GM Investing $51M in Bedford Plant

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) has announced plans to invest more than $51 million into its facility in Bedford. The automaker says it will install state-of-the-art equipment to support the manufacture of drive unit castings for the Chevrolet Silverado EV, as well as other existing applications.... Read More

Tech Collaboration Expanding in Indy Neighborhood

Several new partnerships are expanding the collaboration of advanced technology in the 46218 community of Indianapolis. The efforts are part of the Enhancing Opportunity in Indianapolis grant from Lilly Endowment, branded as AT46218, that consists of collaborative strategies and programs to help residents living in poverty make progress toward economic self-sufficiency.... Read More

Purdue University Northwest Adds New Degree

The Purdue University Board of Trustees has approved a new Doctor of Technology degree at Purdue University Northwest. The program will be the university's second doctoral degree, joining the Doctorate of Nursing Practice that began in 2015.... Read More

Ivy Tech Foundation Names New President

Ivy Tech Community College has hired Courtney Roberts as president of the Ivy Tech Foundation. Roberts, who will also serve as senior vice president of development at Ivy Tech, will begin her new role January 4.... Read More

Tire Rack Acquired, HQ Remains in South Bend

Two big names in the tire industry, including one deeply rooted in Indiana, are joining forces. Arizona-based Discount Tire says it is acquiring Tire Rack, a leading tire tester and direct-to-consumer tire source headquartered in South Bend.... Read More

Rose-Hulman Professor to Compete on Jeopardy!

A professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology will be in the national spotlight this week. Julia Williams will take part in the inaugural Jeopardy! Professors Tournament, in which 15 instructors from colleges and universities throughout the country will compete for a... Read More

NIIC Names New Chief Executive Officer

The executive committee of the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center in Fort Wayne has named Mike Fritsch president and chief executive officer, succeeding former NIIC interim president and CEO Ted Baker.... Read More

Foellinger Foundation Awards Grants

More than $3 million in grants has been approved by the Foellinger Foundation board of directors. The funding for early childhood and family development will support nonprofit organizations providing services. ... Read More