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City, universities say West Street stymies development and pedestrian safety

June 20, 2025

The nearly 2-mile stretch north to south from Interstate 65 to Interstate 70 is one of downtown’s busiest streets and reaches up to eight lanes in some places.

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Purdue trustees approve 50-year plan to transform university’s downtown Indianapolis presence

June 6, 2025

Mickey Shuey

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously approved a 50-year master plan for the school’s downtown campus that proposes more than a dozen buildings across 28 acres.

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IU, Purdue Indianapolis campus leaders envision transformed academic cityscape

March 12, 2025 | Daniel Lee

Leaders from the Indianapolis campuses of Indiana and Purdue universities outlined visions for increased collaboration and a transformed urban campus at an Economic Club of Indiana luncheon Wednesday.

Purdue eager for its next Indy era

March 22, 2024 |

Mickey Shuey

Purdue University has its sights set on turning some mostly underdeveloped land on the northeastern portion of IUPUI into the heart of its new Indianapolis satellite campus.

IU, Purdue to study impact of READI economic development program

October 16, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

The Indiana READI program has provided funding for more than 360 economic development projects since it was launched in 2021.

Indiana University, Purdue leaders share goals for Indy campuses

October 12, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

During a forum Thursday hosted by the not-for-profit Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute, officials from IU and Purdue emphasized continuing opportunities for collaboration even as both schools create two independent urban campuses in Indianapolis.

Purdue, High Alpha partner on business, startup programs to be housed at Bottleworks

June 22, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

High Alpha’s space in the Bottleworks District will house Purdue executive education programs in the Mitch Daniels School of Business alongside Purdue-connected inventors and entrepreneurs.

IU, Purdue trustees to vote on IUPUI realignment plan

June 13, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

The vote comes 10 months after the two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding in which they agreed to retire the IUPUI name and rebrand the 536-acre campus as Indiana University Indianapolis.

Indiana University lays out strategic roadmap in ‘IU 2030’ plan

April 11, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

The blueprint includes campus-specific plans for the university’s six campuses outside Bloomington, including IUPUI, which is set to be renamed IU Indianapolis under a realignment plan.

New Purdue president outlines vision for school’s future in Indianapolis

February 15, 2023 |

Susan Orr

The university intends for its realigned Indianapolis campus to act as a center for the fields of cybersecurity, data analytics, manufacturing, microelectronics, artificial intelligence and engineering—“the fields from which the biggest changes are coming.”

IU plans science and tech corridor in Indianapolis to boost STEM degrees

December 2, 2022 | Peter Blanchard

The IU SciTech corridor will begin at the corner of Michigan and West streets, one of the main entrances to the downtown campus and house both IU and Purdue programs, President Pamela Whitten told the university’s board Friday.

Purdue taps former research leader to oversee Indianapolis expansion

November 10, 2022 | Peter Blanchard

Purdue University has rehired Dan Hasler to coordinate the school’s expansion in Indianapolis following an August decision to split IUPUI into separate Indiana University and Purdue operations.

IUPUI realignment could bring big benefits to Indy businesses and economy

August 19, 2022 |

Susan Orr and Taylor Wooten

Local business and tech-industry leaders say they see the effort as a chance to increase the pipeline of qualified employees who can work at local companies.

Purdue, IU agree to split IUPUI campus, with both planning growth, stronger Indianapolis identities

August 12, 2022 |

John Russell

The move is intended to drive growth in enrollment, research and particularly prestige, in part by eliminating the school’s tongue-twisting name. Purdue intends to grow its presence in Indianapolis as well.

Museum quintuples bobblehead run for IU’s national hoops titles

January 11, 2018

When the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum first released dolls commemorating IU’s men’s basketball titles, they sold in record time. The second run is planned to be much bigger.

Do IU’s basketball, football coaching woes portend cracks in Glass’ tenure?

January 3, 2018

It’s too early to pass judgment on men’s basketball coach Archie Miller, but that hasn’t stopped negative chatter on message boards after several disappointing performances. If it hasn’t already, that venom could spill onto IU Athletic Director Fred Glass.

Roundup: Hosting NBA All-Star game carries high costs; sponsors eye Pacers esports team

December 13, 2017

While the economic impact for the 2021 All-Star weekend could top $100 million for Indianapolis, the hard costs and soft expenses for the Pacers and city will easily reach eight figures.

NCAA takes step toward widening alcohol sales at events

October 31, 2017

Leaders of Division I are moving forward to devise a plan to sell alcohol at its championship events, while Division II honchos are taking a hard pass and Division III is taking a wait-and-see approach.

Poll conducted before anthem protests picks Colts, NFL as huge local favorites

September 26, 2017

Central Indiana residents prefer pro football and Indy’s franchise to all other leagues and teams by a wide margin, according to the study. But its author says recent protests by players around the league could put a dent in their popularity.

Notre Dame, IU, Purdue all slide in college football value rankings

September 25, 2017

In the annual study that values college football programs like Wall Street values for-profit companies, Ohio State University leads the pack at $1.5 billion.

Roundup: Pacers hire e-sports director, former Star reporter pens IU book

September 20, 2017

The Pacers organization is preparing to take the virtual court with its new video-gaming team. Meanwhile, Terry Hutchens has compiled a bucket list for Hoosiers hoops fans.

Boiler biz group to host Purdue football pep rally on Monument Circle

August 29, 2017

The Boiler Business Exchange hopes to draw more than 10,000 supporters. Purdue University is eager to keep its brand strong in central Indiana, where many of the school’s alums reside.

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