The IU School of Medicine this week named Dr. Huda Zoghbi the winner of the 2023 August M. Watanabe Prize in Translational Research. The prize is awarded to "a senior investigator who has made a significant contribution to the field of translational science."... Read More
Rural Hoosiers “desperately” need state leaders and lawmakers to make greater investments in Indiana’s lesser-populated regions, especially as the younger and more educated workforce moves to more urban areas of the state.... Read More
Evansville-based footwear retailer Shoe Carnival Inc. (Nasdaq: SCVL) is reporting third quarter net income of $32.6 million, compared to $46.8 million during the same period last year. ... Read More
A historic church in Marion designed by a renowned Black architect is in danger of demolition. Indiana Landmarks says First Friends Church, designed by Samuel Plato, has sat vacant for more than a decade and is included on the 10 Most Endangered list.... Read More
Batesville-based Hillenbrand is reporting fiscal full-year net income of $209 million, down from $250 million the previous year. CEO Kim Ryan says the manufacturer saw top-line growth and martin expansion in its industrial segments.... Read More
One of the most popular charter schools in Indianapolis was denied a request to open a new Marion County location during a boisterous public hearing that went on for hours. Purdue Polytechnic sought authorization to replicate its model in Pike Township.... Read More
Indiana State University is set to receive $100,000 from Indianapolis-based Republic Airways to support student scholarships and the university's Be So Bold fundraising campaign.... Read More
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels will step down from the post in December, but he will not be stepping away from his role with the Purdue Research Foundation. Daniels will remain as PRF chair in an unpaid, voluntary capacity. ... Read More
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament is down to eight quarterfinalists.... Read More
Indianapolis-based computer coding school Eleven Fifty Academy, which as recently as late last year had big expansion plans, is now in financial straits and is negotiating with bidders to take over operations.... Read More
Experts say consumers should expect higher turkey prices this Thanksgiving. The higher grocery store prices are largely attributed to adverse impacts to the poultry supply chain resulting from several factors.... Read More
American Banker magazine has released its annual ranking of the Best Banks to Work For, and four Indiana institutions are included. The trade publication says the results are based on employee surveys, reviews of employee benefits and policies and...... Read More
The Northeast Indiana Strategic Development Commission on Tuesday released its 2023-2028 strategic plan for the region, which seeks $75 million in investment. The commission says the funding will be used to expand the region's labor pool.... Read More
Manchester University is again waiving the enrollment deposit for incoming undergraduate students. The school made the same move during the pandemic to ease financial concerns of families. ... Read More
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.5 million collaborative research grant to a group of higher education institutions, including the University of Southern Indiana. The funding will support a project to enhance undergraduate teacher preparation with a focus on data science and statistics.... Read More
As the Powerball drawing payout climbed to record-breaking numbers in the days preceding last week’s election, state lotteries across the country benefited from a surge in ticket sales, including Indiana’s own Hoosier Lottery.... Read More
Mayor Joe Hogsett announced his third—and final, he said—run for reelection Tuesday evening at the Indianapolis City Market.... Read More
The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame and Indianapolis-based venture studio High Alpha Innovation are collaborating on a new program that will help guide Notre Dame-rooted research and innovation towards commercialization, but with loftier goals.... Read More
The town of Speedway is launching a community-oriented program designed to foster civic involvement.... Read More
The Dunes Learning Center in Chesterton has promoted Heather Hahn Sullivan to executive director. Sullivan, who most recently served as chief operating officer for the nonprofit, succeeds the retiring Geof Benson.... Read More
