By Emil Venere, Cynthia Sequin Purdue University Two Purdue University innovators have been selected by Forbes magazine for its annual “30 Under 30” list of outstanding young researchers who are younger than 30. Rebecca Kramer, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering‘s School of Mechanical Engineering, and Ian Klein, a graduate student in the …read more.

Indiana will participate in a public-private partnership to expand research, development and job creation in composite material technology, with the U.S. Department of Energy’s selection today of a multistate group for a $70 million federal investment to support automotive, defense, aerospace, motorsports, advanced materials and energy-related sectors. “Composite materials are revolutionizing the manufacturing sector, especially …read more.

US News and World Report has included several Indiana colleges and universities on a list ranking the best online degree programs. The IU Kelley School of Business was rated number one among all online MBA and graduate business degree programs. Five schools from Indiana made the top 200 for bachelor’s degrees, based on factors which …read more.

By CARLEE GLASSBURN Purdue University The annual Midwest Women in Agriculture Conference is set to meet the needs of women in all sectors of agriculture. The conference will be held Feb. 18 and 19 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, 800 E. 81st Ave. A preconference program will be held at 1 …read more.

By NICK ROGERS Purdue University Purdue Extension will host 20 statewide community forums in January and February to aid the Purdue University College of Agriculture in its strategic planning. Free and open to the public, the forums are intended to gather feedback to consider as the College of Agriculture creates its five-year strategic plan later …read more.

[weaver_youtube EXA01c0WL5o rel=0]   By EMIL VENERE Purdue University New research findings point toward a class of compounds that could be effective in combating infections caused by enterovirus D68, which has stricken children with serious respiratory infections and might be associated with polio-like symptoms in the United States and elsewhere. The researchers have used a …read more.

By JIM BUSH Purdue University Purdue University’s Board of Trustees on Saturday, Dec. 20 approved a 0.1 percent weighted average reduction in room rates on the West Lafayette campus for the 2015-16 academic year, and board rates will remain flat. This marks the third consecutive year that overall rates have decreased. The board also approved …read more.

College isn’t cheap. There’s no doubt about that. And with the class of 2015 about to be up to their ears in college applications, the esteemed finance publisher Kiplinger has offered up its list of best college values in the nation. And a number of Hoosier schools made the list. “We salute this year’s top …read more.

By KEITH ROBINSON Purdue University How low can they go? We’re talking gas prices here. Plummeting gasoline prices over the past couple of months are expected to remain low through at least the spring, signaling generally good fortunes for the nation’s economy, said Purdue University energy economist Wally Tyner. The national average price for regular …read more.

Creighton Brothers farm in Atwood, Ind., announced a $5 million pledge to Purdue University Creighton Brothers Vice President Mindy Truex Creighton tells Inside INdiana Business the donation was made to honor company founders Hobart and Russell Creighton. She stated the donation will give students a chance to learn of the Creighton brothers’ legacy. Founded almost …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue University’s College of Engineering have signed off on a transfer agreement that creates a path for Ivy Tech pre-engineering students to continue their studies towards a bachelor’s degree in one of two engineering disciplines at Purdue. The agreement joins several transfer agreements between the two schools, including the innovative …read more.

Purdue University student/entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to compete for more than $10,000 in seed funds to support the commercialization of their online and mobile media technology innovations at the Fourth Annual Schurz Innovation Challenge. There will be 13 student teams competing for the funds during competition, which will be held from 4:30 p.m. to …read more.

Items representing Purdue University’s contributions to flight and space history flew onboard this week’s first test of Orion from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Space Launch Complex. Purdue is the alma mater of 23 NASA astronauts. The Orion flight test, a two-orbit, four-hour flight that tested many of the systems most critical to safety, was …read more.

Purdue University on Thursday, Dec. 4 announced that GE Global Research will invest up to $10 million in a five-year partnership focused on research and development in advanced manufacturing. The GE/Purdue Partnership in Research and Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing (GE/Purdue PRIAM) will push a new era in manufacturing, promoting technologies that enable the digitization, decentralization …read more.

