Akilah Darden, founder of The Darden Group LLC, speaks during an interview in front of a Mira Awards backdrop.

“It’s Always Impossible Until It’s Done”: Akilah Darden’s Case for Resilience
Akilah Darden turned a career in construction leadership into a platform for mentorship, supplier development and measurable opportunity across Indiana.
By Camila Garcia August 10, 2026
Four people wearing CCOM conference badges pose with a silver Butler bulldog statue inscribed with communication-related fields.

Founder’s College: Butler’s Bet on Technology and First-Generation Students  
Founder's College, a 2026 Mira Awards finalist, uses technology like iQ4 and Professor Fiona to remove barriers for first-generation Indiana students.
By Camila Garcia August 3, 2026
Five attendees stand together and smile for a photo at an XTERN event. Three wear blue XTERN lanyards and name badges, with event tables and large windows visible in the background.

TechPoint Celebrates the 2026 XTERN Class and Award Winners
TechPoint celebrated the 2026 XTERN class, recognizing 103 interns across 31 Indiana companies along with this year’s award-winning students, mentor and employer.
By Ben Wachtel July 28, 2026
Community Connect signage stands inside the NCAA Hall of Champions beside a display featuring collegiate athletics logos.

How AI Is Reshaping Talent and Work: Highlights from Community Connect
More than 250 members of Indiana’s tech community gathered at Community Connect to explore how AI is changing work, the skills employers need and how emerging talent can strengthen Indiana’s innovation economy.
By Camila Garcia July 28, 2026
A large group of Orr fellows gather indoors, holding an Orr Fellowship banner.

How the Orr Fellowship Keeps Indiana’s Talent Home 
Orr Fellowship is helping Indiana retain emerging talent by connecting high-achieving graduates with local employers and using AI to strengthen recruitment, candidate matching and long-term engagement.
By Camila Garcia July 27, 2026