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What the press is saying about IU
Rominger
The headline: “IUN Close to Regaining Business School Accreditation”
The story: IU Northwest is preparing for the final stage of its business school’s accreditation process with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. IUN is fully accredited campus-wide by the North Central Association of College and Universities. The business accreditation is a separate, optional one held by about 20 percent of the nation’s business schools.
The quote: “There are no guarantees, but we’ve worked very hard. To even be in the process at this stage is an affirmation of the quality of your program.” —Anna Rominger, dean of the School of Business and Economics at IU Northwest
The source: Post-Tribune, Sept. 21, 2004

Wartellr

The headline: “IPFW Housing is Female Driven”
The story: IPFW’s student housing is near capacity, with 495 of the available 568 rooms occupied. The majority of occupants are female (73 percent). Foundations for two more buildings are already poured.
The quote: “The housing by any measure has been successful. As it gets completely filled up, and we have a waiting list, we’ll move forward with the next phase.” —IPFW Chancellor Michael Wartell
The source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Sept. 14, 2004

Paydar

The headline: “Ivy Tech Credits Good at IUPUC”
The story: A new partnership with Ivy Tech State College means students who start at Ivy Tech can complete their general studies degrees at IUPU-Columbus.
The quote: “As a baccalaureate degree-granting partner with schools at IU and Purdue, IUPUC is at work in south central Indiana to create a workforce with advanced skills and a more informed and reflective citizenry.” —Nasser Paydar, IUPUC vice chancellor and dean
The source: The Republic (Columbus), Sept. 21, 2004

 
Herbert

The headline: “IU Hopes New Scholarships Draw the Best Students”
The story: IU will create a scholarship program to draw top students to all of the university’s campuses.
The quote: “The prestige of any college or university is measured to a large extent by the strength of the faculty and the quality of the student body; thus, attracting and graduating the top students are important goals for any state-supported campus.” —Adam Herbert, IU president
The source: Indianapolis Star, Sept. 15, 2004

 
Huber

The headline: “Huber Named U.S. Coach of the Year”
The story: IUB women’s and men’s diving coach Jeff Huber was named U.S. Diving’s National Coach of the Year for the seventh straight year.
The quote: “Receiving this award is always an honor. It is a reflection on the athletes and their dedication. Getting the award this year really means a lot because we earned it with our best overall point finish since I have been here at Indiana.” —Jeff Huber, women’s and men’s diving coach
The source: Bloomington Herald-Times, Sept. 23, 2004