Gallagher’s evaluation focuses on how employers implement effective benefits and people strategies that deliver measurable results, including improved employee well-being and sustainable cost outcomes. Criteria include long-term benefits and compensation planning, well-being initiatives, employee engagement and retention, retirement planning support and year-over-year health care cost performance. Indiana Tech excelled across these areas to earn its recognition as one of the nation’s top midsize and large employers.

Gallagher is a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Now, Indiana Tech is offering students the opportunity to earn a certificate in four high-demand career fields—cybersecurity, marketing, sport management or graphic design. Students are now able to earn a credential while saving time and money in the completion of their degree.

“When choosing colleges, today’s high school students are making thoughtful, outcomes-driven decisions based on meaningful careers, competitive salaries and a clearer pathway to the workforce,” said Dr. Steve Herendeen, Indiana Tech senior vice president for strategic enrollment management. “These new opportunities directly respond to those priorities by giving prospective students an outstanding chance to get a head start toward their careers.”

Each certificate is comprised of six courses. Courses are taught online and last six weeks. Tuition for each course is $225, and textbooks are included. Lastly, students who choose to continue onto Indiana Tech to pursue their degree will receive a $1,000 renewable scholarship.

• Learn more about these certificate programs at academics.indianatech.edu/programs.
• To apply to Early Start, visit apply.indianatech.edu/portal/early_start_applications.
• For more information, contact Erica Lay, associate director of admissions, at 260.215.9275, or eclay@indianatech.edu.

When you make a year-end gift, you provide opportunities that touch every corner of our campus.

• Financial assistance that opens doors for students who may otherwise never walk onto a college campus.
• Student support services that make graduating from college a realistic possibility instead of a distant dream.
• Athletics that build teamwork, discipline and school pride while shaping well-rounded student-athletes.
• Student engagement experiences—from internships to campus clubs—that build confidence, spark curiosity and prepare students to thrive beyond graduation.
• Labs and technology that equip students to innovate and solve real-world challenges.
• Student housing that becomes a home away from home and a place where students foster lifelong connections.

Your unrestricted gift allows us to be nimble and responsive—always seizing the opportunity to innovate, help and lead.

Thank you for your continued support of Indiana Tech. Your support is helping our students achieve their dreams.

Join Indiana Tech in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at our annual community celebration. This year’s program will feature a distinguished panel discussion exploring how Dr. King’s vision continues to guide our pursuit of justice and unity in today’s ever-changing world.

Cost: $30
Check in: 8 a.m.
Program begins: 8:30 a.m.
Venue: Multi-Flex Theater, Snyder Academic Center
Theme: Revisit. Reimagine. Rethink the Dream: Reclaiming Justice and Unity in a Changing World

Ticket sales go live 11/11/2025

Panel Theme:

Living the Dream Today: A Conversation on Revisiting, Reimagining and Rethinking Justice

Together, they will engage in a dynamic conversation on how we can continue to revisit, reimagine and rethink justice—bringing Dr. King’s dream to life in our communities and institutions today.

This event is open to the entire community. Join us as we celebrate Dr. King’s enduring legacy and reflect on what it means to live the dream in our time.

“This is an exciting opportunity for Indiana Tech to deepen our understanding of how artificial intelligence can transform higher education,” said Indiana Tech President Karl W. Einolf, PhD. “By collaborating with external partners and industry leaders, we can explore innovative approaches that enhance teaching, learning and career preparation. This award builds on Indiana Tech’s ongoing efforts to advance technology-enhanced learning and provide transformative educational experiences for all of our students.”

This grant comes to Indiana Tech through Lilly Endowment’s Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education initiative, which was developed to support Indiana colleges and universities in their efforts to address the implications of a rapidly evolving technology in their institutions and in the lives of their students. Lilly Endowment made similar planning grants to a total of 35 eligible higher education institutions in Indiana through the initiative.

The aim of the initiative is to help Indiana colleges and universities:

• Consider more fully the challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence presents for their institutions and their students
• Develop new or enhance existing strategies and programs to improve their students’ education outcomes and their preparation to prosper in the workplace and life in a future that will be increasingly shaped by AI

As Indiana Tech prepares to embark on this initiative, it underscores the university’s commitment to serving students, faculty and industry partners through meaningful innovation. By exploring AI’s potential, the university strengthens its role as a trusted partner in education and workforce development, ensuring benefits for the entire community.

NAFSA’s report finds that international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities contributed $42.9 billion and supported 355,736 to the U.S. economy during the 2024-25 academic year.

During that time, Indiana Tech’s international students generated $24.1 million and supported 95 jobs within an 11-county area. That is the most of any other university within the region and fifth-most in the state.

Currently, 450 students from 55 different countries are pursuing degrees at Indiana Tech, a university traditionally known for welcoming students from all around the world to pursue life-changing education. In fact, Indiana Tech was awarded a seal of excellence from the Institute of International Education (IIE)’s Open Doors in November 2024 for its commitment to international education.

“Indiana Tech’s continued strength in international enrollment reflects the relevance of our academic programs and the appeal of both our campus and the Fort Wayne community. International students enrich our university in meaningful ways. They broaden perspectives, strengthen our global learning environment and help prepare all students for leadership in an increasingly interconnected world,” said Dr. Steve Herendeen, senior vice president for strategic enrollment management at Indiana Tech.

