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Welcome to the Don Wood Foundation News page, a collection of timely reporting on the issues, industries, and innovations driving northeast Indiana forward. Through links to stories from respected regional news sources, you’ll discover coverage connected to advanced manufacturing and community growth, workforce readiness, and economic development in the region.
WFFT-TV
Purdue Fort Wayne opens metallography lab to expand student workforce training
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT)-- Purdue University Fort Wayne unveiled a new Metallography and Failure Analysis Laboratory, aimed at giving students hands on experience with advanced materials testing while supporting regional industry needs.
March 26, 2026
GFW Business Weekly
Questa's Compass Fund Finder to help Northeast Indiana students
FORT WAYNE — Questa Education Foundation announces the start of its new Questa Compass Fund Finder, a core tool within the Questa Compass ecosystem designed to help Northeast Indiana students of all ages discover financial aid resources and opportunities to support their education at every level.
March 4, 2026
Taylor University
Taylor University Mechanical Engineering Program Receives ABET Accreditation
Taylor University’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering has recently been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, a globally recognized accreditation agency for programs in natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
October 29, 2025