Purdue, Lilly establish medical-focused research center
The Eli Lilly and Co. and Purdue University Research Alliance Center involves more than 50 researchers and 65 graduate students.
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Anderson University president announces retirement
John Pistole became Anderson’s fifth president in 2015 after serving as head of the Transportation Security Administration and deputy director of the FBI.
Tech startup Arrive recruits former Carmel mayor, Elevance CFO
The two additions could help Arrive AI—a maker of smart mailboxes with security and temperature-control features—to gain more traction with municipalities and health care providers.
Mascot Hall of Fame makes closure plans official
More than five years after opening its doors, the Mascot Hall of Fame and Interactive Children’s Museum in Whiting, Indiana, is preparing to close at the end of the summer.
Indy airport, BMV among those affected by global technology outage
A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday.
IU Health plans $421M hospital, 500 jobs in Fort Wayne
The state’s largest health care provider said the five-story hospital will include 140 beds, 17 emergency department exam rooms, and six operating rooms.
Marian University receives $29M gift for medical school
The donation, the largest individual gift in Marian’s history, came from Julie Wood—on behalf of the Tom & Julie Wood Family Foundation.
Vera Bradley unveils brand refresh aimed at ‘reinvigoration’
The Indiana-based company known for its handbags on Thursday said it is “reinvigorating the business and restoring brand relevance” with the help of actress Zooey Deschanel.
Daimler Truck subsidiary to close Plainfield remanufacturing plant
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLC said the closure will affect a total of 80 workers, the first of which are expected to be laid off next month.
Report: Indiana has lost 350K acres of farmland, but productivity rises
The Indiana General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1557 last year, tasking the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to estimate the amount of farmland lost—as well as the cause of it—from 2010 to 2022.
U.S. Olympic Swim Trials pool punches ticket for Fort Wayne
Greater Indianapolis has 16 50-meter pools. Fort Wayne only has one, and it’s used by nine high schools.
Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation to award $150M for Catholic education
The foundation said the gift is believed to be the single largest donation to preK-12 Catholic education in the country’s history.
INDOT approved for $255M in funding for welcome center projects
The projects are part of INDOT’s Rest Area & Welcome Center Improvement Plan, which will ultimately improve 21 rest area and welcome centers across the state over the next 10 years.
Microsoft planning $1B data center in Indiana
The 245,000-square-foot facility, to be located on nearly 500 acres in the Radius Industrial Park, is expected to create up to 200 jobs by the end of 2032.
Ivy Tech, Conexus partner on advanced manufacturing skills training
The pair are teaming to support a growing number of advanced manufacturing companies that are integrating more digital technologies into their operations.
Taylor University launches $500M capital campaign
The Upland university launched the quiet phase of the campaign three years ago and has already raised $275 million toward its goal to date.
Google’s investment in Indiana data center project grows to $2B
Google now plans to spend $2 billion on its data center project in northeast Indiana, the tech giant announced Friday—more than double the amount the company said it would originally invest in the development.
Toyota to spend $1.4B to add EV production at Indiana plant
Production of a new battery electric vehicle at the plant is expected to result in 340 new jobs by the end of 2025, Toyota announced Thursday.
ISU promotes Graves to men’s basketball head coach
Matthew Graves, 49, a former Butler University player (1993-98) and assistant coach (2000-2013) has served as associate head coach for the Sycamores since 2021.
Indiana State names Michael Godard as next president
Godard currently serves as provost at Southeast Missouri State University, where he is also a tenured professor of exercise science.