Workforce development initiative banks $2.5M

The $1.7 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation will be used to create a second cohort of five locations across the state to start apprenticeship pilots. Those sites will receive $25,000 and follow-up funding through Ascend Indiana's Youth Apprenticeship Accelerator.... Read More

University of Notre Dame names new president

Rev. Robert A. Dowd will be the next president of the University of Notre Dame. University officials on Monday announced the Notre Dame Board of Trustees’ selection of Dowd as the institution’s 18th president, succeeding current President John Jenkins.... Read More

Purdue to dedicate smart manufacturing facilities

The School of Engineering Technology at Purdue Polytechnic Institute will dedicate four smart manufacturing facilities on the West Lafayette campus Thursday. Purdue says the facilities create the most expansive learning ecosystem of its kind in the country.... Read More

CEO program proposed for Martin County schools

The Martin County Alliance is looking to bring a CEO program to two area high schools. Our partners at WTWO-TV report the program would allow students to get a behind-the-scenes look at local businesses at what it takes to be an entrepreneur.... Read More

UIndy names business school dean

The University of Indianapolis has promoted Karl Knapp to dean of the School of Business, the university announced this week. Knapp says he plans to expand the university's focus on artificial intelligence and applied learning for students.... Read More