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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology assistant professor of mechanical engineering Amir Danesh-Yazdi will receive the Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russel Johnston, Jr., Outstanding New Mechanics Educator Award later this month from the American Society of Engineering Education’s Mechanics Division. The national award honors the professor for his early-career commitment to teaching and exceptional contributions to engineering mechanics education. Danesh-Yazdi [...]

Hartstrait Road project marks major milestone in fiber deployment for Ellettsville. Smithville launched a new fiber expansion project for Ellettsville residents on Hartstrait Road, marking what Smithville Chairman and CEO Darby A. McCarty noted is "a major milestone in bringing high-speed fiber to Ellettsville, a long-time goal of our company." The current project will create fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) capacity for [...]

After earning diplomas in science, engineering and mathematics fields, 90 percent of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s Class of 2020 are preparing to begin their professional careers, postgraduate education studies or leadership ranks within military service. Career placement continues to be a hallmark of Rose-Hulman’s education, and the current rate is in line with past graduating classes. This comes despite [...]

Three alumni who have become leaders in their career fields, each with an understanding and appreciation for development of higher education strategies, have been appointed to the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Board of Trustees. Beginning terms as new trustees this spring are: TONYA COMBS has been vice president and deputy general patent counsel with Eli Lilly and Company since [...]

Partnership will help small business owners and employees plan for retirement at a time when they need financial advice the most On June 8, Impact Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, so it often depends on insights from the Sales teams or Advisor, announced it has become an Accredited Partner of the Old [...]

John Schausten, CPP, director of payroll and HRIS for OneAmerica, has been named the 2020 Payroll Man of the Year by the American Payroll Association (APA) in recognition of his work in the payroll industry. The award was announced by the APA at its Congress Xstream virtual conference, June 2. “John’s tremendous dedication to the payroll industry is reflected [...]

SEP, a software product design and development company, announced plans today to expand its operations, constructing a new corporate headquarters along U.S. Highway 31 in Westfield. The new facility will more than double the company’s central Indiana footprint and enable SEP to continue expanding its team, with plans to create up to 65 new, high-wage jobs by the end [...]

Strong capital position, robust sales drive success On June 3, OneAmerica® today announced its 2019 financial results, recording another solid year of growth, highlighted by strong capital levels and robust sales. “OneAmerica is built to thrive under any circumstance, and our exceptional financial strength and mutual structure ensure our focus remains on the customers we serve,” said Scott Davison, [...]

Industry Vet Bischof joins as SVP On June 2, OneAmerica® announced the hiring of Tim Bischof as senior vice president and chief actuary. Bischof, a 25-year industry veteran, will begin his role on June 15. As chief actuary, Bischof will oversee valuation, modeling, reinsurance and actuarial reporting, as well as provide pricing and experience oversight. Bischof will also partner [...]