Alison Bell has returned to WGU Indiana as the online university’s new chancellor. Previously, Bell spent four years at WGU Indiana as general manager of operations. She has been in her new role two months and in our (i) on Education, she joins us to explain her vision for the school.... Read More
Ball State University is offering a new unique program this summer for high school students to explore career interests and get a taste of life on a college campus. The Digital Marketing Summer Academy includes courses designed with 21st-century skills in mind, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and communication. For more information about the academy or to apply online […]... Read More
A central Indiana tech company says it is making a difference by providing the health care, higher education and public safety sectors with the data-driven tools needed for success. TechServ Corp. President Sunny Lu Williams explains how the IT solutions management firm is growing its global footprint.... Read More
Nonprofit Women & Hi Tech is marking its 20th year in Indianapolis. The organization is celebrating by awarding more than $20,000 in scholarships and grants to women in Indiana studying in the STEM fields. Plus, they are getting ready for the third annual "Ignite Your Superpower" STEM day. ... Read More
The Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township has added new social emotional learning programs to help students of all ages develop deeper relationships and greater understanding of social and emotional education. The district is integrating two strategies designed to drastically improve school climate as well as student’s mental health, social skills and overall academic achievement.... Read More
Ariel Crawley is a dedicated leader, mentor, and advocate for the Ivy Works program at Ivy Tech Community College…it’s a unique partnership with Indy Women in Tech. Learn how this Tech Educator of the Year forges relationships with students and companies and the impact she is having on the tech community.... Read More
Indiana Wesleyan University has launched a strategic plan aimed at boosting its online profile. Chancellor Matt Lucas and Director of Strategic Program Launch Erin Crisp explain the goal of the plan.... Read More
RearVue, led by a team from Hobart, took home third place and $1,500 for each team member. RearVue seeks to improve bicycle safety through a distance measurement sensor harnessing LED technology to warn cyclists of approaching vehicles.... Read More
Eleven finalists will pitch their businesses today in the second annual Innovate WithIN pitch competition. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. hosts the high school student competition, which drew nearly 160 pitches from over 80 high schools throughout the state.... Read More
Four Indianapolis schools are getting a boost from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the tune of three quarters of a million dollars. Crossroads Education CEO Kevin Berkopes explains how the money will impact students.... Read More
Purdue Ag Week is a tradition that started in 2012, hosted by students and created to engage the campus community in the importance of agriculture. Multiple new events have been added this year to celebrate Purdue’s Sesquicentennial. Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture Bruce Kettler and Purdue Ag Week Task Force Chairman Dane Voris Chapman are here with highlights […]... Read More
The Randall Tobias Leadership Center is starting a new Executive in Residence program through Indiana University to help connect students and faculty with business leaders in the community. The inaugural Executive in Residence Neal Rothermel, co-founder of VMS BioMarketing, and the center’s Executive & Academic Director Julie Manning Magid explain the goals of the program.... Read More
The Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs has been renamed in honor of Paul O’Neill’s prestigious career and his $30 million gift to the school. Dean John Graham explains how it will help the largest school of public administration and public policy in the U.S.... Read More
For many years, journalism professor Dr. Jennifer Palilonis researched and developed a master’s degree program, called Emerging Media Design and Development in Ball State University’s Department of Journalism. The program, also known as EMDD, is a unique field bringing together students with diverse backgrounds and creating the next generation of business communicators in this media-centered world.... Read More
For many years, journalism professor Dr. Jennifer Palilonis researched and developed a master’s degree program, called Emerging Media Design and Development in Ball State University’s Department of Journalism. The program, also known as EMDD, is a unique field bringing together students with diverse backgrounds and creating the next generation of business communicators in this media-centered world.... Read More
Indiana University East in Richmond is using Virtual Reality as a cutting-edge teaching tool. In our (i) on Education segment, the professor behind the program joins us to show us how VR is transforming how students learn.... Read More
The Indiana University Public Policy Institute has created a research center that focuses on inclusion and social policy. It’s called the Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy or CRISP for short. The center’s new director explains its mission and how it connects with issues like education, poverty and housing.... Read More
Indianapolis-based education nonprofit The Mind Trust has awarded $1 million to the John Boner Neighborhood Centers. The gift will fund the $36 million renovation of the P.R. Mallory Building to house Purdue Polytechnic High School and Paramount Englewood.... Read More
Middle school students at Paramount Schools are part of a unique entrepreneurial opportunity. They are running a licensed dairy operation and hub for its artisan cheese enterprise. In our (i) on Education, leadership explain why this is an important part of the school’s STEM curriculum.... Read More
For the first time in the 25-year history of the International School of Indiana, a woman has been named Head of School. In our (i) on Education, Elizabeth Head discusses her new role and a new elementary school building. ... Read More