By NANCY BORKHOLDER Ag/NR Secretary, Purdue Extension Elkhart County Nutrition is always a hot topic when it comes to dairy cattle farmers. With the fluctuation in feed prices, the weather, and the newly harvested crop it can be a task for dairy cattle farms to find that right ration balance for their operations. Purdue Extension …read more.

BLOOMINGTON – It came down to the final second, just like any rivalry should. In the 90th edition of The Old Oaken Bucket Game, Indiana defeated Purdue, 23-16. The Hoosiers, led by two big runs from senior D’Angelo Roberts, drove down the field for a Zander Diamont rushing score with 27 seconds remaining. Junior Tevin …read more.

By EMIL VENERE Purdue University Researchers at Nano-Meta Technologies Inc. in the Purdue Research Park have shown how to overcome key limitations of a material that could enable the magnetic storage industry to achieve data-recording densities far beyond today’s computers. The new technology could make it possible to record data on an unprecedented small scale …read more.

By CARLEE GLASSBURN Purdue University An abundance of rain and cool temperatures this year that helped Christmas trees in Indiana develop well bid good tidings for shoppers wanting a fresh tree for their home, according to a Purdue University wood products specialist. Dan Cassens, Purdue University professor of wood products, said the drought of 2012 …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – It started cold and dreary. It only got worse for the Purdue football team. Northwestern, riding off the momentum of a huge win last weekend at Notre Dame, continued to stay hot with a 38-14 over Purdue Saturday afternoon at Ross-Ade Stadium. Five Purdue turnovers and defensive breakdowns all afternoon allowed Northwestern …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – The 2014 basketball season is starting out nicely for the Purdue Boilermakers. Head coach Matt Painter’s squad won its first two games last week and one new addition to the team caught the attention of the Big Ten Conference. Freshman Vince Edwards (Middletown, OH) was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week …read more.

By SCOTT BACKUS Principal, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School The TVMS spell bowl team made their third consecutive trip to the Indiana Association of School Principals State Spell Bowl Finals at Purdue University. The bowl was held on Saturday, Nov. 15. The team finished 4th overall in Class 2, spelling 55 of 72 words correctly.

The Imaginary Invalid opens Nov. 14 at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne and runs through Nov. 22. Director John O’Connell, who has a flair for comedy, has cast Robert Phillips, who also has a flair for comedy, in the lead role of The Imaginary Invalid, assuring that something very interesting and very comical is …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School senior Bre Robinson officially signed to swim at Purdue University this afternoon. With parents, school officials and several media outlets in attendance, Robinson proudly penned her name with the Big Ten school. Robinson holds the backstroke, 100 free and 200 free school records and was on the record-setting 200 and …read more.

CPrecisely, a Purdue Research Park-based company, is developing technology to allow people to see digital content with increased sharpness on displays like tablets, smartphones and laptops without the need for corrective eyewear, according to a company official. CPrecisely was co-founded by Daniel Aliaga, chief executive officer and associate professor in Purdue’s Department of Computer Science, …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue junior kicker Paul Griggs has been named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. The weekly honor is the first of Griggs’ career and the first for any Purdue football player this season. The third-year kicker booted field goals of 53, 52 and 40 yards in the Boilermakers’ tilt …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Joel Stave threw two touchdown passes and Melvin Gordon ran for 205 yards Saturday as No. 25 Wisconsin defeated Purdue 34-16. The Badgers (7-2, 4-1 Big Ten) have won four straight overall and remained in a three-way tie atop the West Division with Nebraska and Minnesota. Wisconsin has won nine straight in …read more.

LINCOLN, Neb. – A Purdue offense that had been surging found the going tough during the Boilermakers’ first visit to Memorial Stadium. For a change, the defense just might have played well enough to win. That’s what made a 35-14 loss to No. 17 Nebraska so frustrating to the Boilers, who lost their third straight. …read more.

The good news is that I hit on every pick last week, a perfect 7-0. The bad news is that many of my picks went against local teams. So, it was a relatively bad week for the local athletes. The best news, however, is that I was successful in beating Ink Free’s very own Mike …read more.

