News Archive
Cunningham Reinvention Project is Underway
May 29, 2015
Since its dedication on Sept. 7, 1952, the building on the northwest corner of Maumee Avenue and South Anthony Boulevard, now known as Indiana Tech’s Cunningham Business Center, has been a venue for learning. Back in the early 50s, the three-story structure was built on the grounds of what was then known as Concordia College […]
John Shannon Named Vice President for Academic Affairs
May 1, 2015
Indiana Tech has chosen John F. Shannon, Ph.D., as Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Shannon will officially begin his duties as Vice President for Academic Affairs on June 29, 2015. He currently serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Trine University in Angola, Indiana, a position he has held since 2012. Shannon first […]
Indiana Tech recognized by Military Advanced Education magazine
March 30, 2015
Military Advanced Education magazine has recognized Indiana Tech as a Top School in its 2015 Guide to Colleges & Universities. MAE’s Guide to Colleges & Universities presents the results of a questionnaire of the military-supportive policies enacted at more than 600 institutions. It serves as tool for both education services officers and transition officers when […]
A Special Thank You to Our Community
March 16, 2015
March 16, 2015 It has been said that trying times reveal true friends. In the wake of the bus accident suffered by the Indiana Tech men’s and women’s bowling teams last week, our students, faculty and staff were reminded just how many true friends we have. On behalf of the entire Indiana Tech family, I […]
Track and Field Team Wins Fourth Straight National Title
March 8, 2015
The Indiana Tech men’s track and field team claimed their fourth straight NAIA track and field title at the 2015 NAIA Indoor National Championships in Geneva, Ohio at the Spire Institute on Saturday. All in all, the Tech men completed the three day event with one individual national champion and 13 individual All-Americans, as well […]
Indiana Dept. of Education – Call for Third Party Comment on Accreditation
March 3, 2015
The School of Education at Indiana Tech is hosting a state accreditation visit by the Indiana Department of Education in May, 2015. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the visiting team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the party’s […]
Cyber Warriors Take First Place at State Competition
February 12, 2015
Indiana Tech’s cyber defense team, the Cyber Warriors, won the state Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition on Saturday February 7th, competing against universities from around Indiana. The Cyber Warriors now move on to the Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC), to be held March 27-28 at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills IL. The […]
Indiana Tech Law School Launches New Flex-Schedule Program
January 28, 2015
Indiana Tech Law School has launched a new, flexible enrollment option, entitled Tech Law Flex, allowing students to continue their careers and work full time while going to law school. Attending classes on a flex schedule allows would-be lawyers to complete their legal education in as few as nine semesters of study, taking an average […]
C3 to Host WarriorHack Hackathon as Part of Tech Weekend
January 28, 2015
Indiana Tech’s Center for Creative Collaboration (C3) will play host to the inaugural WarriorHack, a 24-hour marathon where developers, coders, designers and young entrepreneurs will collaborate to build amazing products and solve challenging problems presented by area companies and non-profits. The event will take place from 6:00pm February 20 to 6:00pm February 21 as part […]
World-Class Athlete and Author Bob Lujano to Speak at Indiana Tech
January 27, 2015
Bob Lujano, author and world-class Paralympic athlete for more than 20 years, will come to Indiana Tech on February 12 at 7:00pm to share his story of competitive fire and perseverance in the face of adversity. His appearance at Indiana Tech will take place in the university’s Academic Center Multi-Flex Theater. The presentation, part of […]
John Ritter Exhibit Opens in D’Agostino Art Gallery
January 23, 2015
A new art exhibit featuring the works of nationally-known artist John Ritter has opened in Indiana Tech’s Franco D’Agostino Art Gallery. Ritter is an American Post-Pop artist whose vibrantly concise depictions of celebrities and popular culture have consistently graced the pages of publications such as The New Yorker, Time Magazine, GQ, Oprah, and the New […]
Renowned Arts Group Comes to Indiana Tech
January 13, 2015
The nationally recognized, award-winning performing arts program from Detroit Cass Technical High School will perform live at Indiana Tech on January 23 at 7:00pm. Detroit Cass’ Readers’ Theater program is an aggregation of actors, singers, poets and artists who will present a program entitled “This Hurts” in the university’s Multi-Flex Theater in the Academic Center. […]
AT&T Aspire Grant Supports Career Services
December 10, 2014
AT&T Indiana today announced an $18,500 AT&T Aspire contribution to Indiana Tech that will help prepare students for future success. AT&T Indiana President Bills Soards made the announcement at the university this morning, joined by State Rep. Phil GiaQuinta, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry, former State Sen. Tom Wyss and Indiana Tech President Dr. Arthur […]
Tech Named Military Friendly For 4th Straight Year
December 9, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind. — Indiana Tech has been designated a 2015 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds. This is the fourth consecutive year in which the university has earned the designation. The Military Friendly® Schools designation is awarded to the top 15 percent of colleges, […]
