Education
Purdue receives $20M commitment from Ricks Family Foundation to establish Daniels School institute
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University has received a $20 million commitment from the Ricks Family Foundation to establish the Purdue Institute for Healthcare Systems Innovation…
Alumnus and wife commit $7M to College of Engineering to support scholarships
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University has received a $7 million commitment from alumnus Bill McFadden (BS industrial management 1968) and his wife, Sharon, to support…
Becky’s Place launches new dental assistant program to empower local women
BEDFORD — Becky’s Place has announced the launch of a new Dental Assistant Training Program, marking a significant step in its mission to provide women…
“America in Focus” brings weekly patriotic stories to WBIW ahead of nation’s 250th celebration
BEDFORD — A new weekly radio segment celebrating America’s past and present is now airing on WBIW 1340 AM, bringing a patriotic spotlight to the…
Sparklight awards $2,500 STEM grant to Lawrence County 4-H Superior STEAM program
BEDFORD — A local youth program focused on science and technology education has received a financial boost through a nationwide grant initiative. Sparklight has awarded…
Purdue installs 160-foot-tall flagpole at Ross-Ade Stadium in honor of America’s 250th anniversary
WEST LAFAYETTE — As part of Purdue University’s yearlong commemoration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America, university leadership, dignitaries, and students…
Two Indiana schools awarded grants to improve student health
INDIANAPOLIS — Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States live with obesity — the same number of children who get the recommended 60 minutes of…
Mitchell High School Band sweeps ISSMA District Assessment
MITCHELL — The Mitchell High School Band has reclaimed its place among the elite. On Saturday, April 25, the ensemble achieved a landmark accomplishment by…
Ivy Tech hosting info session on free training programs
BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington offers free training programs paid for by the state’s Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant. The grant covers…
Daviess Community Hospital Foundation Invests $19,250 in Local Health Care Future
WASHINGTON – In a significant boost to the regional medical workforce, the Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) Foundation has announced its 2026 Health Careers Scholarship recipients….
