The post-WWII GI Bill was one of the most effective economic development investments made by the federal government in the 20th century. In the Post 9/11 era, thousands of Hoosiers are returning to Indiana from military service with the promise of using their generous GI bill benefits from the VA to complete certificate and degree programs. [...]
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Returning veterans will boost the talent of the Hoosier workforce
Posted on November 13th, 2012 | By Kirk White
IU alumnus Duane Embree celebrates 35 years of service supporting our national defense
Posted on September 26th, 2012 | By Kirk White
Congratulations to Mr. Duane Embree, (IU MPA ’91) Technical Director, NSWC Crane Division, as he celebrates 35 years of service supporting our national defense. Duane will retire next week and I had the pleasure of attending his celebration lunch yesterday where he was presented with a Department of Defense distinguished civilian service medal. Under Duane’s [...]
IU’s new study revealing that Indiana military installations boost state and local economy
Posted on September 20th, 2012 | By Kirk White
In addition to providing top notch academic instruction to soldiers and airmen, Indiana University supports the Indiana National Guard through research and service. The goal is to assure Camp Atterbury and the Muscatatuck Center continue to be vital to our national security while supporting the Indiana economy. Go Hoosiers and Guardsmen! Read the full article about IU’s [...]
Navy’s Crane lab, IU enter collaborative research agreement to enhance private-sector opportunities
Posted on June 11th, 2012 | By Kirk White
Indiana University has entered into a collaborative research and development agreement with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, that will allow IU campuses to work more closely with Crane and with private-sector partners to transfer technology to the private sector. By acting as partnership intermediaries, IU and the IU Research and Technology Corp. will be [...]
IU hosts tech showcases around the state
Posted on April 25th, 2012 | By Kirk White
To connect local business with university and other public and private technology transfer opportunities, Indiana University hosts technology showcases around the state. On March 27th, I was pleased to co-host the most recent showcase at the Bloomington campus with Ron Walker, President of the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation. The showcase featured patent presentations from Naval [...]
