FEINSTEIN: Matt Painter can finish what Gene Keady helped start at Purdue
Painter was 35 when he took over for Keady. At 53, his Purdue teams have 471 victories and 16 NCAA tournament appearances in 19 years. And a berth in the Final Four.
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Women’s share of exec jobs falls for first time in years, study finds
The stalling of women’s progress in the upper echelons of corporate America is “troubling,” said Ellen Kossek, professor of management at Purdue University. “We’re moving backward,” she said.
Indiana 250: Sue Ellspermann
Sue Ellspermann is president of Ivy Tech Community College, the nation’s largest single accredited statewide community college system with 19 campuses, more than 40 locations and more than 160,000 students.
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry dies after cancer battle
The news of Henry’s passing came just hours after his family said the mayor had entered hospice care following a cancer-related medical emergency early Wednesday.
IBJ Podcast: Ball State hoops star turned bank CEO talks leadership tips, that UNLV game and making moves
Mark Hardwick’s journey as a distinguished Ball State alum continues. He was a key player during the Cardinals’ run of NCAA and NIT appearances, and now he’s CEO of fast-growing First Merchants Bank after nearly 20 years as CFO.
McLaren Racing extends Zak Brown’s contract as CEO through 2030
McLaren is the only team that competes in Formula 1, IndyCar, Formula E, Extreme E and esports.
If it seems everyone can score in March Madness, there’s a reason. Offense has evolved.
As March Madness gets underway, offensive efficiency is at its highest point in almost three decades.
National Bank of Indianapolis co-founder Morrie Maurer dies at 72
Under Maurer’s leadership, The National Bank of Indianapolis grew into the largest locally-owned bank headquartered in Indianapolis. It ranks among the 10 largest banks operating in central Indiana.
Q&A: Ramchand ‘excited’ to take reins as first IU Indianapolis chancellor
Latha Ramchand said she hopes to tap the collective wisdom at Indiana University Indianapolis and capitalize on the university’s location and loyal graduates to “groom the next generation of leaders for the city, the state and the region.”
Musk cannot keep Tesla pay package worth more than $55B, judge rules
The ruling comes more than five years after a shareholder lawsuit targeted Tesla CEO Musk and directors of the company for unjust enrichment.
Steichen’s new direction puts Colts on cusp of playoffs in his first season as coach
A fourth straight home victory on Saturday will give the Colts (9-7) another season sweep of Houston (9-7) and their first postseason appearance since 2020.
Q&A: Indy Chamber’s new CEO Matt Mindrum
Matt Mindrum is a month into his new role and recently spoke with IBJ about his vision for the region’s growth, downtown vitality and his new insights into youth apprenticeships.
Four members of Newfields’ associate board resign in wake of CEO’s departure
Visit Indy executive Chris Gahl said the Newfields board of trustees has a poor track record of communicating with the board of governors.
Indiana Pacers assistant Jim Boylen thankful for USA Basketball coach of year award
Boylen had 52 different players and seven different assistant coaches over the span of the World Cup qualifying tournament. Those groups did their job; they got the U.S. into the World Cup.
Brinegar reflects on decades-long career at Chamber, Statehouse
From his first legislative session in 1981 to his last in 2023, Kevin Brinegar has personally witnessed some of state’s most pivotal, historic moments—either crunching numbers for Senate Republicans or leading the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
Michael A. Carroll Award winner: Daniels still aiming higher, no matter the role
Thinking big and inspiring others to do so as well has been Mitch Daniels’ hallmark through five decades in business, public service and higher education.
Bob Knight’s moves with 1984 Olympic team showed his scouting skills matched his tactical skills
When Knight constructed the last American amateur Olympic team to win gold, he relied on the same philosophy that led the Indiana University Hoosiers to his first two national championships.
Players, colleagues remember Knight as innovator, champion
Those who played for, worked with or competed against Bob Knight expressed their thoughts after the death of the legendary coach.
Pacers keeping coach Rick Carlisle on board with multiyear contract extension
Carlisle returned to the Pacers as head coach in 2021 after previously spending four seasons leading Indiana from 2003-07.
Indiana delegation heading to Switzerland to learn about apprenticeship system
The trip comes as Indiana plans to roll out a new program allowing eligible high school students to receive up to $5,000 in state funding for “career scholarship accounts” that can be used to “shop” for work-based learning experiences.