Medal of Honor Recipient Sammy L. Davis Comes to Indiana Tech
December 8, 2014
“The Real Forrest Gump” to Speak on Vietnam Service and Long Army Career Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Sammy L. Davis will speak about his experiences in Vietnam and his long service in the Army during a visit to Indiana Tech on Tuesday, December 9 at 9:00am. Davis’ presentation will take place in the […]
Fort Wayne Ballet to Perform at Indiana Tech
December 6, 2014
Indiana Tech Student Life will play host to the Fort Wayne Ballet Youth Company in a free performance open to the public on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00am. The Youth Company will perform in the Multi-Flex Theater, located in the university’s Academic Center. Pieces to be performed by the Youth Company will include: Les […]
Jeffersonville Campus to Host Holiday Open House
December 5, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind. – Adult learners interested in starting a degree program this winter or spring are invited to a free open house at Indiana Tech’s Jeffersonville campus from 5 to 7 p.m. December 11. 鶹ԭ staff will be on hand to discuss in-class and online programs available through the College of Professional Studies and […]
Spoken Word Night Includes Slam Poetry Champ
October 22, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Indiana Tech will welcome nationally recognized poet Carlos Robson as part of Speak Out, a spoken word poetry event. The event at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 will be held in the Multi-Flex Theater in the university’s recently opened Academic Center. The theater was established with the goal of increasing exposure to various types […]
Elkhart Campus Plans Job Fair
October 20, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind. – Indiana Tech’s College of Professional Studies will host a free job fair at its Elkhart campus to help local employers and job seekers make connections. The event from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Elkhart campus will include representatives from: Patrick Industries Interra Credit Union Oaklawn H&R Block Martin’s […]
University Celebrates ‘Crown Jewel’ Academic Center
September 20, 2014
A crowd of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters of Indiana Tech gathered in the Academic Center’s rotunda to dedicate the building that has been dubbed the “crown jewel” of the campus. Janet Chrzan, chair of the Board of Trustees, welcomed everyone and described many of the building’s features, which include: Classrooms, labs, offices and […]
Booming Main Campus Fuels 12% Rise in Total Enrollment
September 8, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind. — Indiana Tech continues to grow, with total enrollment of 8,818 students for fall 2014. This is a 12 percent increase from fall 2013. The most notable growth is the climb in traditional undergraduate enrollment at the Fort Wayne campus, which is up nearly 23 percent. Indiana Tech’s total enrollment includes students […]
McMillen Library Awarded $10,000 LSTA Grant
August 21, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Indiana Tech has received a $10,000 grant to integrate mobile technology into McMillen Library to foster lifelong learning among students. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered by the Indiana State Library. The McMillen Library project […]
Indiana Tech Opens New Entrepreneur Center
August 12, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Indiana Tech announced today that the university’s new entrepreneur center, the Center for Creative Collaboration (the C3) is now open. The C3 will provide entrepreneurs with rapid, targeted, and effective assistance in all phases of business startup, operation, and growth. The C3, located in Indiana Tech’s new Academic Center on its main campus […]
Indiana Tech Launches Online Master’s in Psychology
July 16, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Indiana Tech has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer an online master’s degree in psychology and will launch the program this fall. The first course begins Sept. 7. The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools is the university’s regional accrediting body. The Master of […]
Jeffersonville, Louisville Campuses Plan Open Houses
June 4, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind. –Adult learners interested in starting a degree program this summer or fall are invited to open houses at Indiana Tech’s campuses in Jeffersonville and Louisville from 5 to 7 p.m. June 17. 鶹ԭ staff will be on hand at both sites to discuss in-class and online programs available through the College of […]
Adult Learners Invited to Open House in Munster
June 4, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind. –Adult learners interested in starting a degree program this summer or fall are invited to an open house at Indiana Tech’s Munster campus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21. 鶹ԭ staff will be on hand to discuss in-class and online programs available through the College of Professional Studies and assist […]
Warrior Men and Women Repeat as National Outdoor Champs
May 26, 2014
The Warrior men’s and women’s track and field teams both repeated as NAIA National Champions, winning the 2014 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships on Saturday in Gulf Shores, Ala. The men tallied 105 points to stave off Wayland Baptist (Texas) by 12 points. On the women’s side, the Warriors needed a win in […]
ICD-10 Training Session Offered at Indiana Tech
May 15, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Indiana Tech will host an ICD-10 training session sponsored by the Indiana Health Information Management Association (IHIMA) on May 29 and 30. ICD-10 is the newest revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. This training will be provided by professionals certified as trainers by the American Health Information […]
