Ball State University has appointed Margaret Lo as the university's first-ever chief sustainability officer. Lo, who's appointment becomes effective March 6, most recently served as director of business engagement at the Institute for Market Transformation.... Read More
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield are renewing their partnership with a three-year, $1.8 million gift to support hunger relief efforts. The funds will support Gleaners’ $25 million campaign to address food insecurity.... Read More
Indiana University is working to bring computing curriculum, co-curricular activities and additional teacher training into more Indianapolis schools thanks to a $2.6 million grant from the Indiana Department of Education. IU says its Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering at IUPUI will use the Explore, Engage and Experience grant to expand the Informatics Diversity-Enhanced Workforce curriculum, known as iDEW, into middle and elementary schools.... Read More
An annual report issued by Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering has identified an increase in nationwide grain dust bin explosions in 2022. The report found there to be nine incidents last year, compared to seven reported incidents in 2021 and a 10-year average of 7.8 explosions annually.... Read More
Several Indiana companies are included in Forbes’ ranking of “America’s Best Large Employers” for 2023. The publication ranked companies based on a survey of about 45,000 workers at U.S. companies and institutions with 5,000 or more employees.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Commonwealth Engineers Inc. is planning to open an office in South Bend. The company, which specializes in engineering services related to wastewater, potable water, and stormwater systems, says the new location will help better serve its growing clientele in northern Indiana.... Read More
Warsaw-based AcceLINX has appointed Mark Schindel to lead general operations of the company. Schindel will succeed AcceLINX co-founder David Anderson, who led its overall development and operations since its launch in 2017.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Indiana Michigan Power is awarding more than $125,000 in grants to 11 organizations and communities to help spur job growth and boost economic activity. I&M is awarding grants through two programs: property development and initiatives grants.... Read More
Spherion Staffing and Recruiting has opened a new office in Jeffersonville. Spherion, which operates offices throughout the country, says the new location will help match job seekers in the Jeffersonville and Louisville market with new employment opportunities.... Read More
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority is launching two crowdfunding campaigns, each with a goal of raising $50,000.... Read More
