Q&A with Brain Lair Books founder Kathy Burnette

Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Kathy Burnette, founder of Brain Lair Books, frequently role-played as a bookstore owner with her friends. After moving to South Bend, Burnette explored different career paths and ultimately wound up living out her ...... Read More

Q&A with outgoing IU South Bend Chancellor Susan Elrod

Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) Chancellor Susan Elrod is retiring after five years in the role. During her tenure, Elrod led the development of a new strategic plan for the university and also launched the school’s Civil Rights Heritage Center and the ...... Read More

Q&A with RISE Executive Director Iris Hammel

Pushing the needle on entrepreneurial education is what Iris Hammel, executive director of Regional Innovation & Startup Education (RISE), describes as her life’s work. Deeply passionate about practical entrepreneurship training, Hammel also serves as senior ...... Read More