WEST LAFAYETTE – France A. Cordova, president of the Purdue University, is featured in a PBS-sponsored educational program and documentary highlighting women whose accomplishments in society, arts and science has helped shape America. “Makers: Women Who Make America,” tells the story of women’s advancement in America over the past 50 years. The three-part series will […]
HAMMOND – The School of Management at Purdue University Calumet has named Jane Mutchler as dean. She is currently associate dean at Georgia State University near Atlanta. She will officially take over at Purdue Calumet on Aug. 1. Mutchler is a graduate of the University of South Florida and earned her doctorate in accounting and
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Wellness programs benefit workers and employers alike. by Rick A. Richards It’s hard to find any disagreement with the idea that proper exercise and the right diet can do wonders, and it’s a formula Northwest Indiana companies are embracing for their workers. A growing number of companies are finding that encouraging workers to stay fit
Former NFL lineman builds fitness business. by Rick A. Richards Jared Tomich is a pretty imposing guy. He stands 6 feet, 3 inches tall and his weight isn’t far off from the 283 pounds he carried when he played in defensive lineman in the National Football League. In the five years since he left the
SOUTH BEND – The College Football Hall of Fame in downtown South Bend will honor those who have given their lives in defense of the country over the Memorial Day weekend. The hall will present a new exhibit featuring Pat Tillman who was a veteran and a College Football Hall of Famer. The exhibit will
Porter-Starke Services will hold its 3rd annual Living Health, Balance & Hope Symposium and Breakfast at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 24. The speaker is Joan Borysenko, a researchers, author and scientist, who will talk about research on the mind-body connection and it impacts well-being. The event will be held at Valparaiso University’s Harre Union Ballroom
SOUTH BEND – Royal Adhesives & Sealants of South Bend has acquired a New Hampshire company, Extreme Adhesives. Royal Adhesives is owned by Arsenal Capital Partners, a private equity group in New York. In the last two years, the company has acquired two other adhesive companies, bringing total employment to 330. In South Bend, the
RENSSELAER – Wilson Industrial Sales Co. Inc. has announced plans for a 10,000-square-foot, $2.2 million expansion. The company distributes inorganic chemicals to agricultural and industrial clients. The company has 35 employees in the region and plans to add 15 new workers over the next three years. Wilson Industrial Sales has customers in the U.S., Canada
IRVING, Texas – Hostess Brands Inc., based in Texas, has announced it could close 21 retail outlets in Indiana, including four in Northwest Indiana, if it isn’t able to reach a favorable Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The four region outlets are in Hobart, Merrillville, Michigan City and Munster. The potential closings represent 53 jobs in Northwest
