Ivy Tech approved for use of Pell Grants for inmates

The Indiana Department of Correction has approved the use of Pell Grants for three Ivy Tech Community College certificates available to inmates. If approved by the U.S. Department of Education and Ivy Tech’s accrediting agencies, the initiative would make...... Read More

NIPSCO begins new electric meter project

Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co. this month plans to begin installing new electric meters for 3,000 customers in Highland, part of a broader rollout to the utility’s northern Indiana service territory over the next three years.... Read More

Purdue report: Grain dust explosions flat in 2023

An annual report by a Purdue University professor noted nine grain dust explosions last year in the United States, an amount about equal to the 10-year average. The nine incidents resulted in 12 injuries but no fatalities, according to a report by...... Read More

Notre Dame creates opioid database

The University of Notre Dame has created a public database aimed at helping researchers, policymakers and health professionals better combat the opioid crisis. The Automation of Reports and Consolidated Orders System, or ARCOS, stores more than...... Read More

New funding to fuel Excel Center expansion

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has received $4 million in grants to further the national expansion of its tuition-free high schools for adults. The Excel Center network operates 41 schools, but plans to expand to 85 schools by 2030.... Read More

Hamilton Center launches scholars program

Terre Haute-based Hamilton Center is partnering with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College on a scholars program that will offer reduced tuition to employees of the behavioral health services provider who want to pursue degrees tied to health care or administration.... Read More

Allison Ventures invests in clean earth magnet maker

The venture capital arm of Allison Transmission announced Tuesday an investment in Niron Magnetics, whose permanent magnet made without rare-earth materials was named one of Time’s best inventions of 2023. Allison Ventures joined others in providing...... Read More

ISU alumni gift $100K to boost hands-on learning

A pair of alumni who also are former faculty have pledged $100,000 to Indiana State University to help students seeking hands-on learning experiences. The Jerry and Jan Cockrell Experiential Learning Endowment will give financial aid to students in the...... Read More

Former Shelbyville mayor joins Indy consulting firm

Former Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun has joined Indianapolis-based consulting firm TPMA as senior director of Indiana economic and community development. The three-term mayor, who left office at the end of last year, will help communities develop...... Read More