Indiana State Prison Superintendent Ron Neal has issued a media release reporting Cody Cousins died as a result of an apparent suicide. Cousins has ties to the Warsaw area. Cousins was found unresponsive in his single cell in the Michigan City Orientation Unit during a routine security check at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. A …read more.

SYRACUSE – The ‘Little Engine That Can’ will soon graduate to a locomotive. Wawasee senior Bre Robinson hasn’t been big in stature, attitude or flash in the pool. But the superstar swimmer has made a splash decision, signing with Purdue University on a full-ride scholarship to continue her swim career as a Boilermaker. “What I …read more.

MINNEAPOLIS – The Purdue Boilermakers rushed for nearly 300 yards, but Purdue dropped a nail-biter to Minnesota, 39-38. Austin Appleby threw three first-half touchdown passes for the Boilermakers (3-5, 1-3), but he was only 4 for 10 for 18 yards in the second half. Raheem Mostert rushed for 115 yards on five carries and Akeem …read more.

Ink? We don’t need no stinking ink! Okay, so technically all of my picks articles have been “ink free” but this one is extra ink free since it’s the first picking action to be on our new site. It’s also not called the Ink Free News edition because, well, none of what I’m doing here …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Connor Cook threw three touchdown passes, Nick Hill ran for two scores and No. 8 Michigan State got a late interception return for a touchdown to hold off Purdue 45-31 Saturday. Purdue’s defense just couldn’t stop Michigan State, which amassed 532 total yards. It looked like the Spartans had taken control with …read more.

By STEPHANIE FAROH Extension Educator-Health and Human Sciences Have you ever been on a diet? Maybe you were diligent and stuck to your plan, or maybe you’ve tried several that don’t seem to work for you. Whatever your experience with dieting has been, you’re not alone. According to Marketdata Enterprises, Inc., the average American makes …read more.

CHAMPAGNE, Ill. – Purdue gashed Illinois for 349 yards rushing and first-time starting quarterback Austin Appleby threw for a touchdown and ran for two more to lead Purdue to a 38-27 upset Saturday at Illinois. Appleby was 15 of 20 for 202 yards. He ran for another 76 yards on seven carries. Akeem Hunt had …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Iowa spotted Purdue a 10-0 lead, then dominated the final 49 minutes, rallying for a 24-10 Big Ten opening victory Saturday. The Hawkeyes (4-1, 1-0 Big Ten) took a 17-10 lead with 45 seconds remaining in the third quarter on a 23-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Beathard to Kevonte Martin-Manley, capping a …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue converted two first-quarter turnovers into touchdowns and used those 14 points as the springboard to a 35-13 victory against Southern Illinois on Saturday. Danny Etling threw touchdown passes of 10 yards to DeAngelo Yancey and 44 yards to Danny Anthrop during the first quarter after a fumble by Southern Illinois running …read more.

Tyler Boganwright and Mariah Roberts grew up less than a half-mile away from each other near Mentone. Little did they know one day they would be teachers in the same department at the same school. Boganwright, a 2010 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School, is student teaching agriculture classes for the first trimester at Wawasee …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The annual Shamrock Series was anything but a sham for the Notre Dame football team on Saturday night. The Fighting Irish met at Lucas Oil Stadium in the state’s capital to take on in-state rival Purdue for the 86th time. The visiting Boilermakers did everything in their power to keep things close but …read more.

It’s a Friday edition of Nick’s Picks! Last weekend was so bad, I decided to take another day just to recover. But it’s now a new week and everybody gets to start fresh. We are all 0-0 this week, at least that’s how I’m thinking about it. Seriously, it was a rough week for prep …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – If anyone was feeling chipper at Ross-Ade Stadium Saturday, likely they were wearing maroon and gold. The Central Michigan Chippewas looked very stout in a 38-17 win at Purdue in a game littered with Boilermaker miscues. The Boilermakers committed three turnovers, were flagged for a handful of costly penalties, and failed to …read more.

