Holcomb makes appointments to boards, commissions

Gov. Eric Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. They include the Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards & Education, the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, and the Executive Board of the Indiana Department of Health.... Read More

Ball State names next athletic director

Ball State University has named Jeff Mitchell director of athletics, succeeding Beth Goetz who stepped down in September to take a position at the University of Iowa. Mitchell will be formally introduced Monday during a news conference at the Ball State Alumni Center in Muncie.... Read More

Kimball International swings to profit in Q2

Jasper-based Kimball International Inc. (Nasdaq: KBAL) is reporting fiscal second quarter net income of $3 million, up from a loss of $5.7 million during the same period last year. CEO Kristie Juster says second quarter sales grew 21% because of "significant contributions" from each of the company's end markets, especially hospitality.... Read More

Subaru plant hits production milestone

Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is celebrating a milestone as it marks the seven millionth vehicle to roll off the assembly line in the Lafayette plant’s 35-year history, regardless of brand. On Thursday morning, workers completed the assembly of a 2023 Subaru Ascent Limited.... Read More

Retired employees association names new leadership

The Retired Indiana Public Employees Association has named Jessica Love executive director, succeeding Bill Murphy, who retired after more than 43 years with the nonprofit. RIPEA was created by the Indiana Legislature to protect the benefits of retired and working members of the Public Employee Retirement Fund.... Read More

Purdue researchers receive $150K to develop ideas

Purdue University is awarding nearly $150,000 to researchers from its College of Agriculture and College of Engineering to help bring their ideas to life. The awards are available through Purdue's Trask Innovation Fund, managed by the Purdue Research Foundation Office of Technology Commercialization, and intend to make the recipient's work more attractive for commercial use.... Read More

Ivy Tech lays out 3-year road map

Ivy Tech Community College has released a three-year strategic plan which will serve as a roadmap for the institution as it addresses the need for training in advanced manufacturing, nursing and other growing industries... Read More

New partnership brings Harvard, UPenn classes to IPS

Students in Indianapolis Public schools can now take courses from Harvard University or the University of Pennsylvania without leaving their high school classrooms. IPS is the first district in the state to partner with the National Education Equity Lab.... Read More

Food safety tool earns $100K from innovation fund

A Purdue startup, which was just named to a prestigious business school list of “most fundable” companies, is also reaping awards at home. West Lafayette-based OmniVis was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Purdue Ag-Celerator, an agriculture innovation fund. ... Read More

Crawfordsville unveils rebranding

The city of Crawfordsville on Thursday announced a new brand it says will allow for better marketing and engagement with the community and visitors. The rebranding effort includes a new seal, logo and tagline for the city.... Read More