Taylor University achieves high national rankings in Open Doors survey measuring overseas study, service
Taylor University has received high national and regional rankings from the newest Open Doors report – a survey associated with the U.S. Department of State that measures study abroad and service-learning trips from colleges and universities in
Girl Scouts of central Indiana receives $7.5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana has received a grant of $7.5 million through Lilly Endowment Inc.’s latest round of financial sustainability grants to central Indiana charitable organizations. This grant is one of 13 grants totaling $54.7 million
Space X launches 60 more satellites to provide high-speed internet
Space X added to its mega constellation of satellites Monday – launching 60 into low altitude orbit. The company hopes to begin providing high-speed internet service sometime this year to portions of the US and Canada. Space
Large section of central Indiana under flood watch
There’s already a flood watch posted for a large part of central Indiana. The National Weather Service says rain tomorrow and Saturday will soak the middle part of the state. The flood watch runs from tomorrow evening
Indiana posts third consecutive record-breaking year for economic development
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation says 2019 was the third consecutive record-breaking year for economic development in Indiana. 296 companies have committed to locate or grow in the state. Together, these businesses will invest more than $8.44
Fire destroys W. Second St. home
A fire destroyed a home Wednesday morning. It happened at 1524 W. Second St. According to the Marion Fire Department’s Assistant Chief Justin Planck, the home had just one occupant and no injuries were reported Planck said
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana to kick off 2020 cookie season with new cookie
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana have launched the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season to help local girls become hands-on entrepreneurs as they earn money to power their own leadership opportunities and adventures. This year, Girl Scouts is
Superintendent Deetz: Madison-Grant made no decision on transgender bathroom use
At Monday night’s Madison-Grant School Board meeting the board discussed Titles IX and VII laws regarding an announcement that a transgender student will use the restroom of their choosing at Madison-Grant High School, according to the Chronicle-Tribune.
Taylor alumni chronicle life and work of one of America’s earliest female scholars in new book
A newly-released book written by three Taylor alumni chronicles the life and work of a Taylor University alumna and one of America’s earliest female scientists and scholars. The book, The Education of Alice Hamilton: From Fort Wayne
State Rep. Cook authors bill to decouple teacher evaluations from student test scores
A bill authored by State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero) to permanently decouple teacher performance evaluations from student test scores passed out of the House Education Committee on Tuesday. Cook said students’ standardize exam results make up a