Ball State, Ivy Tech Launch Dual Enrollment Program

Ball State University and Ivy Tech Community College are launching a dual enrollment program that will provide an avenue to earning a bachelor’s degree. The Navigating the Enrolled Student Transition program, or NEST, allows select high school students who have applied to Ball State, but are not yet accepted, to enroll at Ivy Tech in Muncie and live in BSU residence halls.... Read More

Partnership to Bring High-Speed Internet to Shelbyville

A new partnership between the city of Shelbyville and Paris-based infrastructure company Meridiam will bring high-speed internet access to the entire city. Last month, the city signed a letter of intent with Meridiam to provide a minimum of one gigabit of broadband service.... Read More

BioPharma Startup Opens Fishers HQ

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing startup INCOG BioPharma Services is celebrating the opening of its new global headquarters and manufacturing facility in Fishers. The nearly 100,000-square-foot facility provides formulation and filling of injectable drug product into vials, syringes, and cartridges for global biotech companies. ... Read More

Growth in Indiana’s Tech Workforce

The Technology Councils of North America has released the results of a study that examines the migration of technology workers in the post-pandemic world, and Indiana is near the top of the growth list. ... Read More

Purdue Partnership Expands Veterinary Diversity Programming

Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has announced a partnership for a new scholarship program. Purdue says veterinary health company Ethos and veterinary online learning platform VetBloom are committing $500,000 to educational programs and initiatives that target racial disparities in veterinary medicine.... Read More

PRI to Cut Ribbon on New Membership HQ

California-based Performance Racing Industry will next week cut the ribbon on its new membership headquarters in Speedway. The trade organization says the Main Street facility will provide various programs and services for the motorsports community.... Read More

Hoosier Ed Tech Company Acquired

An education technology company headquartered in Putnam County is under new ownership. Standard for Success, which has developed a software platform for teacher evaluation, program assessment and graduation pathways tracking, has been acquired by Texas-based Education Advanced Inc.... Read More

Anthem Shareholders Approve Rebranding

Shareholders of Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc. (NYSE: ANTM) on Wednesday approved the changing of the company's corporate name to Elevance Health Inc. The official rebranding is slated to take place in late June.... Read More

Governor’s Workforce Cabinet Awards Education Grants

The Governor’s Workforce Cabinet has awarded a total of nearly $500,000 to six high schools and career centers through its Education Readiness Grant program. The GWC says recipients will use the funding to purchase smart manufacturing technologies and equipment for the 2022-2023 school year.... Read More

Indy Public Library Begins Search for CEO

The Indianapolis Public Library is searching for its next chief executive officer. The library says it has formed a search committee, comprised of board members, staff, community stakeholders and patrons, to lead the process.... Read More

The Mind Trust Names Talent Innovation Fund Recipients

Indianapolis-based nonprofit The Mind Trust has announced the five recipients of its 2022-2023 Talent Innovation Fund awards. The nonprofit says it is investing $115,000 into projects that will implement "locally-driven, creative approaches" to overcome the education talent challenge in Indianapolis.... Read More