The media called it “The Twitter Predictor,” and some scoffed at the idea that by analyzing activity on the social media tool one could predict economic markets like the Dow Jones Industrial Average. But today, Indiana University associate professor Johan Bollen’s work received a rare form of validation: a United States patent. Working hand-in-hand with …read more.

New Covenant Productions is proud to present, “An Evening with Willie Nelson and Family” live in concert at Indiana University Auditorium in Bloomington, Ind., at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Willie Nelson boasts a six decade career and over 200 albums. His music repertoire includes the hit recordings of “Crazy”, “On the Road Again”, “Blue Eyes Cryin’ …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved on-campus room and board rates for the 2013-14 academic year during the business portion of its regularly scheduled meeting today at the IUPUI campus. At IU Bloomington, where about 12,400 students live in residence halls and student apartments, the cost of the most commonly requested …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE — With the game hanging in the balance, Akeem Shavers put Purdue on his shoulders in a wild ride of the annual Oaken Bucket game. Shavers scored three touchdowns in just over four minutes in the fourth quarter to separate Purdue from Indiana, 56-35, at a crisp Ross-Ade Stadium. After Indiana receiver Cody …read more.

The Department of Geosciences at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne will dedicate the Argast Family Imaging and Analysis Lab at 1 p.m. Nov. 2,  in the Science Building, Room 263. The dedication ceremony and news conference will recognize a major donation made by James Argast, father of Anne Argast, professor of geology at IPFW. The …read more.

A prominent cancer researcher at the Indiana University School of Medicine is leaving. Dr. George Sledge will become director of the Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University in January. Sledge is an internationally-recognized breast cancer researcher who has been leading a 30-member team at the school. The university says Sledge …read more.

The American Heart Association awarded more than $1.7 million to researchers at universities in Indiana in 2012 to fund new studies in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Combined with existing grants, the American Heart Association is investing more than $4.4 million in research in Indiana. Sixteen new studies were funded in Indiana this …read more.

Indiana University and Ivy Tech Community College announce a technology support partnership to help college students use technology for increased success. Beginning in mid-October, IU’s award-winning client services and support division will provide 24/7 IT help desk and support services via telephone and email for faculty, staff and students on all Ivy Tech campuses. IU …read more.

Butler University and Indiana University were recognized in a national college rankings publication as being “Best Buy” institutions. In announcing the 2013 “Best Buy” results, The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2013 said: “In the face of today’s skyrocketing tuition rates, students and families in all economic circumstances are looking for ways to get the best …read more.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana exports have reached a record high, but a report from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business predicts stagnate European economies and moderate activity in some emerging markets do not bode well for increases in 2012. The report from Kelley’s Indiana Business Research Center shows exports totaled $32.2 billion in 2011, …read more.