Rising crop prices, USDA payment announcements lift farmer sentiment
Ag producer sentiment rebounded in June as farmers’ expressed a more optimistic outlook about the future of the ag economy.
How to fix rural digital divide
Private industry, government work together to bring broadband to more Hoosiers In rural America, it’s often a case of “the haves” and “have nots” when it comes to high-speed internet service—and Indiana is no exception. Rural areas have been largely left out when it comes to building or improving fiber networks. Federal, state and private …
Global defense and security firm Saab’s new US advanced manufacturing site will bring up to 300 jobs to Indiana
Sweden-based global defense and security company Saab will bring up to 300 jobs to Indiana once its new advanced manufacturing site is operational.
Ivy Tech, Purdue programs that assist students honored by state
Ivy Tech Community College’s Associated Accelerated Program and Purdue University’s Purdue Promise programs were recipients of the 2018 Stan Jones Student Success Award presented by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The award was named in honor of the late Stan Jones, president of Complete College America and former Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education. “The …
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Report shows 540,000 Hoosiers working in advanced manufacturing; highest level since 2001
Advanced manufacturing employment in Indiana now features more than 540,000 workers employed in the sector, the highest employment level since 2001, according to a new report from Detroit-based LIFT—Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow, a Manufacturing USA institute. Employer demand spiked in Indiana, growing by 30 percent between the second quarter of 2018 and third quarter of …
Purdue University name will remain prominent feature on diplomas awarded at satellite campuses
Purdue University has reversed a decision to alter diplomas awarded at its satellite campuses. The Purdue University Board of Trustees during its Oct. 12 meeting approved a change to the diplomas awarded at Purdue University Northwest and Purdue University Fort Wayne. The overall diploma design will remain unchanged but now will note which campus a …
Purdue University Northwest diploma approved by Purdue Trustees
HAMMOND — Purdue University Northwest students graduating in May 2019 will be the first graduating class to receive a Purdue University Northwest diploma. “This is an exciting step forward for Purdue Northwest,” said Chancellor Thomas L. Keon. “Everything we do as a comprehensive university to ensure the success of our graduates—from high-quality teaching and scholarship, …
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Ivy Tech Community College sees increase in students transferring credits to four-year universities
INDIANAPOLIS – Ivy Tech Community College sent 25,887 students with transfer credits to four-year higher education institutions during the 2016-2017 academic year, a 2.6 percent increase from 25,233 in the 2015-2016 academic year. Additionally, the college saw 2,970 students transfer a certificate or degree, which reflects a 23 percent increase in certificates and degrees earned. …