remainder of the current academic year, and officially close June 30, 2017. ĢƵ President Dr. […]
Professor Robbins is Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s Teacher of the Year
October 11, 2016
Associate professor of English, Cortney Robbins, was named Teacher of the Year by Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly when it announced its 2016 Education Award recipients on Oct. 5. Robbins, who has been a professor at Tech since 2007, will be honored with other winning educators at a special awards dinner on Oct. 26, at […]
Students and parents: Learn about newly implemented changes to the FAFSA process
October 3, 2016
If you will be a collegiate freshman to begin the 2017-18 academic year, review the changes to the FAFSA process below. It could improve your chances of receiving grants and aid. PRIORITY ONE: Because of a change implemented this year, you can complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning Saturday, Oct. 1, […]