They signed Memoranda of Understanding for academic, research and innovation collaboration and additional study abroad opportunities for students. Officials are in talks about joint programs, including physics, computer science, electrical engineering and biological sciences, with an eye toward workforce development. ... Read More
The university's campus will be in the direct path of the eclipse and the sky will go dark for over three minutes around 2:02 p.m. The university said it has 1,400 acres of unobstructed sky views. ... Read More
The new initiative, called the Jet Access/Vincennes University Professional Pilot Program, allows student to take general education courses while strapping in a plan for flying experience. The opportunities are available through the Aviation Flight Technology Associate Degree Program.... Read More
The Indiana project to be constructed east of the Town of New Carlisle will be a 188-megawatt operation with Honeysuckle Solar and a long-term power purchase agreement with AEP Energy Partners. The commercial solar farm will be privately-funded, costing $250 million, and will be able to power 27,000 homes.... Read More
PepsiCo said it would work with local leadership, unions and others for the transition at the plant, located at 2901 N. Walnut St. PepsiCo did not state whether jobs at the plant would be cut or relocated.... Read More
Fountain Fletcher residents are making way toward their $17,500 goal, with support from Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, in a crowdfunding campaign to revitalize their community gathering space with bright-colored chairs and tables, a playground and a moveable gallery for local artists' work.... Read More
The company said the new name represents their vision to better the planet and offer sustainable but complex waste management. The name "Envita" comes as a combination of the word "environment" and "vita," the Latin word for life.... Read More
New Jersey-based Catalent Inc. is a contract drug manufacturer that significantly increased its operations at the Monroe County location during the pandemic to meet the demand for COVID-19 vaccines. It's that same plant that the company blames in part for productivity issues and unexpected costs.... Read More
The governor signed a 2020 bill mandating the licensure requirement and serving the IDOI commissioner more authority to set requirements. Those may include provisions for licensure and financial requirements, application and renewal fees, pharmacy claims audits, maximum allowable cost pricing, annual reporting and violation penalties. The law became active March 22.... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced a slate of new appointment to several education-related boards and commissions June 1. ... Read More