This is THE week. I hate to raise the bar too high but this might be the greatest weekend of football that we have all season. Yes, I am serious, Kosciusko. How could it get any better? Notre Dame/Michigan, NorthWood/Concord, Warsaw/Plymouth, the NFL returns and Tom Wogomon returns to Syracuse. I don’t know how to …read more.

[weaver_youtube ZghJ2IsHoOA rel=0] WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue had to sweat it out, but opened the 2014 football season with a win. Akeem Hunt’s 38-yard rushing touchdown with 3:42 to go was the break Purdue needed to help the Boilermakers to a 43-34 victory against Western Michigan. The Hunt touchdown came just one play after Western …read more.

I’ve never tripped and fallen. I just randomly attack the floor…and win. Full disclosure: I was not attacked by a pterodactyl, nor was anybody. I just really needed a good title for my article and I knew “pterodactyl” would draw people in. So, thanks for stopping by and keep reading! Things just keep getting better. …read more.

Cody Cousins, 24, admitted in a Tippecanoe County courtroom today that he murdered fellow Purdue University student Andrew Boldt. With the guilty plea, special public defender Kirk Freeman told the Indy Star Cousins reserves the right to raise mental health questions before sentencing. Cousins, 24, testified that he went to the Electrical Engineering Building before noon on Jan. 21 armed …read more.

AKRON – Anyone that had the privilege of seeing Tanner Andrews play for the Tippecanoe Valley Vikings over the past four years knows that the young man is as talented of an athlete that will ever walk the halls of the Akron high school. In his time as a Viking, Andrews made an impact in …read more.

OrthoWorx announced today that Purdue University has joined the OrthoWorx University | Industry Advisory Board, which was recently formed to better connect the technology and talent needs of Indiana’s orthopedic medical device industry with the assets and capabilities represented by Indiana’s higher education institutions. “We are delighted that Purdue is joining OrthoWorx and look forward …read more.

Ashley Helfers, a senior at Wawasee High School, was named as one of 36 Indiana Academic All-Star Regional Honorees through a program produced by the Indiana Association of School Principals. Helfers was honored at a banquet April 16 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. Academic All-Star distinction recognizes seniors who excel in the classroom …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The bracket is out and March Madness is finally underway. The NCAA tournament selection committee went to work and unleashed the blue print for the annual madness on Sunday evening. 68 teams made the cut while others watched the proverbial bubble burst. All roads lead to the Lonestar State this year as Dallas …read more.

Super Bowl weekend is finally upon us and I have taken the liberty of setting aside a special article to preview this year’s NFL title match. This will be an exciting game full of some very big personalities and memorable moments. So, without further delay, let’s get down to business. NOTE: I did my homework …read more.

Cody M. Cousins, 23, the man allegedly responsible for the shooting death of a Purdue University student, was formally charged with murder today. According to the university’s newspaper The Purdue Exponent, Cousins entered the court room calmly to hear the charges against him, answering in simple “yes” or “no” responses during the 2 p.m. hearing. Cousins plead …read more.

One person is in police custody after a reported shooting at Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus that took one man’s life. During a press conference held by Provost Tim Sands at the university at 2:30 p.m., the school confirmed the death of one male victim. According to the school’s newspaper, the incident remains under investigation. …read more.

Well, Kosciusko County, we once again find ourselves facing the wrath of Friday the 13th. Back in September we waded through the superstition and possibility of untimely death during this cursed day and made it out alive. Today we will have our superstitions at the forefront of our thoughts as we go about our daily …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Science Central will serve up some healthy fare for visitors with its next traveling exhibition, “To MyPlate and Beyond.” Developed by Purdue University, the interactive exhibit illustrates the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s tool,” MyPlate,” that emphasizes the five food groups that are part of a healthy diet: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and …read more.

