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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday October 02, 2022 ( 65 items )  

AU To Host Annual Newell Lectures (Oct. 20)
ANDERSON, Indiana, Sept. 28 (TNSconf) -- Anderson University issued the following news release: Anderson University is set to host its 41st Annual Newell Lectures October 20 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Craig S. Keener serving as the guest speaker. The Newell Lectures in Biblical Studies brings a noted biblical scholar to the campus for a lecture in his or her field of expertise. Keener is the F.M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 33 book  more

Author, Educator, Business Advisor Stedman Graham To Speak At Ball State As Part Of Letterman Lecture Series, Oct. 19
MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 29 (TNStalk) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: New York Times bestselling author, educator, business advisor, and Ball State University graduate Stedman Graham '89 will be the next featured speaker in the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series at Ball State. Mr. Graham's lecture, titled "Identity Leadership," is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Sursa Performance Hall. Free tickets for Ball State students, facult  more

Ball State Teachers College Awarded $2.6 Million Federal Grant To Develop Program To Identify, Support Gifted Students With Disabilities
MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 28 (TNSfund) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University's Teachers College has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to develop and implement an inclusive approach to identifying and supporting gifted students with disabilities. The five-year award is part of the Office of Elementary & Secondary Education's Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program. Since 1988, the federa  more

Ball State University Board of Trustees Approves Transfer of 12 Acres of Land to City of Muncie
MUNCIE, Indiana, Oct. 1 (TNSeco) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: The Ball State University Board of Trustees approved the transfer of 12.36 acres of land to the Muncie Redevelopment Commission (MRC) during its regularly scheduled meeting on Friday. The Board's action was part of a meeting that included several informational updates--including on the Ball State-Muncie Community Schools partnership, a new Indiana Connection Lounge at the University, and an enrollment u  more

CenterPoint Energy Mobilizes Support For Power Restoration Efforts In Florida
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 28 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: CenterPoint Energy has deployed nearly 100 linemen and support personnel from Houston and Indiana to assist with power restoration efforts in the Tampa, Florida area following the expected impact of Hurricane Ian later this week. "Our linemen and support personnel are skilled to perform in any type of condition, just like they do for our customers at home," said Nathan Brownell, director of Distribution Operation  more

Christopher Center Library At Valparaiso University Receives Grant
VALPARAISO, Indiana, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: Christopher Center Library at Valparaiso University has been named the recipient of an Advancing Racial Equity Collections Development Grant of $1,000 through Indiana Humanities to expand and diversify the selection of books offered through their system. Rachael Muszkiewicz, an assistant professor of library science, is leading an ongoing effort by the library to create a more diverse, inclusive c  more

Gov. Holcomb Announces Commissioner Rob Carter To Step Down From Indiana Department Of Correction
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 (TNSper) -- Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2022: Rob Carter has notified Gov. Eric J. Holcomb that he is stepping down from his role as the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Correction after nearly six years. Gov. Holcomb today named Christina Reagle, an IDOC deputy commissioner of administration and finance, as the new commissioner, effective Oct. 17. "Since the start of my administration, Commissioner Ca  more

Gov. Holcomb Announces Judicial Appointment For Hendricks County Superior Court Vacancy
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 (TNSper) -- Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2022: Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Ryan W. Tanselle as his appointment to the Hendricks County Superior Court. Tanselle succeeds Judge Karen Love who retired May 31, 2022. Tanselle currently is the vice president and general counsel at State Bank in Brownsburg. Previously he spent more than 10 years in private practice at the firm of Capper Tulley Reimondo wher  more

Gov. Holcomb Heads To Europe To Enhance Life Sciences, Innovation-Focused Industry Growth
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead an economic development trip to Germany and Switzerland next week joined by Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and other officials from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. They will be departing Indiana on Sunday, Oct. 2. This trip will further business development discussions in future-focused industries in Indiana, advance the state's medical dev  more

Huntington Hits Record Enrollment
HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 27 -- Huntington University issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2022: Huntington University has much to celebrate in 2022, including its 125th birthday and another year of record enrollment. Official numbers for the fall of 2022 mark the highest enrollment in University history, with 1,428 students, up from 1,364 in 2021. Welcoming 978 undergraduate students on HU's home campus in Huntington, Indiana, and 154 undergraduate students at the HU Arizona locati  more

I&M is Powering the Next Response as Energy Crews Deploy to Florida
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is answering the call to provide mutual assistance ahead of Hurricane Ian, which is on track to make landfall this week along Florida's Gulf Coast. More than 350 I&M line workers, damage assessors, forestry experts, support staff and business partners are traveling to Florida and will be in place before the anticipated storm is expected to  more

