Cate Charron

Vincennes names new robotics director

Kimberly Wright will lead the Center for Applied Robotics and Automation, which the university claims is the largest collaborative robot educational program in the country. ... Read More

Computer science department established at IU Indy

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering will create a new computer science department with specializations in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, ethics and social impact of technology and entrepreneurship and innovation.... Read More

E-scooters have complicated relationship with Hoosier cities. Where do they stand?

About five years after the new transportation alternative hit the market, several Hoosier cities are pressing the brake on electric scooters, while others are building infrastructure to better accommodate the rapidly growing popular technology.... Read More

IU nursing school welcomes largest-ever class

The undergraduate bachelor of science program has registered 381 students this fall across its Bloomington, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne campuses. It's the largest in the school's 109-year history.... Read More

Franciscan Health Indianapolis awarded trauma designation

The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma verified the achievement after the hospital met the criteria for trauma care capability and institutional performance.... Read More

DOD funds microelectronics program with Purdue, IU

This is the second time the program, called Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement, has received DOD funding, which will propel research on radiation-hardened microelectronics and trusted artificial intelligence.... Read More

Grand Design celebrates landmark 250K RVs

The company, which produces travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers, credited its growth to its quality and customer service to become a major RV retailer. The company will celebrate the accomplishment next week at the National Owner’s Rally in Elkhart. Grand Design is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Iowa-based Winnebago Industries.... Read More

Fort Wayne innovation district earns national recognition

The district, called Electric Works, was honored as one of 10 regional honorees in the 2023 Phoenix Awards, which honors exemplary projects redeveloping brownfields. The Indiana project was a top redevelopment within the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 5 as well.... Read More

Centier Bank banks over $7.5B in assets

Merrillville-based Centier Bank has seen robust growth since the start of the year, according to our partners at the Times of Northwest Indiana. The bank has increased deposits by 14% year over year in the first six months of 2023.... Read More

School workforce program expands with $23M in grants

The Jobs for America’s Graduates program will increase its 125 current programs to 250 by the next school year after the Department of Workforce Development and the Family and Social Services Administration partnered to direct $23.1 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families toward the initiative. ... Read More