Five higher education institutions in Indiana are included in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Global Universities” ranking. Schools were ranked based on 13 indicators that measure academic research performance as well as global and regional reputations.... Read More
A Merrillville man was arrested last weekend over allegations he swindled more than $180,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report William Rainey appeared for a hearing on felony charges of fraud and theft of government funds.... Read More
Trail Heads - Southwest Indiana, a nonprofit based out of Boonville, has received approval from the University of Southern Indiana and USI Foundation to move forward with a project it says would bring 20 miles of trails and more than 22 acres of bike parks. The new trails would be located on the university’s 1,400-acre campus in Evansville.... Read More
South Bend-based nonprofit Cultivate Food Rescue saved and repurposed more than 20,000 pounds of excess food from Notre Dame Stadium during the recent home football season. The nonprofit says its has now rescued a total of two million pounds of food over four years.... Read More
Vincennes University is partnering with Yancheng Polytechnic College in China to offer a new transfer option for students. Through the agreement, Yancheng Polytechnic College graduates can transfer to VU and earn a Bachelor of Science in Technology.... Read More
The Indiana Destination Development Corp. is the recipient of a $5.6 million grant from the federal Economic Development Administration. The agency says the funding is intended to revitalize travel, tourism and outdoor recreation.... Read More
Chapman’s Brewing Co. is planning to build a flagship brewery and taproom at the Electric Works mixed-use innovation district in downtown Fort Wayne. The brewery says the location will also serve as its headquarters, housing its corporate office and research and development operations.... Read More
Two Hoosier universities are included on the “Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2022” list from The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. The ranking is based on institutional survey data, including academic offerings, experiential learning opportunities, and career outcomes.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Education has awarded 22 schools around the state with grants to support the launch of the Indiana Postsecondary Ready Investigative Mathematics Experience math transitions course. The IDOE says the funding will support students as they develop and retain math skills needed for after high school.... Read More
The Indiana Destination Development Corp. has named David Holt as chief operating officer and chief of staff. Holt joins the IDDC after serving as senior vice president for development and community affairs for South Bend-based Holladay Properties. ... Read More