I&M To Use Drone To Inspect Eastern Fort Wayne Transmission Line
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will use an aerial drone to inspect a transmission line east of Fort Wayne on Thursday and Friday, weather permitting. The drone inspection of wires and poles will take place on the first section of the Eastern Fort Wayne Transmission project. The drone will fly between a substation southeast of New Haven, near U.S. 30 and Webster Road, to  more

Ice Miller Team Secures Not Guilty Verdict for Wrongfully Convicted Cleveland Man
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ice Miller lawyers secured a not guilty verdict for a Cleveland, Ohio man whose previous conviction stemming from a 2006 drive-by shooting had been overturned by an Ohio Appellate Court after it was determined that he and a co-defendant didn't receive a fair trial due to prosecutors failing to disclose exculpatory evidence. Partner Diane Menashe and associates Alex Valdes and Hilary Burger represented  more

Ind. A.G. Rokita Encourages Hoosiers to Assign Legacy Contact to Preserve Online Presence After Death
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following news release: Attorney General Todd Rokita advises Hoosiers to set up an Apple, Google, or Facebook "legacy contact" to ensure their social media accounts and cell phone content are secure and accessible to appointed loved ones after death. "Death is never something we want to think about," Attorney General Rokita said. "However, it's best to be prepared and gain the reassurance knowing your online pre  more

Ind. A.G. Rokita, Team Achieve $2.9M Settlement in Medicaid Fraud Case
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2022: Attorney General Todd Rokita today announced his office has recovered $2.9 million to settle allegations that a Northeast Indiana hospital network overbilled Indiana Medicaid between January 2017 and March 2021. The overbilling resulted from the usage of improper revenue codes submitted to Medicaid for certain blood-clotting tests performed on patients at several hospita  more

Ind. Democratic Party: "Fake China Bill", "None Of It Is Paid For" - What Jim Banks, Mike Braun Said About Todd Young's CHIPS Act
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following response to Todd Young's new campaign ad by passing along Jim Banks and Mike Braun's reviews of the CHIPS and Science Act: "DEMS' FAKE CHINA BILL ALLOWS YOUR TAXDOLLARS TO GO TO COMMUNIST CHINA." - Jim Banks, 7.22.22 "Everything in either the CHIPS,  more

Ind. Democratic Party: American Rescue Plan To Eliminate A Food Desert And Revitalize City Infrastructure In Fort Wayne
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the brighter future the American Rescue Plan is STILL creating for Hoosiers in Northeast Indiana. This time, the Fort Wayne City Council approved a $2 million investment to create a grocery store in Southeast Fort Wayne. The investment will eliminate a food d  more

Ind. Democratic Party: ICYMI - Democrats' CHIPS And Science Act Creates A Brighter Future For Hoosier Families
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the brighter future the CHIPS and Science Act will bring to Hoosiers across Indiana. Passed by a Democratic-controlled Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden, the CHIPS Act will expand the nation's semiconductor industry, create high-paying manufac  more

Ind. Democratic Party: Salesforce May Pull Resources From Indiana Following The Indiana GOP's Abortion Ban
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 27 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Republican Party for the long-term economic panic its abortion ban is having on the Hoosier State. This time, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff confirmed the company was "debating pulling resources" from states like Indiana for failing to "suppo  more

Ind. House Republicans: Local Legislators - State Awards More Than $474K To Increase Safety In Delaware County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Several Delaware County schools recently received more than $474,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to area lawmakers. State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants for 425 schools across Indiana. "Ensuring students and  more

Ind. House Republicans: Local Legislators - State Awards Over $260,000 To Increase Safety In Jackson County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Several Jackson County schools recently received more than $260,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to local lawmakers. State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants for 425 schools across Indiana. "Securing a school is about so  more

Ind. House Republicans: Local Legislators - State Awards Over $271,000 To Increase Safety In Clark County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Several Clark County schools recently received more than $271,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to local legislators. State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants for 425 schools across Indiana. "As a father, I want all   more

Ind. House Republicans: Local Legislators - State Awards Over $601k To Increase Safety In Elkhart County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Several Elkhart County schools recently received more than $601,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to local lawmakers. State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants for 425 schools across Indiana. "School safety remains an i  more

