Institutions have a significant impact on the region– and the area’s students. by Laurie Wink Students who invest in college degrees generally get higher paying jobs and earn more over a lifetime than those without degrees. So, while much has been said about escalating costs of higher education, the overall return on investment ROI of […]
Officials look to landmark birthdays to ignite tourism industry. by Lesly Bailey Let the celebrations begin! Officials are looking to milestone anniversaries to further spark the tourism industry, ignite local residents’ interest and build momentum for years to come. The big blowout is the state of Indiana’s bicentennial, which includes bison and a torch relay,
Enterprising women at the helm. Advice from women leaders who cleared the glass ceiling. by Jerry Davich Lynne Rehmel’s career wheels first hit the road 35 years ago. She has been involved in every aspect of the transportation business, from customer service and sales to safety director, terminal supervisor and operations manager. “As a new
Trying to make the world a better place, in the workplace and in public service. by Laurie Wink In our highly competitive, hurry-up world, we face a continuous barrage of TV news, social media blasts and viral videos with freely shared opinions that can spark conflicts. In response to growing evidence of bad behavior, some
An update on arts and entertainment options and things to do and see across the region. Northwest Indiana by John Cain Michigan City’s Lubeznik Center for the Arts is giving its annual outdoor festival, now in its 35th year, a new name (Lubeznik Art & Artisan Festival) and a refreshing new twist this year, giving
James Muhammad helps Lakeshore Public Media cut debt, add programming. by Barbara Eastman James A. Muhammad, president and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media (LPM), grew up in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He went to Stillman College on a choral music scholarship and traveled the country performing with the college choir, but majored in communications. His parents were fans
WEST LAFAYETTE and BLOOMINGTON – Purdue University has been recognized as one of the top institutions in the world for the number of U.S. utility patents granted in 2015. A report from the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association determined Purdue patents rank among top universities as 15th worldwide. The report says Purdue was issued
INDIANAPOLIS – An annual business climate report brings mixed news for Indiana. The state ranks 16th overall in CNBC’s “America’s Top States For Business: 2016,” down three spots from last year. However, Indiana is ranked first in the nation in cost of doing business and infrastructure. The state lagged in areas including quality of life and
