Bennett draws up education game plan
Indiana’s superintendent of public instruction stresses reading, math and competition.
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Life sciences stand to gain from stimulus spending
Indiana and Purdue universities are well-positioned to take advantage of the $11.5 billion available for life sciences and
biotech research from the federal stimulus package.
Prolonged woes reshape Connersville, city once known as ‘Little Detroit’
With economists predicting the statewide unemployment average will reach 10 percent this year, the experience of a hard-hit
city like Connersville offers a glimpse of what lies ahead for other manufacturing-reliant Hoosier communities.
Column on education spoke the truth
Education is empowermentâ??not just for the community but for the individual.
Youth program may promote sense of purpose
Though I’m an economist, and not much skilled at matters of the heart, it seems to me there’s something amiss in today’s national psyche. There’s no real sense of purpose or unity. For those of us old enough to have had very close relatives who lived through the Great Depression, today just feels different from […]
IU hosts important conference on U.S.-China business cooperation
Indiana University on April 15-17 will present what might be the most ambitious conference all year on U.S.-China business cooperation.
Education, health still key issues
The people of Indiana need to work to improve education, the overall health of our work force, and productivity and innovation.
To boost Indiana’s economic vitality, reform high schools and retrain biz leaders
Beyond a sincere effort to improve high school education, we require massive retraining of our
business leaders and managers.
Linking specialties is key to life sciences
The Indiana Innovation Alliance will bring together researchers from both IU and Purdue and keep much intellectual property innovation in Indiana.
Low graduation rates bode poorly for state
With high school graduation rates as low as they are in Indiana, I find it amazing that Indiana isn’t at the very bottom of
the statistical ladder described in Morton Marcus’ March 16 column.
Stage designer helps theaters bring stories to life
Rob Koharchik, 40, has designed sets for local theaters including IRT and the Civic, developing a national reputation along with a keen eye for detail and an uncanny ability to marry form with function.
Quest for new rocket fuel leads scientists to kitchen
At Purdue University, the quest for a new missile and spacecraft fuel has
brought together an oil-and-vinegar mix of rocket scientists and food scientists.
IU journalism school’s enrollment spike bucks slump
At a time when the field of journalism is shedding thousands of jobs, Indiana University’s journalism department is seeing
record growth.
529 Plans remain solid vehicle
Indiana’s CollegeChoice 529 Plans offer a number of great investment options to save for children’s college costs.
Purdue student venture fund invests in Kylin Therapeutics
Purdue University’s Student-Managed Venture Fund is betting its bank on West Lafayette-based biotech startup Kylin Therapeutics
Inc.
Indiana Public worker, teacher funds have lost $8B in 15 months
The state’s two biggest pension funds are poised to combine into one Indiana Public Retirement System, with a single executive
director and board.
Creative Street scores with online education
The rising popularity of online education is ringing up sales for a local firm better known for video production.
School makes move into historic Lockerbie building
The private Todd Academy plans to move into a historic building at the northwest corner of East and New York streets in Lockerbie
Square.
A merger of education and art
The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based not-for-profit that supports education reform, is sponsoring an art show March 6 at the Harrison Center for the Arts.
Vocational art school grows at Pyramids
The Art Institute of Indianapolis is expanding its presence at the Pyramids with the addition of offices, classrooms, specialty labs and a lounge for its growing student population.