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IU Business Outlook forecast: 2013 will be generally similar to 2012, marked by slow growth

Posted on November 2nd, 2012 | By Bill Stephan

For the second consecutive year, the United States economy managed to underachieve relative to economists’ unambitious expectations. Indiana University Kelley School of Business economists presented their annual forecast on November 1, and unfortunately expect more of the same in 2013. And like a year ago, a considerable list of things could adversely upset their expectations, [...]

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 [...]

IU Kokomo named finalist for 2012 UEDA Excellence in Leadership and Collaboration award

Posted on September 12th, 2012 | By David Gard

The University Economic Development Association  has chosen three finalist in each of the five awards categories for the UEDA Awards of Excellence. Congratulations to Indiana University Kokomo for being named a finalist for the 2012 UEDA Excellence in Leadership and Collaboration award! IU Kokomo is one of three finalist in the running for this award for their Regional Transformation Initiative. IU Kokomo [...]

IU cybersecurity fellow named one of world’s top young innovators by MIT publication

Posted on August 27th, 2012 | By Kirk White

Congratulations to Indiana University’s Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research fellow Christopher Soghoian for being recognized by MIT’s Technology Review as a 2012 TR35 Honoree! The designation recognizes the world’s top young innovators under the age of 35, spanning biotechnology, computer and electronics hardware and software, energy, the Internet and nanotechnology, among other fields. Soghoian, a privacy researcher and activist, [...]