(UPDATE: Purdue University and Indiana University Alumni recently rang against one another at Walmart to see who could collect the most donations for The Salvation Army. Purdue collected $1,688.76 to best IU’s $478.50. The total for the event was $2,167.26. “We appreciate the support of these two alumni associations and their willingness to ring the …read more.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! It is finally time to serve the stuffing, pumpkin pie (extra Cool Whip, please), cranberry sauce (for reasons that I still have not figured out) and turducken! Thanksgiving is truly a special time of year. Bickering family members, dry turkey, mediocre football and crazed moms hurdling one another to grab the last …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Steve Hull caught a career-high 10 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns to help Illinois defeat Purdue 20-16 on Saturday afternoon. Nathan Scheelhaase completed 24 of 30 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns and Josh Ferguson ran for a career-high 115 yards for the Fighting Illini (4-7, 1-6 Big Ten), …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Jordan Canzeri ran for a career-high 165 yards on 20 carries to help the Iowa Hawkeyes defeat the Purdue Boilermakers 38-14 on Saturday afternoon. Canzeri, a sophomore who entered the game with 173 yards rushing all season, also scored a touchdown to help the Hawkeyes become bowl eligible. Jake Rudock passed for …read more.

As far as Kosciusko County is concerned, football season is over. No more Wildcats, Warriors, Vikings, Trojans and after last Friday, no more Tigers. Yes all of our favorite local prep gridiron stars have been eliminated. In fact, just one Northern Lakes Conference team remains in the fall postseason, the Concord Minutemen, perhaps better known …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Ohio State continued on its quest to challenge for a national championship, completely overwhelming Purdue, 56-0, Saturday afternoon at Ross-Ade Stadium. It was literally all Ohio State from the outset. On just Purdue’s second play from scrimmage, a Danny Etling pass was picked off by Doran Grant and returned 33 yards for …read more.

Happy Halloween! I am back with another amazing set of picks for your reading delight. A lot of trick ‘r’ treating was canceled tonight so I pushed off the article a little more for two reasons. The first reason is because I was at the office all day and quite frankly I believe the place …read more.

Consumers should not have a problem finding good-quality Indiana pumpkins for Halloween. Purdue University Plant Pathologist Dan Egel said, despite two drastically different weather patterns over the summer, Indiana’s pumpkin crops are fruitful. Egel said, “The first half of the summer was good for providing moisture for the pumpkins, and most pumpkins are not irrigated. …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Ameer Abdullah ran for 126 yards and a touchdown to help Nebraska defeat Purdue 44-7 on Saturday. Terrell Newby ran for 61 yards and Imani Cross added 56 yards and two touchdowns for the Cornhuskers (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten). Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez sat out with a turf toe injury. Tommy Armstrong …read more.

Last week I was grandstanding. This week I am grabbing the soap box. Maybe next week I will start “Tebowing” just for kicks. I have noticed that we, as fans, too often get caught up in the passion we have for our teams. In the past few weeks I have covered several prep contests where …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Jordan Lynch threw for 207 yards and three touchdowns, and Northern Illinois scored on a kickoff return and an interception return to rout Purdue 55-24. It’s the first time a Mid-American Conference team has beaten two Big Ten foes during the same regular season, and the Huskies (4-0) made it look easy, …read more.

This week, I am thinking pink. No, it is not Breast Cancer Awareness Month quite yet but that is not stopping me and it is certainly not stopping the Wawasee and Warsaw volleyball teams. Tonight the two rivals will square off in the Tiger Den for the 2013 DIG PINK game. Both teams will be …read more.

[weaver_youtube ibv4dj7OGbM rel=0] WEST LAFAYETTE – It is not how you start, it is how you finish. The Purdue Boilermakers played an excellent three quarters on Saturday evening, taking a 17-10 lead over No. 21 ranked Notre Dame into the fourth quarter. It all went down hill from there. The Irish scored to start the …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – After the pounding Indiana State took in week one against the Hoosiers of Indiana University, Purdue Boilermaker fans may have thought the visit by the Sycamores would be a walkover. An interception by Ricardo Allen in the final minute kept Indiana State from pulling off a huge stunner as Purdue held on …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Not a bad showing for a pair of Columbia City High School teammates. Incoming sophomores Tyler Green and Spencer Klimek both had great showings at the PGA Jr. Series at the Kampen golf course on the campus of Purdue University. Klimek, who was tied for the lead in the first two of …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – After a sparkling first round, Columbia City’s Tyler Green has fallen off the pace at the PGA Junior Series at the Kampen golf course on the campus of Purdue University. Green, who will be a sophomore at Columbia City High School this fall, was the first round co-leader after posting a 69 …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – With a rain-filled morning that gave way to a sunny afternoon, the PGA Junior Series supported by Genesis Networks event at Purdue’s Kampen course gave players a variety of challenges throughout the day. With the morning wave trying to stay dry and the afternoon wave trying to stay cool, players were forced …read more.

