The University of Evansville has hired Rachel Carpenter as its new vice president for student affairs and dean of students. Carpenter will succeed Dana Clayton, who is set to retire in February after 32 years at the university.... Read More
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $2 million to The Damien Center Inc. in Indianapolis. The funding, which comes from HUD’s Office of HIV/AIDS Housing, will be used to serve low-income people living with HIV.... Read More
Ohio-based Milacron Injection Molding and Extrusion says it is making an investment in the future workforce with its machinery donation to Shawnee State University. Milacron, an industrial technology company for the plastics processing industry, is a subsidiary of Batesville-based Hillebrand Inc. (NYSE: HI).... Read More
Muncie-based Ball Brothers Foundation is awarding more than $6.5 million in its second round of funding for 2021. The foundation says the grants will support a variety of healthcare and education efforts.... Read More
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. will Friday hear the final proposals for the $500 million Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative. The final five of the 17 self-identified regions will present their regional development plans for READI funding at Dallara IndyCar Factory in Indianapolis.... Read More
Allen County is launching Strong Neighborhoods, an initiative it says will help create collaborations and build resources at the neighborhood level. The nonprofit is partnering with Bridge of Grace and the Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood Association to pilot the initiative in the Pettit-Rudisill neighborhood in Fort Wayne.... Read More
Early Learning Indiana has awarded $1.7 million in Closing the Gap grants to 18 organizations to help address childcare access issues. The Indianapolis-based nonprofit says the funding will support statewide efforts to increase capacity and quality, and ensure affordability and choice for families.... Read More
Vincennes University has extended the contract for President Dr. Chuck Johnson through 2024. Board of Trustees Chair John Stachura and others praised Johnson for his “superb leadership and contributions to fulfilling the University’s mission.”... Read More
Texas-based Lufkin Industries has acquired US Rod in Nappanee and Patriot Pump in North Dakota. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.... Read More
Detroit-based startup and tech community Purpose Jobs has featured several companies on its list of Top Indianapolis Startups to Watch in 2022. Purpose Jobs says the companies were evaluated based on recent funding, significant employee growth, and product launches, among others.... Read More
