News from April 2019


ANDERSON UNIVERSITY: Meet Dr. Jen Coy

JMEET DR. JEN COY Dr. Jennifer Coy, chair and professor for the Department of Computer Science, has been a strong and unique asset to Anderson University.


Analysis: Which college outdoor track program grossed the most in the U.S.

Paradise Valley Community College tops the list of highest grossing college outdoor track programs nationwide in 2016

Analysis: Which college outdoor track program grossed the most in the U.S.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, Huntington University and Taylor University top the list of highest grossing college outdoor track programs nationwide in 2016

Analysis: State and local tax burden in Indiana is 35th lowestin U.S.

On a scale of lowest to highest, the state and local effective tax rate for Indiana ranks 35th in the nation, according to a new WalletHub.com study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Analysis: State and local tax burden in Arizona is 17th lowest in U.S.

On a scale of lowest to highest, the state and local effective tax rate for Arizona ranks 17th in the nation, according to a new WalletHub.com study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Analysis: Indiana ranks 14th lowest on state cigarette taxes

The state cigarette taxes charged in Indiana ranked 37th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on 2016 data.

Analysis: Arizona ranks 15th highest on state cigarette taxes

The state cigarette taxes charged in Arizona ranked in a tie for 15th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on 2016 data.



CITY OF AVONDALE: Avondale awards Art Scholarships to Achieving Artists

The City of Avondale, in partnership with the Avondale Municipal Art Committee is pleased to announce the winners of this year's Achieving Artists Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers Scholarship Art Contest, which took place on Thursday, April 18th.

GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Economic benefits of strategic growth

At the April 18 Economic Development Insider Series, Jim Rounds, President of Rounds Consulting Group, shared updates on the economic impact of legislative issues that are affecting businesses this year.

Analysis: Which college volleyball program grossed the most in Arizona

Grand Canyon University, University of Arizona and Arizona Western College top the list of highest grossing college volleyball programs in Arizona in 2016

Analysis: Which college volleyball program grossed the most in Indiana

Butler University, University of Evansville and Valparaiso University top the list of highest grossing college volleyball programs in Indiana in 2016

Analysis: Indiana University business school ranked nation’s 21st best

Indiana University's Kelley Business School ranked in a tie for 21st among U.S. colleges offering master of business administration programs, according to a new study by U.S. News that examined 367 schools.

Analysis: Arizona State University business school ranked nation’s 33rd best

Arizona State University's W.P. Carey Business School ranked in a tie for 33rd among U.S. colleges offering master of business administration programs, according to a new study by U.S. News that examined 367 schools.


BALL STATE UNIVERSITY: Study: Paternity leave for disadvantaged father results in strong family relationships

Enabling disadvantaged fathers to take time off from work via paternity leave may help these men become more engaged parents and improve relationships with mothers, says a new study from Ball State University.

Average tax refund in Indiana ranks 34th highest in the nation

Average federal tax refunds in Indiana ranked 34th among the 50 states, according to a new analysis from the website 24/7 Wall St.

Average tax refund in Arizona ranks 13th lowest in the nation

Average federal tax refunds in Arizona ranked 38th among the 50 states, according to a new analysis from the website 24/7 Wall St.