Articles tagged as: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
October 30, 2018
New Reports Calculate Lives Lost To Tobacco, Opioids
Indiana's smoking rate is among the highest in the nation. More than 21 percent of Hoosiers smoke, and that rate has remained stagnant in recent years.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2018
Philanthropy Dean Talks Ethics As Purdue, Ball State Grapple With Papa John's Donations
On Thursday, Ball State reversed its descision to keep John Schnatter's donation. WFYI's Carter Barrett sat down with the dean of Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Amir Pasic, to discuss the changing ethics of accepting gifts from controversial personalities.
Read MoreAugust 7, 2018
Central Indiana Schools Receive Funds For Substance Abuse Prevention Programs
The programs will be implemented by 24 school corporations, which are expected to reach nearly 45 percent of Marion County students by 2021.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2018
Diabetes Impact Project Focuses On Place
A new $7 million diabetes impact pilot in Indianapolis could serve as a model for communities across the state.
Read MoreJune 28, 2018
New Program Connects Mothers With Postpartum Addiction Treatment
A new program to help women who are addicted to opioids and their newborn babies will launch in Indianapolis and aims to fill a gap in treatment services.
Read MoreJune 14, 2018
New Research Looks At 45 Years Of Indianapolis Neighborhood History
Researchers at IUPUI studied over 40 years of neighborhood development in Indianapolis for a new report on income, education and gentrification in the city.
Read MoreMay 21, 2018
Substance Abuse Prevention Initiative Aims To Impact Students
Nearly 16 percent of Indiana high school students report having taken a pill that wasn't prescribed to them.
Read MoreMay 2, 2018
USA Diving To Hold 2020 Olympic Trials In Indianapolis
USA Diving announced Wednesday that it will hold the 2020 Olympic trials in its home city, making it the seventh time Indianapolis has been the host.
Read MoreApril 25, 2018
IUPUI Aims To Recruit Students With High School Esports Tournament
The National Association of Collegiate Esports launched in 2016 and already has 63 member colleges or universities.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2018
IU Health Programs Won't Take Tobacco-Linked Group's Money
The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World was created in September with nearly $1 billion from the Philip Morris Tobacco company.
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