Ind. House Republicans: Local Legislators - State Awards Over $602k To Increase Safety In St. Joseph County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Several St. Joseph County schools recently received more than $602,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to local lawmakers. State Rep. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants for 425 schools across Indiana. "These grants help our schoo  more

Ind. Senate Rep. Raatz Roundup: Advancing Hoosiers' Academic Futures
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 27 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) reported an additional 57 Indiana high schools and eight post-secondary education institutions are offering the Indiana College Core (the Core) to high school students. With this addition, more than one in four high schools are supporting their students' college readiness through the Core - a 68% increase. Indiana University Bloomington, all fiv  more

Ind. State Rep. DeLaney Statement On Teachers' Retirement Fund Transfer And Our 'Excess Revenue'
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Indiana State Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement: * * * After $2.5 billion was transferred to the Pre-1996 Teachers' Retirement Fund yesterday, State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement. "Typically, people who bury money in glass jars in their backyard are viewed as hoarders, who are not looked upon favorably. It might shock Hoosiers to learn that this is exactly what's happening with their tax dolla  more

Ind. State Smith On Gary Healthcare Desert: 'If You Don't Have Health, You Don't Have Quality Of Life'
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- Indiana State Rep. Vernon G. Smith, D-Gary, issued the following statement: * * * In response to a recent RoundTable discussion with legislators and local providers on the health crisis in Gary hosted by Senator Eddie Melton (D-Gary), State Rep. Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) comments on the community's health desert and urges the state to address the harmful systemic disparities. Recently, I attended a RoundTable hosted by Senate Assistant Democratic Leader Eddie M  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Oct. 3-7
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, October 3, 2022 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Tuesday, October 4, 2022 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Wednesday, October 5, 2022 CAUSE NO.: 45741; ALJ: SPARKS DRAKE; TIME: 1:30 P.M.; COMMISSIONER: ZIEGNER; ROOM: PNC, Room 224 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION BY TWIN LAKES SOLAR, LLC FOR CERTAIN DETERMIN  more

INDems Conclude Statewide "Hoosier Promise Tour", Ninth Effort Since June 2021
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the conclusion of its "Hoosier Promise Tour", a statewide effort by the Indiana Democratic Party and its candidates to highlight the brighter future Democrats will create for the Hoosier State once elected to office on Election Day. This was the ninth statewi  more

Indiana Democratic Party: Jennifer-Ruth Green Describes Infrastructure And Steel Investments As "Wasteful"
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called out Jennifer-Ruth Green for opposing major investments for Indiana's steel industry that are creating a brighter future for workers and families in Northwest Indiana. On the campaign trail, Green has used phrases like "wasteful" to describe the Infrastructure Inv  more

Indiana Democratic Party: President Joe Biden's Jobs Act Delivers $100 Million Investment for State's Electric Vehicle System
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the brighter future President Joe Biden's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (The Jobs Act) is STILL creating for the Crossroads of America. This time, the Biden Administration announced it approved the state's plans to expand the state's electric vehicle  more

Indiana Education Dept.: Indiana's First U.S. Registered Educator-Focused Apprenticeship Program Receives Federal Approval
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022: The state of Indiana today joined local leaders to celebrate the federal approval of Indiana's first educator-focused federal registered apprenticeship. The registered apprenticeship will help more Hoosier students pursue a pathway to teaching and is the first-of-its-kind program in the nation concentrated on special education. "As the global economy continues to evolve,   more

Indiana Michigan Power Schedules Open House to Discuss Central Fort Wayne Transmission Improvements Project
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Sept. 27 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives plan to invest approximately $32 million to enhance the electric transmission network in downtown Fort Wayne. The Central Fort Wayne Transmission Improvements Project involves: * Upgrading equipment at Melita Substation, off Melita Street. * Upgrading equipment at Fulton Substation, off West Superior Street. * Upgrading   more

Indiana Tech Launches $26.2 Million Comprehensive Campaign
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Sept. 30 (TNSfund) -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: Indiana Tech has launched the public phase of a $26.2 million comprehensive campaign, entitled Building a Century of Excellence. First begun in 2019 with a leadership giving phase, the campaign has already raised $25.2 million towards its goal. The public phase of the campaign is being kicked off at Indiana Tech's President's Dinner for alumni and friends of the university on Sept. 30, as part   more

Indiana Tech's Computer Engineering Program Is The Latest To Earn ABET Accreditation
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Sept. 30 (TNSacc) -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: The number of Indiana Tech degree programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET--the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology--has reached four. Indiana Tech's Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering earned ABET accreditation for the first time ever, while three other Tech  more

