Indiana University Bloomington Launches New Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
Indiana University Bloomington opened a new cross-disciplinary center dedicated to artificial intelligence research, drawing faculty from computer science, medicine, and public policy.
Education
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Purdue University Reports Record Engineering Enrollment for Third Straight Year
Purdue University's College of Engineering enrolled its largest freshman class on record, extending a multi-year growth streak driven by rising national rankings.
University of Notre Dame Overhauls Computer Science Curriculum for Cybersecurity Focus
The University of Notre Dame is restructuring its computer science curriculum to place greater emphasis on cybersecurity and applied cryptography.
Ivy Tech Community College Launches Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Partnership
Ivy Tech Community College is partnering with regional manufacturers to train students directly for entry-level advanced manufacturing positions.
Butler University Breaks Ground on New Home for Lacy School of Business
Butler University began construction on a new building for its Lacy School of Business, backed by a mix of university funding and private donations.
Indiana State University Expands Environmental Science Program With New Field Station
Indiana State University added a new field research station along the Wabash River, expanding hands-on fieldwork for environmental science students.
Healthcare
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Reid Health Opens Second Cardiac Catheterization Lab Amid Rising Demand
Reid Health added a second cardiac catheterization lab in Richmond to reduce wait times for heart procedures as eastern Indiana's population ages.
Parkview Health Opens Dedicated Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Center in Fort Wayne
Parkview Health opened a new outpatient surgery center in Fort Wayne focused on same-day joint replacement and orthopedic procedures.
IU Health Methodist Hospital Breaks Ground on Expanded Cancer Center
IU Health Methodist Hospital began construction on a major expansion of its cancer center to add outpatient treatment capacity in downtown Indianapolis.
IU Health Ball Memorial Expands Addiction Treatment Program Amid Rising Overdose Rates
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital expanded its addiction medicine program, adding outpatient treatment slots and a new peer recovery coach initiative.
Deaconess Gateway Earns Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
Deaconess Gateway Hospital became southwestern Indiana's first hospital certified as a comprehensive stroke center.
Business Leaders
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West Lafayette EdTech Founder Raymond Nnamdi Turns Down Acquisition Offer to Stay Independent
Raymond Nnamdi turned down a nine-figure acquisition offer for his West Lafayette-based tutoring platform, betting on continued independent growth.
Felicia Owens's Indianapolis Childcare Network Expands to Address Waitlist Crisis
Felicia Owens's Indianapolis-based childcare center network is opening three new locations to address waitlists that have topped a year in some neighborhoods.
Indianapolis Entrepreneur Marcus Holloway Raises $18 Million for Logistics Startup
Marcus Holloway's Indianapolis-based logistics software startup, CrossDock, closed an $18 million Series B to expand its freight scheduling technology.
Fishers Startup Founder Camille Torres Sells AI Company for $60 Million
Camille Torres's Fishers-based AI startup, ClarityWorks, was acquired by a national data analytics firm for $60 million after five years of growth.
Evansville Hospitality Founder Bianca Farrow Adds Fourth Riverfront Hotel
Bianca Farrow's Evansville hospitality group acquired its fourth riverfront hotel, continuing a decade-long consolidation of the city's downtown lodging market.
Finance & Economy
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Home Prices in Hamilton County Keep Climbing Amid Persistent Inventory Shortage
Home prices across Hamilton County continue rising as limited housing inventory keeps competition intense among buyers in Carmel, Fishers, and Westfield.
Indiana Utilities Ramp Up Grid Investment Ahead of Battery Plant Expansions
Indiana's major utilities are significantly increasing grid investment to support new electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants across the state.
Indianapolis International Airport Breaks Ground on New Air Cargo Facility
Indianapolis International Airport began construction on a new air cargo facility as e-commerce shipping volume through the airport continues rising.
Venture Capital Flowing Into Indiana's Semiconductor Sector Hits New High
Venture capital investment in Indiana's growing semiconductor research sector reached its highest level in five years, driven by chip design startups near Purdue.
Indiana Soybean Exporters Navigate Shifting International Trade Rules
Indiana's soybean industry is adjusting export strategies as shifting international trade rules affect key overseas markets.
Beauty & Wellness
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Lash and Brow Studios Boom Along South Bend's Eddy Street Corridor
Eyelash extension and brow studios have opened rapidly along South Bend's Eddy Street corridor, reflecting a broader regional boom in specialized beauty microservices.
Lake Monroe Resorts Add Wellness Packages to Capture Summer Tourism Spending
Resorts near Lake Monroe are introducing bundled wellness packages combining spa treatments and outdoor fitness classes to capture summer tourism spending.
Columbus Spas Pair Wellness Packages With the City's Architecture Tourism Draw
Spas in Columbus, Indiana are bundling treatments with the city's famous architecture tours to capture visitors already drawn by its modernist buildings.
Clean Beauty Retailer Expands Broad Ripple Storefront Amid Growing Ingredient-Conscious Demand
A Broad Ripple clean beauty retailer expanded its storefront as demand grows among shoppers seeking transparency about cosmetic ingredients.
Muncie Nutrition Coaching Clinics See Growing Demand From Rural Clients
Nutrition coaching clinics in Muncie report growing demand as rural East Central Indiana clients seek personalized dietary guidance closer to home.