Indiana University has named David Sobotka as director of engagement for Evansville and southwest Indiana. Currently the director of Purdue University's Technical Assistance Program (TAP) offices in Jasper and Evansville, Sobotka will now serve as the face of both IU and Purdue for economic development in Evansville and southwest Indiana.

Indiana University has announced the opening of its newly created Office of Engagement in Evansville. The new office will provide southwest Indiana with a 'front door' to IU, directly connecting the region to the university. By serving as a gateway for the community to access IU's resources, the office will enable the university to play a greater role in contributing to economic development in that region.

Indiana University's Innovation Center, a new $10 million home to university researchers and private start-up companies, was formally dedicated today (Nov. 9) by IU President Michael A. McRobbie.

Indiana University's $10 million Innovation Center will be formally dedicated by IU President Michael McRobbie in a 10 a.m. ceremony on Monday (Nov. 9).

The Indiana University Innovation Center, a new $10 million home to university researchers and private start-up companies, will be formally dedicated Monday, Nov. 9, by IU President Michael A. McRobbie. The facility is a key component of the President's Innovate Indiana initiative.

Indiana University's Research and Technology Corp. is moving forward with prototype development of a heart pump for infants invented through a collaboration between an IU cardiothoracic surgeon and a Purdue University engineer.

An Indiana University School of Optometry researcher and the IU spinout company she formed to develop a new diagnostic camera have both received grants from federal agencies to advance work toward preventing vision loss in diabetes patients.

The Indiana University Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs will again host its "Science Saturday at Classic IU" outreach program during the Circle City Classic celebrations.

Indiana University has announced the creation of a Web site -- www.stimulus.iu.edu -- to provide information about federal grants the university has received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Through Aug. 31, IU has received $16,980,925 as a result of the federal economic stimulus act.

Indiana University continues to lead all public and private institutions in the state of Indiana in granting baccalaureate and most graduate degrees, and a new study indicates that IU graduates are making vital contributions to the state well after they receive their degrees.

A nationally renowned scholar on Latino educational issues will be the featured speaker at a special event celebrating the partnership between the IU School of Education and the Indianapolis Latino community. The event on Thursday (April 30) also will mark the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the School of Education and Indianapolis Latino organizations.

Indiana University and Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center recognized the success of an ongoing partnership to enhance national security and advance research opportunities in life sciences, physics and other fields during a ceremony Monday (April 13) at IU's Cyclotron Facility.

An Indiana University School of Optometry faculty member's company is nearing completion of a diagnostic camera that could aid in saving the vision of millions of people worldwide. Dr. Ann Elsner, director of IU's Borish Center for Ophthalmic Research, believes screening to prevent one of the most devastating aspects of diabetes -- vision loss and blindness from diabetic retinopathy -- could be expanded to millions of underserved people if a more affordable diagnostic camera were available.

The world economy may be sputtering, but for Indiana University's first two spin-out companies -- WisdomTools and Information in Place -- business has taken off, literally, to the moon, Mars and beyond. Fresh on the heels of the acquisition of WisdomTools by its IU Research Park neighbor Information in Place, the newly-reconfigured company has announced groundbreaking projects with NASA and the National Science Foundation to deliver state-of-the-art engaging learning.

Indiana University's Kelley School of Business publicly announced a $15 million gift, which will ignite an ambitious $60 million capital campaign to transform its facilities for undergraduate students. The gift is from a graduate of the Kelley School who wishes to remain anonymous.

The 2009 IU Business Conference on March 11 will feature a discussion of three topics that have converged to create significant challenges for companies -- health care, energy and the environment -- led by New York Times columnist David Brooks.

Professor Michael Baye has returned to Indiana University's Kelley School of Business after spending the past year and a half as director of the Bureau of Economics at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

David Gard began his new role Dec. 1 as executive director in Indiana University's Office of Engagement. Gard assumed the position after more than two years as a deputy director with the Indiana Economic Development Corp.

David Gard began his new role Monday as executive director in Indiana University's Office of Engagement. Gard assumed the position after more than two years as a deputy director with the Indiana Economic Development Corp.

Alumni of Groups, an IU program that has served nearly 10,000 young people from under-represented populations -- including many who were the first in their families to attend college -- are gathering for a 40th anniversary reunion on the Bloomington campus Oct. 24-26.

Indiana University's Kelley School of Business has invited several people who are responsible for managing the financial risks at some of the world's top companies, including some who are its alumni, to participate in its first CFO Roundtable on Oct. 3.

Thomas A. Morrison, a senior administrator at Ball State University, has been chosen as Indiana University's chief liaison and representative to members of the Indiana General Assembly. He will join IU on Oct. 13 as associate vice president for public affairs and state relations.

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie announced today (Aug. 1) that he has appointed a 13-member committee of faculty, administrators, alumni and Athletic Department representatives to begin a nationwide search for a new athletics director.

Educators from the Indiana University School of Education are involved in an initiative to support Indiana teachers and administrators to better prepare their students for success in algebra, starting with a free conference for 200 today in Indianapolis.