Vincennes University has hired Mark Zimmerman to the role of dean of students. VU says Zimmerman, who most recently served as a master sergeant for the Illinois State Police, brings a variety of experience in higher education to the position.... Read More
The IU Angel Network, Indiana University’s early-stage venture and angel investment arm, is investing in HotMic, an interactive streaming platform designed for watch parties, live shopping, esports and other virtual events. The Chicago-based company, founded by Sean Longworth, will receive $250,000 from the network.... Read More
Marian University’s Ancilla College has appointed Dr. Natalie Tucker, current department head of agriculture, as the new MUAC dean of academics. Tucker will succeed current dean of academics, Dr. Gay Lynn Crossley, who will return to the university’s Indianapolis campus to serve in the office of the provost.... Read More
Columbia City-based Schrader Real Estate and Auction Co. is expanding its operations with a new office in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The company says the office will focus on cropland, ranchland, recreational land, farm machinery and other assets.... Read More
The Indiana Sports Corp has created a new award in honor of Tom Jernstedt, an administrator whose distinguished professional career has been dedicated to the advancement of Division I men’s basketball.... Read More
The University of Notre Dame has appointed mechanical engineering researcher Jeffrey Rhoads to the position of vice president for research.... Read More
Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne has named the winners of its annual European Competition for its study abroad program. The college says seven students were selected for scholarships that will allow them to travel to Italy this spring.... Read More
The multi-million dollar restoration project of Samara, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home located in West Lafayette, is nearing completion, and the home is set to reopen to the public this spring. In addition to the nearly $2 million in renovations, Samara will also reopen under new full-time curator Nathan Allaire.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Education is awarding nearly $2.2 million in STEM Integration Grant funds to 48 school districts and charter schools throughout the Hoosier State. The grant will help schools integrate STEM opportunities within the classroom, improving access and support for students.... Read More
On Tuesday, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management is planning to assess soil for lead contamination near the former American Lead reclamation facility in Indianapolis. IDEM says the site was previously used for industrial purposes dating as far back as the late 1800s, as well as for secondary lead smelting operations from 1946 to 1965.... Read More
