The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) has awarded PALSave Textbook Creation grants to fund eight open textbooks from faculty authors at the network’s supported institutions. The grants allow educators to develop open textbooks that are freely available online, making them part of a Lilly Endowment-funded statewide effort to reduce the cost of course […]... Read More
In an effort to remain a pillar in the community, the Sony plant is now rewriting its soundtrack and pivoting to two other Hoosier strengths: medical device and automotive manufacturing.... Read More
A major issue surrounds crop insurance, which Carter asks to be expanded to include specialty crops and enhanced Whole Farm Revenue Protection insurance with levels of affordable coverage and safety nets. He said diversified farm owners like himself have difficulties with the current system to estimate loss since their product offering is vast.... Read More
The University of Notre Dame announced Thursday that Director of Athletics Jack Swarbrick will step down in the first quarter of 2024. And his successor has already been named; NBC Sports Group Chairman Peter Bevacqua is set to take over as AD next year.... Read More
A project at IU's Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy, a data and research driven service and research hub on the Indianapolis campus, will investigate why the state is not producing enough those specialty health care workers to meet the demand through exploring the post-secondary pipeline. ... Read More
A company operating a northern Indiana printing plant has told state officials it will close, eliminating 525 jobs. LSC Communications said in a notice to the state that LSC Print Solutions in Warsaw expects to let the employees go between Sept. 10-24.... Read More
Swayzee Loinz Inc., maker of the Original Swayzee Indiana Hand Breaded Tenderloin, is set to open a 2,700-square-foot restaurant at Spring Mill Station, which is under construction at the southwest corner of West 161st Street and Spring Mill Road.... Read More
The Meridian Foundation has announced it will select its third cohort of innovating not-for-profits in central Indiana. The Indianapolis-based foundation says the Arago Honor recipients will receive $10,000 in unrestricted funds by demonstrating...... Read More
The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved a 3% tuition and fee spike for all IU campuses on Wednesday. The decision comes after the university established a new simplified fee structure that includes many fee eliminations and reductions. ... Read More
A New Albany-based startup is continuing its rapid growth after less than three years in business. RxLightning, which has developed a software platform to streamline specialty medication enrollment, has closed on a $17.5 million Series A round of funding.... Read More
The Purdue Applied Research Institute is marking the opening of the $41 million Hypersonics and Applied Research Facility, or HARF. The 65,000-square-foot facility is home to two wind tunnels, including the only Mach 8 quiet wind tunnel in the world.... Read More
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said the projects mark the first steps in the South Downtown Connectivity Vision Plan, which is designed to improve public spaces , boost economic development and increase public safety in the southern portion of Mile Square.... Read More
Some board members said the state didn’t cut enough, especially in the earliest grades.... Read More
Regular full-time workers who have been employed there for a year are eligible for city coverage of up to $2,500 of educational expenses per year. According to a news release, the city said it hopes to support the continued growth and development of its employees with a college-accredited degree or professional certification, or credential — even if its not directly applicable to their current job description.... Read More
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced more than $21 million in funding for five Indiana projects as part of the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program. ... Read More
Children who were fathered by disgraced Indianapolis fertility specialist Donald Cline can proceed with three of their claims against Netflix and a production company, but a federal judge dismissed identity deception and theft claims.... Read More
New Albany-based tech company Vsimple is enjoying major growth, and the company's CEO says there are no plans to slow down. The startup, which has developed a workflow management software platform, recently closed on a $2.5 million round of funding.... Read More
In Indianapolis, 41 people currently work at PACIV, and the PACIV president said no jobs will be negatively impacted by the deal. He said they plan to add positions and grow the company's capabilities and presence in the city and around the country.... Read More
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration estimated the southwest portion of the capital has 14,000 residents who are underserved. New patients are being accepted for wellness exams, well-child visits, immunizations, sports physicals, psychiatric medication management and evaluation specialist referrals.... Read More
Fort Wayne Metals announced Tuesday it had acquired equipment to begin its own tantalum wire production from Austria-based manufacturer Plansee SE. Financial terms of the acquisition were not immediately released.... Read More
