Starting in the fall of 2017, IU Northwest will begin offering an online option for students who seek a bachelor’s degree in informatics. The curriculum will be jointly administered by six campuses that include IUN, IU Kokomo, IU East, IU South Bend, IU Southeast and IUPUI. “By sharing resources, IU Northwest can offer an informatics… Read more »
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CREED members learn how art and design initiatives at Herron School make key contributions to local, regional and statewide economies
When the topic of economic impact is broached, art and design normally is not the first thing that comes to mind. But during their final meeting of 2016, members of IU’s Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED) learned how the Herron School of Art + Design makes key economic contributions to their surrounding… Read more »
Recent IU economic development activities to be reviewed at CREED’s last quarterly meeting of 2016
A look back at several key economic development and engagement initiatives carried out by IU throughout 2016 will be the focus of the year’s final Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED) meeting set for Wednesday, Nov. 2 at IUPUI’s University Hall. Activities under review include the Steward of Place program at IU Kokomo… Read more »
Three IU economic development programs recognized by UEDA during annual summit in Roanoke, Va.
Three IU economic development programs were recognized on Oct. 18 during the University Economic Development Association’s (UEDA) Annual Summit in Roanoke, Va. Among 20 finalists for UEDA’s Awards of Excellence was IU Bloomington, which was selected for its partnership with the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. to launch the B-Start pre-accelerator. B-Start seeks to provide entrepreneurial… Read more »
At IU Kokomo, it’s never too soon to seek potential innovators, students
When it comes to innovation, inspiration, knowledge and the drive to make our world a better place, it all begins in kindergarten. It’s where youngsters gain their first exposure to the wider world beyond their day-to-day existence. It’s where they begin to dream of what their future lives may be like — but not necessarily… Read more »
The Shared Drive has new, temporary home after Kokomo tornado outbreak
The Shared Drive is back in business — in temporary quarters for now — after an Aug. 24 tornado outbreak in Kokomo heavily damaged the co-working space housed with Inventrek Technology Park. Now at 1763 E. Lincoln Road, The Shared Drive is one of six Inventrek tenants that have relocated to a commercial office building… Read more »
IU Kokomo community comes together to aid tornado recovery
The afternoon of Aug. 24, 2016, will long live in the memories of Kokomo and Howard County residents as multiple tornadoes — including an EF3 — ripped across the region. In the wake of the disaster, students, faculty and staff at IU Kokomo — which closed Aug. 25-26 due… Read more »
Regional campuses, partners encouraged to take advantage of updated guidelines for IU’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Fund
One of the highlights to emerge from meetings of IU’s Council of Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED) earlier this year were revised eligibility guidelines for its Regional Economic Development (RED) fund. Established in 2010 by IU’s Office of the Vice President for Engagement, CREED offers a university-wide forum to address regional economic development issues…. Read more »
Tornado takes its toll on Inventrek Technology Park; facility to be closed at least 4 to 5 months for repairs
When an tornado outbreak laid siege to Kokomo last Wednesday, about 200 people took refuge inside Inventrek Technology Park when the building was hit — and all emerged unharmed. However, the 98,000-square-foot facility — which hosts about 26 companies, Ivy Tech Kokomo’s nursing and health science programs and The Shared Drive co-working space — sustained… Read more »
Three IU economic development projects are selected as finalists for UEDA Awards of Excellence
Three Indiana University programs are among 20 finalists for the University Economic Development Association’s (UEDA) Awards of Excellence to be presented at UEDA’s Annual Summit on Oct. 16-19 in Roanoke, Va. Under the “Innovation and Talent” category, IU Bloomington was selected for its partnership with the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. to launch the B-Start pre-accelerator…. Read more »