At 28 years old, Nathan Kring is doing what nobody else in Indiana at his age is doing — leading a local economic development organization. At the same time, he is completing a master of business administration (MBA) degree at IU Kokomo after a four-year stint as an interpreter with the U.S. Army’s 10th… Read more »
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IUK's 'Grand Challenge': Changing a culture that does not always value higher education
When most folks in the Indiana University community hear the term “Grand Challenges,” the first thing that usually sprouts to mind is IU’s $300 million effort to fund interdisciplinary research projects addressing some of the world’s most pressing and large-scale issues during the next five years. But at IU Kokomo, Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke has put… Read more »
Second annual E2E Convergence takes an in-depth look at higher ed, industry practices to bridge the "skills gap" throughout Indiana
Since 2013, the state of Indiana has added more than 140,000 jobs. That’s a good story to tell, said former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann — but there’s a catch. “The tough part about that if you’re the employer … is you know how difficult it now is to find employees,” Ellspermann said. “That’s the… Read more »
Mid-year economic outlook at IU Southeast shows lots of jobs, shortage of skilled workers
It’s a familiar refrain throughout much of Indiana these days — plenty of jobs to go around, but not enough skilled workers to fill them. Southern Indiana is no exception. During the Mid-Year Economic Outlook Breakfast held May 17 at IU Southeast, presenters reiterated the ongoing challenge that labor education presents for the region. Despite… Read more »
STEPHAN: Indiana must act now to expand its technically oriented workforce to remain a key player in the health and life sciences industry
As the demand for education-intensive jobs continues to grow in a technology-driven world, skills development within Indiana’s health and life sciences sector requires specific attention. This is the major finding of a recently released report conducted for BioCrossroads by TEConomy Partners, in which I took part in a panel discussion. The panel was moderated by… Read more »
Keynote speaker for E2E Convergence named new president of Ivy Tech Community College
According to the The Indianapolis Star, former Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann was unanimously named Wednesday as president of Ivy Tech Community College by the institution’s board of trustees. She will replace current Ivy Tech President Tom Snyder, who is retiring. Ellspermann resigned from office on March 2 to seek Ivy Tech’s presidency and emerged… Read more »
Second annual E2E Convergence to focus on improved career preparedness and technical proficiency for Indiana’s college graduates
Less than 48 hours from now, leaders in industry, higher education, government and workforce development will gather at IUPUI to address one of Indiana’s most pressing economic issues during the second annual E2E Convergence event. Convened by Innovate Indiana with support from Lilly Endowment Inc., E2E Convergence is focused on increasing and enhancing job-related experiences… Read more »
Eight IPFW students walk away with prizes, cash from 19th annual research symposium
Eight students recently were announced as winners of Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne’s 19th annual Student Research and Creative Endeavor Symposium. More than 100 undergraduate and graduate students — a record for the event — presented research in posters that were judged by faculty teams. Judging criteria included poster content, student presentation and… Read more »
IU School of Medicine Northwest student is recognized for research into women's health
Dana Jones, a third-year medical student at IU’s School of Medicine Northwest, recently won first place honors for a poster presentation during the American Medical Women’s Association’s (AMWA) 101st annual conference in Miami, Fla. Jones’ presentation was titled “Pregnancy and an Expanding Right Breast Mass.” It detailed a case involving a young pregnant female with… Read more »
Regional campuses claim three President's Awards for Teaching; IUSM's Bruce Molitoris is recognized as a Distinguished Professor
Since 1974, the President’s Award for Teaching has recognized 125 IU educators for outstanding teaching, research or service throughout IU’s campuses statewide. As an award for distinguished teaching, it honors top faculty, their commitment to students’ education and their devotion to the university’s fundamental mission of educational and research excellence. When it comes to… Read more »