IU is ‘all in’ on advancing Indiana’s leadership in microelectronics
One week ago today, state and national leaders recognized the second anniversary of the passing into law of the landmark CHIPS and Science Act. U.S. Sen. Todd Young of Indiana, the lead Republican sponsor of the CHIPS Act, was instrumental in securing strong bipartisan support in Congress for the legislation, which authorized $280 billion in U.S. investments in emerging technologies and innovations critical to America’s economic competitiveness, scientific and technology leadership and national security.
Since that time, Indiana University has moved forward a series of major initiatives to advance the goals of the landmark legislation and grow Indiana’s CHIPS and Science ecosystem, including a historic commitment to invest at least $111 million over the next several years to advance IU’s and state’s national leadership and impact in microelectronics and nanotechnology.
“Indiana is ‘all in’ on the CHIPS and Science Act, and we at Indiana University see it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help build Indiana’s economy of the future,” said IU President Pamela Whitten during the recent Microelectronics Integrity Meeting in Indianapolis. “IU’s major investments in microelectronics and nanotechnology exemplify our dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation, preparing the future workforce and leading in critical fields that intersect defense, technology and economic development.”
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State Update
In close partnership with government, business and community leaders, Indiana University continues to leverage its expertise and other resources to provide support for career pathways, address Indiana’s talent and workforce needs, and solve the greatest challenges facing the Hoosier economy, health care and society.
The latest State Update spotlights IU’s increasing commitment to ensuring the success of first-generation students and how the university is preparing students from both rural and urban classrooms, who may not have the opportunity to go overseas, to succeed in a global economy.
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Economic Engagement Update
IU Bloomington, partners celebrate College and Community Collaboration Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Last week, Indiana University announced the IU Foundation’s receipt of a $16 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its statewide initiative College and Community Collaboration. The grant will help IU Bloomington and key community partners accelerate the development of Bloomington’s Trades District into a thriving hub for innovation, economic development and community engagement, stimulating economic growth and opportunity in the city and the 11-county Indiana Uplands region.
“Our collaboration with Bloomington is a pivotal priority for IU,” said IU President Pamela Whitten. “As the state’s flagship university, we have a responsibility to work alongside our campus’s community to create opportunities for people on both sides of the town-and-gown relationship. We are grateful to Lilly Endowment for sharing that commitment.
“We are excited to join our partners in energizing the local economy by fostering innovation and creating new pathways for our talented students, staff and faculty to boldly and creatively engage with the people and businesses of Bloomington. This is a win-win for everyone.”
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BOSS Experience impresses students of many interests
The new BOSS Experience at Indiana University East flourished in many fruitful and surprising ways. So says founder Tim Scales, who completely flipped the 3-year-old program’s focus away from new college graduates to high-school seniors and graduates.
The 12-student entrepreneurial immersion course drew two students apiece from six high schools in Wayne County. It didn’t matter whether the students were planning to major in business, education, nursing, psychology or something else. It only mattered that they were willing to take part for five days, from June 10-14.
Everything came together perfectly, Scales said.
Get to know the students in IU East’s BOSS Experience program
IU Center for Rural Engagement debuts new podcast
In the inaugural episode of “Our Indiana: Stories from Rural Hoosiers,” the new podcast from the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement, Rossina Sandoval and Christian Blome join host Denny Spinner for a lively conversation on the community impact of Dubois County's two-year partnership with the center’s Sustaining Hoosier Communities initiative. The initiative partners local communities with IU faculty, students and staff to improve and enrich the health, prosperity and vitality of rural Indiana communities.
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IU Ventures recognizes three innovators with 2024 Spirit of Venture Award
IU Ventures, Indiana University’s early-stage venture and angel investment arm, has awarded three individuals—Elizabeth Hagerman, Gregg Summerville and Ted Widlanski—with the Spirit of Venture Award. The award, which is presented annually in partnership with Bridge Bank, celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation across the entire IU community.
Meet the newest Spirit of Venture Award winners
IU in the News
Most IU Bloomington students move in beginning Aug. 18; IU Indianapolis move-in starts Aug. 17
Indiana University students have started moving into residence halls for the 2024-25 school year this week, with the majority of IU Bloomington students arriving between Sunday, Aug. 18, and Tuesday, Aug. 20. Members of the first freshman class at IU Indianapolis will begin moving into residence halls Aug. 17, and classes on both campuses will start Aug. 26. Read the full story
IU leads financial wellness alliance to help students overcome barriers to graduation
Money-related barriers to college students’ success have expanded from debt and financial literacy to food insecurity and homelessness. Fortunately for higher education institutions, Indiana University is a national leader on this topic and a key resource with the programs and networking it offers. Read the full story
Trustees approve policy strengthening IU’s commitment to free speech
The Indiana University Board of Trustees has strengthened the university’s longstanding commitment to protecting and supporting the right to free speech by affirming IU’s existing First Amendment Policy and ratifying a complimentary Expressive Activity Policy. The new policy supports protests and demonstrations that don’t materially and substantially disrupt university operations or hinder the expressive activity of another individual or group.
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Halting the decline: IU research supports historic advancement in Alzheimer’s treatment
For decades, medical scientists struggled to find an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Recently, new drugs have emerged that can slow the cognitive decline. Indiana University researchers have been at the forefront of this progress, providing hope to the more than 6.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, and millions more worldwide.
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