Indiana Tech Partners with Heartland Payment Systems on Bachelor’s Degree Program
May 8, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind. –Indiana Tech has formed a partnership with Heartland Payment Systems that will allow Heartland employees to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration on-site at the Heartland Service Center in Jeffersonville, Ind. The partnership is part of Heartland University, a program developed to enable employees to pursue a college education in a […]
Career Center Honors Best Interns, Employers
April 24, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind.—The Indiana Tech Career Center celebrated student interns and their employers at its 6th annual Internship Recognition Breakfast on April 23. Janet Boston, executive director of Indiana INTERN.net, attended the event and announced the winners of the Intern of the Year, Employer of the Year, and Outstanding Participation awards. Fifteen students were nominated […]
University Honors Students for Achievements
April 17, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind. – Indiana Tech celebrated the accomplishments of several students at the university’s annual Honors Luncheon on Saturday, April 12. The following individuals won awards given by the university: Christopher Roth of Rockford, Ohio, won the Kekionga Feather Award. This award is given for outstanding service to the student body of Indiana Tech. […]
University Honors Top Grads of 2014
April 15, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Indiana Tech has chosen 25 of the university’s top students as Outstanding Graduates for 2014. The students were honored at a reception April 12. The selection of the outstanding students was determined primarily by direct faculty input. In the traditional undergraduate division, outstanding students were chosen in several majors within the College of […]
Senior Lands Dream Internship with Detroit Tigers
April 4, 2014
Thinking big helped Darius Darling, who will be a May 2014 graduate with a degree in business administration-management, land a position as a promotions intern with the Detroit Tigers. In a human resources class taught by Dr. Jeff Walls, Darling was given an assignment to interview someone in a human resources department. When he couldn’t […]
Indiana Tech Expands Roster of 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees
March 26, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind. — Indiana Tech has expanded the scope of degrees available through the 3 to Degree program that the university announced in November. In addition to the original accounting and management degrees, the 3 to Degree offerings now also include majors in: Communication Criminal justice Elementary education Physical education Pre-law Psychology Recreation and leisure studies Recreation […]
Professor John Minnich Among 40 Under 40 Winners
March 20, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind.–John Minnich, assistant professor of accounting, was one of the 40 Under 40 winners honored by Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly at an event March 19. The annual awards honor individuals younger than 40 who are making a difference in the community. In addition to his work at Indiana Tech, Minnich’s community involvement […]
Peckinpaugh Named Head Coach for Men’s Basketball
March 13, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Indiana Tech announced today that John Peckinpaugh has been hired as men’s head basketball coach. Peckinpaugh returns to Indiana Tech after serving as an assistant for the Warriors during the 2012-2013 season. Peckinpaugh served as recruiting coordinator and worked on budgeting, travel, and academic affairs for the team during his previous service at Tech. He […]
Men’s Basketball Coach Al Grushkin to Depart Indiana Tech
February 24, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Indiana Tech announced today that men’s basketball Head Coach Al Grushkinwill depart at the conclusion of the 2013-14 season to pursue other opportunities. Grushkin has led the Warrior program for the past four seasons, having joined Indiana Tech in 2010. “Resigning has been something I’ve been considering,” Grushkin said. “My father passed away over a year […]
Indiana Tech Hosts Federal Reserve Advisor Speaking on 2014 Economic Outlook
February 13, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Indiana Tech’s College of Business will host a public lecture by William Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, on March 6. Strauss’ lecture entitled “Economic Outlook for 2014: Continued Recovery from the Great Recession” begins at 7 p.m. in Magee-O’Connor Theater in Andorfer Commons, and will be […]
‘Brown v. Board of Ed’ Plaintiff Chosen as Law School Distinguished Lecturer
February 3, 2014
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Dean Peter Alexander announced today that Cheryl Brown Henderson will be Indiana Tech Law School’s inaugural distinguished lecturer on Tuesday, April 8. Henderson was one of the plaintiffs in the historic Supreme Court decision of Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. Henderson is one of three daughters of the late […]
Indiana Tech Adds Stoker as VP for Student Affairs
December 10, 2013
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Indiana Tech has selected Dr. Daniel J. Stoker for the newly created position of vice president for student affairs. He will join the university on January 6, 2014. As vice president for student affairs, he will oversee athletics, student life, residence life, and all other areas of student affairs. “I’m looking forward to […]