IU real estate students launch $4.2M private equity firm
All of the money in the fund came from investments rather than donations, meaning those involved expect a return on their input.
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Michael McRobbie: State’s computer networks provide many CHIPS Act opportunities
Indiana University was selected in 1998 to operate and manage the advanced ultra-high-speed Internet2 computer network that today connects hundreds of America’s leading research universities.
Hoosier manufacturers ramping up adoption of advanced technologies, report shows
More than half of Indiana manufacturers have implemented or are testing at least one advanced technology, according to a new report from Conexus Indiana and the Indiana University Kelley School of Business at IUPUI.
IU coach: Vegas tourney a setback for women’s basketball
Indiana University women’s basketball coach Teri Moren said she considered not playing the University of Memphis on Saturday night in the Las Vegas Invitational because no paramedics were on site.
Mike Lopresti: Old Oaken Bucket gives teams something to play for
Someone had found the thing on a farm in the southern part of the state and decided it’d make a fine prize for the winner of the Indiana-Purdue football game.
IU researchers developing virtual-reality tool to treat substance abuse
The high-tech approach allows a patient recovering from substance abuse to interact with potential future versions of himself or herself.
IU School of Medicine researchers study mouse brains to learn about Alzheimer’s
The IU School of Medicine announced won a five-year, $48.8 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, a division of the National Institutes of Health, to create in mice genetic mutations similar to those found in people with late-onset Alzheimer’s.
State teams with Purdue, IU for local government cybersecurity program
The program will offer local government entities free cybersecurity assessments conducted by representatives from Purdue and IU. The state has provided $3.96 million to fund the program.
Indiana University research leader Cate to step down
IU said its research portfolio grew under Fred Cate’s leadership, with more than $732 million in sponsored funding for research, instruction and service in the 2022 fiscal year.
COVID boosters offer 4 to 5 months of protection, study finds
The national study co-authored by researchers at Indianapolis-based Regenstrief Institute and other agencies across the country was designed to gauge the effectiveness and durability of the third and fourth doses of COVID vaccine boosters.
IU medical school wins $49M grant to continue Alzheimer’s studies
The money will be used to study animal models of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease as well as perform rigorous testing of potential therapeutics in animals.
IU law students helping university’s athletes with NIL deals
Students at Indiana University Maurer School of Law are now working with IU Bloomington athletes to make sure they aren’t at risk when they sign off on an agreement.
Huber says his new IU job will put focus on school’s role as an economic engine
Michael Huber, who will become Indiana University’s vice president for university relations, said the school’s role as an engine to improve lives and the economic vitality of Hoosiers was a big draw.
Huber to leave Indy Chamber, join IU as vice president
Indiana University said Michael Huber—who previous served as former Mayor Greg Ballard’s deputy mayor for economic development—will lead government relations efforts at the state and federal level as well as economic engagement.
Holcomb leads Indiana delegation to Taiwan, South Korea in search of high-tech investments
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s visit will tout the Hoosier state as a key place for Asian companies to invest and manufacture computer chips and electric vehicle batteries.
IUPUI realignment could bring big benefits to Indy businesses and economy
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.
Nate Feltman: Transforming IUPUI will pay dividends
For some years, there has been a growing consensus that while IUPUI has been successful on many levels, there is an opportunity to take the presence and engagement of IU and Purdue to the next level in our capital city.
Purdue sees big Indianapolis expansion potential from IUPUI revamp
Purdue, which now has about 5,000 students at IUPUI’s campus, hopes to expand Indianapolis enrollment by at least 1,000 once Purdue begins operating its programs here under its own name.
IUPUI athletic program faces some changes after campus’ realignment
In coordination with Purdue, Indiana University has formed at least nine task forces to tackle various issues related to the realignment of IUPUI—one of which is athletics.
Purdue, IU agree to split IUPUI campus, with both planning growth, stronger Indianapolis identities
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.