The story: IU South Bend and Lake Michigan College have signed an articulation agreement that will make it easier for students to transfer to IUSB after completing an associate’s degree at LMC.

The quote: “This important partnership provides added value to Lake Michigan College students by giving them a precise road map as to what courses will transfer to their chosen program of study at IU South Bend.” – Lake Michigan College President Richard Pappas

The source: South Bend Tribune, Sept. 8, 2004

The headline: “IU Enrollment Drop to Cost Less Than Expected”

The story: An unexpected enrollment drop at IU Bloomington will not cost the college as much as originally expected. A decline that was expected to cost the university $7.3 million in tuition is now expected to cost the university $5.1 million.

The quote: “It’s good news about bad news.” - IU Bloomington Chancellor Ken Gros Louis

The source: Indianapolis Star, Sept. 11, 2004

The headline: “IUS Professor Seeks ‘Clean’ Way to Extract Gold”

The story: Emmanuel Otu, an associate professor of chemistry at IU Southeast, is working on a way to extract gold from ore without the traditional use of cyanide. His work has produced several papers in academic journals, research grants and a distinguished research and creativity award from the university.

The quote: “He’s very active in research, and students seem to like him too.” - IUS physics professor Kyle Forinash

The source: Louisville Courier-Journal, Sept. 9, 2004