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Date for 2013 9th Annual Insurance Public Policy Summit Announced

The prestigious 9th Annual Insurance Public Policy Summit will take place in Washington D.C. on March 20, 2013. For more details of this event please see our Summit page. If you would like to register then please go to our Registration page.



Keynote Speaker for the 2013 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Conference Announced

The keynote speaker for the 2013 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Conference organized by Networks scholars and to be held on April 3, 2013 has been announced as Paul Fiorelli who is the co-director of the Cintas Institute for Business Ethics at Xavier University. You can read more about Professor Fiorelli on the Cintas Institute website. For more information on the conference see http://indstate.edu/ethics/



New Working Paper

February 13, 2013

A new Working Paper, "The Pronounced Impact of Macroeconomic Stress on the Financial Sector: Implications for Real Sector Growth" by M. Kabir Hassan & William J. Hippler, III is now available from our Working Paper page.



Ben Franklin visits Terre Haute Children’s Museum

February 8, 2013

A white beard, tri-corner hat and ruffled collar underneath a blue jacket isn't the typical attire for Indiana State University junior Stephen Borkowski. But the clothing, reminiscent of 18th century America, set the young man apart last weekend as a famous Founding Father.

Go Figure - Terre Haute Children's Museum

Dressed as Benjamin Franklin, Borkowski was one of the stars of the Terre Haute Children Museum's Ben Franklin Birthday Bash. The event served as a preview day for Go Figure's "Focus on Fitness" series, a four-week, hands-on math encouragement program aimed at third through fifth graders.

15 ISU volunteers, including those from ISU's department of kinesiology, recreation and sport management, the Networks Scholars program, the ISU nursing program and the Arnold Air Society at ISU helped make the event possible. >>Read More<<



Lilly Endowment awards $3 million for Networks Financial Institute

October 2, 2012

Lilly Endowment has awarded a six-year, $3 million grant to Indiana State University to help fund continued operation of the university's distinctive Networks Financial Institute (NFI).

The institute, housed in the Scott College of Business, has drawn praise for transforming public discourse of financial services regulations and producing a new generation of skilled industry leaders.

"NFI has gained a national reputation for independent, nonpartisan research and award-winning, innovative student programs," said Brien Smith, dean of the Scott College. "This gift allows the college to solidify its position as an unquestioned leader in this area. We are grateful for Lilly Endowment's generous support." >>Read More<<



2013 - 2014 Networks Scholarships Available

October 2012

Networks Scholarships are for students in any business major who intend to pursue a career in the in financial services industry. Students participate in the Networks Professional Development Program. For more information about the financial services industry and career options, as well as the professional development program. >>Read More<<



Scholars volunteer, learn during San Francisco trip

July 2, 2012

Jessica Weesner knew the planned itinerary of her group trip to San Francisco. Still, she was surprised and humbled by a visit to a longtime city landmark: St. Anthony's Dining Room.

Scholars San Francisco Trip

Weesner was one of 29 Indiana State University business students who, along with two staff members, visited San Francisco as part of a trip sponsored by Networks Financial Institute's (NFI) Networks Professional Development Program. They planned industry stops for students to learn more about financial services and other businesses, including the Federal Reserve. For several students, including Weesner, one of the most significant moments came when the group volunteered for St. Anthony Foundation, which operates a dining facility and provides other social services in the city's Tenderloin district. >>Read More<<



ISU announces Class of 2016 Networks Scholars

June 6, 2012

Eight incoming Indiana State University students have received the prestigious Networks Scholarship.

Networks Scholars in the class of 2016 will receive full in-state tuition for four years, a $3,000 professional development account and a laptop computer. Scholars also will participate in the Networks Professional Development Program. The program, offered by Networks Financial Institute (NFI) in ISU's Scott College of Business, provides selected students an award-winning, four-year curriculum designed to cultivate leadership, management, teamwork and career skills. Students also receive access to corporate mentors, internships and travel opportunities. >>Read More<<