For the state of Indiana, international students generated $997.5 million and supported 8,349 jobs during the 2024-25 academic year.

The coalition includes Indiana Tech, Indiana University Fort Wayne, Ivy Tech Community College, Manchester University, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Trine University and Vincennes University.

The partnership includes:

• Guaranteed admission: FWCS students with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher will receive direct admission to all seven coalition schools. Students with GPAs between 2.0 and 2.5 will be reviewed considering factors, such as academic improvement, leadership activities and personal circumstances.
• Free dual credit courses: All coalition institutions are waiving tuition for FWCS students taking identified dual credit courses through FWCS. Students can earn college credits while still in high school at no cost to families, giving them a head start on their college degree and potentially saving thousands of dollars.
• Early college experience: Dual credit students will receive student ID cards, access to college libraries and tutoring services, campus visits and exposure to college life through summer programs and guest speakers. Teachers will receive professional development from university faculty to ensure students get a true college-level experience.

“Fort Wayne Community Schools has long partnered with local colleges and universities to provide college credit to our students, but this agreement takes these partnerships to a new level, ensuring all students have access to college courses before graduating from high school,” FWCS Superintendent Dr. Mark Daniel said.

Indiana Tech Senior Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management Dr. Steve Herendeen (pictured far right) applauded the vision to bring this coalition together.

“Indiana Tech is grateful for the opportunity to work with Fort Wayne Community Schools and our higher education colleagues on this exciting initiative,” Herendeen said. “Indiana Tech is committed to increasing affordability and access for students and help improve the college-going rate in our city and state.”

He added, “Indiana Tech has witnessed the positive impact on college enrollments when students have early access to college courses and when barriers such as cost are reduced, we also know that when students gain a head start on college, their confidence levels grow and attending college becomes real.”

The partnership focuses on helping students feel connected to college before they graduate. Coalition schools will work directly with FWCS counselors to guide students and families through the college application process, financial aid opportunities and scholarship options. The three-year agreement represents a shared commitment among Fort Wayne’s educational institutions to invest in the community’s future by ensuring local students have clear, affordable pathways to college degrees and career success.

Students and families interested in learning more about the opportunities available should contact their school counselor.

This special visit day gives you an in-depth opportunity to learn about the region’s premier destination for engineering and computer science education. You will learn about our robust programming, which includes several ABET-accredited degree programs and a cybersecurity degree that is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

You will also get to tour our newly renovated Zollner Engineering Center, a state-of-the-art learning environment, well-equipped with modern labs and equipment where students gain top-notch, hands-on experience. We’ll even have some hands-on activities for you to participate in with our faculty members.

Finally, we’ll get you up to speed on Indiana Tech’s admissions process before you enjoy lunch in our dining hall.

Indiana Tech has been long known as a leading provider of online education. Now, it’s becoming a leader in delivering innovative, hands-on engineering education—creating learning opportunities once thought impossible with online education. 

“This is an important distinction for our university, and it validates that we are on the right path with our approach to online engineering education,” said Dr. Lucy Yang, dean of Indiana Tech’s Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. “Moving forward, the world can expect more of the same from Indiana Tech as we develop further opportunities for busy working students to acquire advanced technical skills through the convenience of online engineering education.”

Indiana Tech’s online classes are accelerated, with most lasting only six weeks. EET students receive an at-home lab kit to master engineering concepts in a hands-on fashion. Their learning is reinforced by virtual labs and simulations presented in a digital environment. Online students are supported by Tech Live sessions; weekly online opportunities hosted by the professor to answer questions, elaborate on course material and build community within the class.

An EET degree benefits those who develop and maintain electrical and electronic systems and can create diverse career paths in areas like manufacturing, telecommunications and power distribution. Also in the online environment, Indiana Tech offers a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (with concentrations in computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial and manufacturing engineering, and mechanical engineering) and an Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

“Not only does this robust form of education help individuals earn promotions and improve their earning potential, but it also helps companies upskill their workforce and strengthen their organizations,” Dr. Yang said.

The results, released today in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 199 colleges and universities. In all, 76 of those institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies. Results are reported for small, medium, and large institutions, with Indiana Tech included among the medium universities with 3,000 to 9,999 students.

Indiana Tech won honors in two categories this year:

• Job Satisfaction and Support
• Compensation and Benefits

“Being recognized again as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For is a tremendous honor, and it speaks volumes about the positive culture we’ve built at Indiana Tech. Our faculty and staff are the heart of this university, and their dedication to supporting students and one another is what makes this a truly special place,” said Indiana Tech President Dr. Karl W. Einolf. “To be recognized for both job satisfaction and support, as well as compensation and benefits, reaffirms our commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and inspired to do their best work every day.”

The survey results are based on a two-part assessment process: an institution questionnaire that captures employment data and workplace policies from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty, administrators, and professional support staff. The primary factor in deciding whether an institution received recognition was the employee feedback.

The Great Colleges to Work For® program is one of the largest and most respected workplace-recognition programs in the country. For more information and to view all current and previously recognized institutions, visit the Great Colleges program website at GreatCollegesProgram.com and GreatCollegesList.com. ModernThink, a strategic human capital consulting firm, administered the survey and analyzed the results.