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College of Engineering and Computer Sciences to be named for distinguished alumnus and family
December 13, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ will name its College of Engineering and Computer Sciences in honor of the family of distinguished alumnus Ravi Talwar and his wife, Eleanor Talwar. The Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences name will go into effect immediately, having been recommended by the university’s senior leadership and unanimously supported by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s board […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s supply chain management certificate now available through State of Indiana’s Workforce Ready Grant program
December 9, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Supply Chain Management certificate is now available to students around the state through 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 […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ launches new global health leadership programs
December 7, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has launched three new programs in global health leadership: a new master of science in global health leadership degree; a new concentration under its existing master of business administration degree; and a new graduate certificate. The programs are designed to help organizational leaders in business, health care, the non-profit sector, government and more […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, Engage Mentoring partner to launch Project Lead for Women executive mentoring program
December 7, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is partnering with Engage Mentoring to develop Project Lead for Women executive mentoring program. The program will launch with an 8 a.m. executive breakfast on Wednesday, Dec. 8, in the Seitz Conference Center in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Andorfer Commons. Project Lead for Women will help professional women who want to become better mentors or […]
New partnership with OnlineDegree.com creates new opportunities for adult learners
November 15, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and Online Degree have collaborated on a partnership to offer adults across the U.S. better accessibility and flexibility to an affordable college education. In the unfortunate aftermath of COVID-19, millions of Americans are still left without jobs or access to affordable education and skills training. Given the additional hesitation by many people to […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ chosen to host one of 10 High Tech Crime Units within the state
November 10, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Center for Criminal Justice has been identified by the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council (IPAC) as a site for one of the state’s 10 High Tech Crime Units, which will be established and available to assist all of Indiana’s prosecutors with the processing of digital evidence. Thanks to legislation enacted during Indiana’s 2021 legislative […]
New website and leadership position reinforce growth of online program
November 5, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has created a new academic leadership position at the university, dean of online learning. Dr. Scott Liebhauser, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s current associate vice president for academic affairs, has taken on the new role intended to continue the expansion and refinement of the university’s wide range of online programs. In addition to creating the new […]
Ground is broken for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s new indoor track and field facility
October 29, 2021
Members of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ community—including alumni, members of its board of trustees, faculty, staff and students—joined local dignitaries at Warrior Park on Thursday, Oct. 28, to celebrate the beginning of the Doug Edgar Indoor Track project. The groundbreaking comes roughly five months after it was announced Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ had received a $4 million donation […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ announces Doctoral Certificate in Global Leadership
October 6, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has introduced a new Doctoral Certificate in Global Leadership, designed for students who have completed a doctoral program at another institution or those who are currently in the ABD (all but dissertation) stage of their program. It enables students to add a global leadership specialization to their credentials, which is essential for leaders […]
New Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ indoor track to be named for Coach Doug Edgar
September 30, 2021
The new Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ indoor track and field facility at the university’s Warrior Park athletic complex will be named in honor of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ men’s and women’s track and field head coach Doug Edgar. Made possible through a $4 million donation from an anonymous local donor and announced in May 2021, the Doug Edgar Indoor […]
Professor Dyer earns prestigious recognition from the NAIA
September 15, 2021
Craig Dyer, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ associate professor of sport management and Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), has been named the 2020-21 NAIA Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year, the national office announced Wednesday. Named in honor of past vice president of NAIA Legislative Services and NAIA Hall of Famer Wally Schwartz, this prestigious award recognizes a faculty […]
COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus Sept. 16
September 7, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is hosting an Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The clinic is being held in the Seitz Conference Room, room 207 in Andorfer Commons. This clinic is equipped to serve those who have already received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccination […]
Dr. Su is the 2021 Leepoxy Award winner
September 3, 2021
Assistant professor of mathematics, Dr. Yun (Suky) Su, is the winner of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s 2021 Leepoxy Award for Teaching Innovation. This award was established in 2008 by community supporter and owner of Leepoxy Plastics, Larry Lee. It is given annually to a full-time faculty member who: Challenges students to continuously progress to higher levels of […]
Vaccinations “strongly urged” as Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ approaches 2021-22 school year
July 19, 2021
As the 2021-22 academic year approaches, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is getting ready to welcome students back to campus this fall. Given the changes we all have experienced over the past several months related to COVID-19, the university is taking this time to inform our students, faculty and staff about how it is approaching the upcoming school […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ awarded $2M in funding for Indiana’s Workforce Ready Grant
July 19, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is once again 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 […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Finishes Second in Learfield IMG College Directors’ Cup Standings
July 2, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ took second place, its highest placement ever, in the 2020-21 NAIA Learfield IMG College Directors’ Cup standings as the final point totals were released Friday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). Tech racked up 881.50 points over the past year and was led by four national championships – women’s […]
Collaboration between Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and the University of Saint Francis gives Tech students a pathway to teacher licensure
June 24, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students now have a seamless path to becoming licensed teachers through its partnership with the Education Division of the University of Saint Francis (USF). The pathway is made possible through USF’s Transition to Teaching (TTT) program. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students can add a teaching license—in elementary, special, middle and secondary education—to their area of […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and Manchester partner on dual-degree initiative
June 16, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and Manchester University have partnered to launch a new program that allows Manchester pharmacy doctoral program students to concurrently earn a Master of Business Administration in Professional Studies at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. “This means essentially that our students can complete their Pharm.D. and MBA in four years, getting them into the job market as […]
Anonymous $4 million donation will pave way for indoor track facility at Warrior Park
May 24, 2021
An anonymous local donor has gifted Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ $4 million toward the construction of an indoor track and field facility at the university’s Warrior Park athletic complex, 377 East Tillman Road. The building will include a six-lane competition track installed by Beynon Sports, an industry leading manufacturer of track and field/athletic surfaces. The interior of […]
Youth summer camps returning to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campus this summer
May 5, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is excited to announce the return of youth camps to campus this summer. Please note: Should conditions related to COVID-19 worsen between now and then, camps may be switched to a virtual environment or cancelled. Check back to this site to stay up to date on the status of our camps. High School […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ launches new bachelor’s degree program in supply chain management
May 5, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has launched a new bachelor’s degree program in supply chain management, which will prepare students to be effective managers and leaders in a vital and growing field at every level of the global economy. The new degree program will be offered in person as one of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s traditional undergraduate programs on its […]
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ creates pathway to Ph.D. for MBA holders
April 13, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has designed a new opportunity specifically for MBA graduates to earn a doctorate in global leadership. This new pathway is specifically designed for MBA students to save a significant amount of time and money in earning a Ph.D. The new Pathway to Ph.D. program enables students who have earned a Master of Business […]
At long last, new Warrior Park track and field complex hosts competitors
April 12, 2021
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is known as one of the nation’s top-notch collegiate men’s and women’s track and field programs in the nation. Now, it officially has a stadium to match. Delayed a year by COVID-19, both Warrior teams got a chance to compete at its new Warrior Park track and field facility for the first time […]
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 […]