The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis has received a 1-year $200,000 grant from the NASA Aeronautics Research Institute through its program of Leading Edge Aeronautics. The grant funds a collaborative project by IUPUI, Purdue University, Tuskegee University and Rolls Royce Corporation that explores innovative concepts for future airplane engines. …read more.

Consumers should enjoy a summer driving season without unusually high gasoline prices. In fact, gas prices will probably be lower than they were last summer, says a Purdue University agricultural economist. Wally Tyner, who specializes in energy economics and policy, expects prices in the Midwest to be between $3.50 and $3.90 a gallon, with prices …read more.

Mary Cockburn Bales, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Cockburn, and a 1998 graduate of Wawasee High School, received her Doctor of Philosophy degree from Purdue University on Sunday, May 12 during graduation ceremonies. She has been hired to do research at the University of Notre Dame at Mendoza School of Business.

Purdue University has announced a $1 million gift to fund scholarships in the School of Nursing and College of Veterinary Medicine. The donors, a couple, made the anonymous estate gift to continue the funding of nursing and veterinary medicine scholarships that they initiated in 2010. “The donors’ love for Purdue and their passion for the …read more.

WABASH – The Honeywell Center, in partnership with South Miami County Kiwanis Club, will present An Evening with Coach Gene Keady 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11. Legendary basketball coach Gene Keady, who won more than 500 games at the helm of the Purdue men’s basketball program, will present highlights of his coaching career from the …read more.

Fewer printing projects and loss of revenue have forced a reorganization of Purdue University’s Printing Services, resulting in staff layoffs and reduced services. Expenses had outpaced revenue over the last few years as demand for high-end printed materials dropped and electronic messaging and Web projects supplanted printed communications. Printing Services, which is required to be …read more.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit ideas for cost-saving measures to a new designated email account. The account is [email protected]. Conversations about cost-saving measures still should happen at the college and unit levels, but faculty and staff may send suggestions and ideas to this account. On March 1, Purdue President Mitch Daniels announced a …read more.

As of Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported insurance payouts for 2012 corn, soybeans and wheat losses due to the drought topped $1.04 billion, and the amount is expected to grow. The total payout has already doubled the previous record of $522 million in 2008. In a press release issued by Purdue University, PU …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University announced today it is freezing tuition and most fees at current levels for the next two years for students who attend the West Lafayette campus. The last year without a tuition increase was 1976. “I have found a broad consensus among faculty and staff to put the interests of …read more.

The aviation researcher behind the annual Airline Quality Rating report says the upcoming federally mandated FAA cutbacks will smear the reputation of airlines and lose them business, perhaps permanently. Brent Bowen, head of aviation technology at Purdue University, expects flight delays, canceled flights and fewer flights scheduled if a furlough of FAA employees is forced …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue University College of Agriculture has received an anonymous estate gift valued at $65 million in today’s dollars, the largest donation from individuals in the university’s history. “This gift is a tremendous vote of confidence for all of Purdue and our College of Agriculture,” Purdue President Mitch Daniels said. “Their …read more.

Despite a season of drought and poor harvest, Indiana’s farmland owners will pay higher property taxes in 2014. According to Purdue Extension agricultural economist Larry DeBoer, the higher tax rate comes on the heels of an increase in the base rate for assessed land value. The base rate, which is the starting point for calculating …read more.

Indiana’s Commission for Higher Education and Department of Education today announced three regional partnerships between area colleges and school districts in an effort to ensure Hoosier high school graduates are prepared to succeed in college. These partnerships are part of Indiana’s coordinated efforts to promote greater clarity and alignment between the state’s K-12 and higher …read more.