Indiana University has been designated as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). This designation recognizes IU’s commitment across all of its campuses to being a leading institution in fostering regional economic development. IU’s successful application culminates an intensive year-long process of institutional self-study and engagement with… Read more »
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New Regional Commons website fosters collaboration across IU campuses
Indiana University’s new Regional Commons website brings together information for and about IU’s regional campuses and provides opportunities for faculty, staff and students to connect to projects, propose new collaborations and find resources to support teaching and learning. The Regional Commons chronicles collaborative activities of the regional campuses under the auspices of the Blueprint for… Read more »
IU's 2014 Business Outlook Tour visiting nine cities beginning in Indianapolis Nov. 6
Five years after the financial crisis sent the U.S. economy into a tailspin, the nation’s recovery from recession is still tentative and concerns about fiscal leadership remain in light of the federal government shutdown. In their annual forecast tour of the state, economists at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business will report what lies in… Read more »
IU East, Richmond building on new momentum
Yesterday Bill Stephan and I had the opportunity to travel to Richmond to meet with new IU East Chancellor Kathryn Cruz-Uribe along with Patty Crawford, special assistant to the Chancellor, and David Frantz, dean of the School of Business and Economics. Chancellor Cruz-Uribe is committed to building upon IU East’s vital role as a valued… Read more »
IU regional economic development leaders convene in Indianapolis
IU’s Council on Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED), comprised of chancellor-appointed representatives from each IU campus, will convene today at the IUPUI Campus Center. The meetings enable CREED representatives to provide updates on economic development-related activities across each campus, fostering greater communication, knowledge transfer, and sharing of best practices to promote statewide economic development. … Read more »
IU hosts Indiana's leading economic development officials
The Office of the Vice President for Engagement was pleased to have the opportunity to recently host the State of Indiana’s two leading economic development officials on the IU Bloomington campus. Indiana Secretary of Commerce Victor Smith and Indiana Economic Development Corporation President Eric Doden visited the IU Technology Park and toured the start-of-the-art Cyberinfrastructure… Read more »
IU partnering in new Indiana Biosciences Research Institute
Indiana University is proud to be a collaborative partner and supporter of the first industry-led life sciences research institute in the nation. The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI), officially announced today by Gov. Mike Pence, represents a dynamic new public-private partnership that will enhance collaborations among the state’s leading life sciences industry with its world class… Read more »
Powder Keg conference set to launch in Indianapolis; IU among sponsors
Hundreds of entrepreneurs and innovators from across the county will descend on Indianapolis this week for the inaugural Powder Keg conference to be held in the city from October 17-19. Presented by Verge, the largest community of technology entrepreneurs, startups, software developers and investors in the Midwest, Powder Keg represents the first national conference of… Read more »
IU Kokomo named finalist for 2012 UEDA Excellence in Leadership and Collaboration award
The University Economic Development Association has chosen three finalist in each of the five awards categories for the UEDA Awards of Excellence. Congratulations to Indiana University Kokomo for being named a finalist for the 2012 UEDA Excellence in Leadership and Collaboration award! IU Kokomo is one of three finalist in the running for this award for their Regional Transformation Initiative. IU Kokomo… Read more »
Indiana CTSI Translational Science Master's Program Prepares New Generation of Research Scientists
Although scientific discoveries in the field of medicine are advancing at an increasingly rapid pace, the amount of time it takes for these discoveries to travel from the research laboratory to your local doctor’s office or hospital has not undergone a similar transformation. Many experts estimate it can take as long as 17 years for… Read more »