Marian University's Saint Joseph's College has a new vice president and dean. The university announced Thursday that Bessie Rigakos assumed the role this week after previously serving as dean of academics at the two-year college on Marian's Indianapolis campus.... Read More
Indiana University Health has selected Denzil Ross as the next president of the health system's south central region. Ross most recently served as CEO of Northwest Medical Center Houghton in Tucson, Arizona.... Read More
Faculty from higher education institutions across Indiana descended on the Statehouse Wednesday to speak out against a contentious bill that would increase lawmaker oversight of state colleges and universities and push speech in the classroom toward “intellectual diversity.”... Read More
Dozens of retail pop-ups and event activations are popping up around downtown this weekend as NBA sponsors seek to connect with consumers in quirky ways in an effort to create a lasting brand impression. Many companies will also be rolling out new...... Read More
Manchester University is now accepting the Indiana College Core, a block of 30 credit hours of college-level coursework that high school students earn to save time and money toward their higher education. Implemented in 2012, the Indiana College Core...... Read More
A coffee drive-thru franchise group headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska is planning to establish a distribution center in Boone County. Scooter's Coffee said Thursday the 183,000-square-foot facility near Whitestown will add up to 114 jobs by the end of 2027.... Read More
Trine University in Angola and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division are teaming up on an initiative to develop autonomous low-profile vessels, or LPVs, and Indiana students are at the forefront. The challenge will see teams work to make the LPVs...... Read More
A biotechnology company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey is planning to close its facility in Lafayette. In a notice to the state, Integra LifeSciences said the move will result in the layoffs of 60 employees by the end of April.... Read More
Over $480.5 million was wagered through sportsbooks in the state during January. Adjusted gross revenue was $53.5 million with $5.1 million paid to the state.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $249,000 grant to Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve to establish the Evansville Forest Alliance. The initiative aims to address the urban environment in the city through strategic tree planting.... Read More
A major Louisiana health insurer's plan to reorganize and sell itself to Indianapolis-based insurance giant Elevance Health for $2.7 billion was shelved hours ahead of a scheduled public hearing Wednesday in Baton Rouge.... Read More
Guidry will seek to grow the reach of the charity and develop more programs and services. Inspire looks to prepare students to excel academically and reach postsecondary opportunities. ... Read More
The president of the Terre Haute Economic Development Corp. says Amazon's plan to build a delivery center in Vigo County is a dividend being paid on the investment that the county has made in the Vigo County Industrial Park.... Read More
Evansville-based Shoe Carnival Inc. has acquired Rogan Shoes Inc., a family-owned footwear company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin. The all-cash deal, which adds 28 stores to Shoe Carnival's portfolio, is valued at $45 million.... Read More
Indiana remains a top agricultural state, according to newly released agricultural census data from the USDA. The census data, which is collected every five years, shows Indiana's agricultural products are valued at more than $18 billion.... Read More
To make a maximum levy appeal based on three-year assessed value growth — the most common appeal type — the growth must exceed a statewide average growth quotient by at least 2%. New legislation would raise that that to 4%, drawing opposition from multiple local units of government Tuesday.... Read More
Through the program, school libraries act as branches of the larger library system, meaning students can access its expansive catalog and request materials they can then receive at school. ... Read More
Jets will take to the sky for the 2024 Gary Air Show on Aug. 17-18, the city announced Tuesday. The primary viewing section will be at Marquette Park, which will have food, vendors, and beachfront activities. The lineup of performers is still being finalized.... Read More
Later this year, Kristopher Priemer plans to open the doors to the Momentum Entrepreneurship Hub, which will serve as both a coworking and private office space while also functioning as a business accelerator.... Read More
The Elkhart Common Council earlier this month approved funds for the first part of Mayor Rod Roberson’s “Elkhart’s Tomorrow, Starting Today” plan. The $14.5 million project includes drainage improvement, water main relocation and the separation of...... Read More