Indiana University Law School: Civil Practice Clinic Student Takes Part In Argument In Indiana Court Of Appeals
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 (TNSgov) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney Civil Practice Clinic student Anna Cron took part in an oral argument before the Indiana Court of Appeals in the case, Deon Wilford v. State of Indiana. The argument took place September 12. Cron was one of the students who helped draft an amicus brief in the case during the spring 2022 semester. The clinic, as part of its work during the academic year, routinely ch  more

Indiana University Law School: Professor Drobac Discusses Loophole In Gun Law For Juveniles
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 (TNSconf) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney Professor Jennifer Drobac talked about the loophole in Indiana law that may allow a juvenile accused of trespassing with a handgun to escape charges. Professor Drobac discussed the situation with WISH TV on September 21. The juvenile, M.H., was charged with dangerous possession of a firearm, but at the time there was no such charge for an adult. "If it's wrong for a  more

Indiana University Law School: Professor Katz Joins Advisory Board
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 27 (TNSper) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Professor Robert Katz was recently invited to serve on the Academic Advisory Board of Justice, the legal magazine of the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (ILJ). The ILJ, also known as "the legal arm of the Jewish people," works to combat antisemitism, Holocaust denial, and racism and to promote human rights more generally. Professor Katz, who serves alongs  more

Indiana University Law School: Upcoming Indiana Health Law Review Symposium Focuses On Mental Health
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 (TNSconf) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Mental health and the legal system are the focus of the Indiana Health Law Review Symposium on Friday, October 21 at the IU McKinney School of Law. Two keynote speakers and four panel discussions will bring legal scholars and practitioners to IU McKinney during the symposium, which begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 3:30 p.m. Among the speakers and panel topics: * A morning k  more

Indiana University: Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams To Serve As Kelley School's Poling Chair
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 28 (TNSper) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Dr. Jerome Adams, the 20th U.S. surgeon general and a former Indiana state health commissioner, will visit Indiana University as the Kelley School of Business' Poling Chair of Business and Government. A presidential fellow and executive director of health equity initiatives at Purdue University, Adams served as a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. He also is a distinguished professor  more

IU South Bend Receives $2 Million To Increase Retention And Graduation Rates For Low Income And At-Risk Students
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Sept. 29 (TNSfund) -- Indiana University South Bend campus issued the following news release: Indiana University South Bend is proud to announce that it was recently awarded a $2,092,527 Strengthening Institutions Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant provides more than 73 percent of the total costs and will support a transformative five-year project that will take a learning community approach to student success. The grant is one of the most compe  more

Ivy Tech Hamilton County To Launch School Of Nursing In January 2023
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 (TNSpro) -- Ivy Tech Community College issued the following news on Sept. 29, 2022: Ivy Tech Community College today announced it will launch its School of Nursing on the Hamilton County campus in January 2023. The program was approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing last week. This will be the College's 19th nursing location. In Fall 2021, following approval of Ivy Tech Hamilton County's campus board and Ivy Tech's State Board of Trustees, the College com  more

IWU Gospel Choir Receives $13.3K Grant
MARION, Indiana, Sept. 30 (TNSfund) -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news on Sept. 29, 2022: The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship at Calvin University has awarded IWU a one-year $13,300 grant for the Gospel Choir. Through the grant, IWU plans to further develop the Gospel Choir as well as educate the campus community on the traditions of gospel music. The IWU Gospel Choir was founded in Spring 2021 by a group of students for the purpose of celebrating the biblical princ  more

IWU Receives $999.7K Grant For Indiana Youth Programs On Campus Initiative
MARION, Indiana, Sept. 30 (TNSfund) -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news: Lilly Endowment Inc. recently awarded a $999,733 grant to Indiana Wesleyan University to bring Indiana youth to the IWU-Marion campus to help them explore how higher education can be part of their future. Lilly Endowment made the grant through Indiana Youth Programs on Campus (IYPC), an initiative designed to help colleges and universities across the state engage youth, ages 5 to 18, in high-quality o  more

Jordan: State Awards $83k To Increase Safety In Fulton County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) said Caston School Corp. and Rochester Community School Corp. in Fulton County recently received a combined $83,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. Jordan said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana.  more

Jordan: State Awards Over $237k To Increase Safety In Marshall County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) said several schools in Marshall County recently received more than $237,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. Jordan said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana. "School safety remains a top priority  more

Marian University Strengthens Its Organizational Structure By Appointing Kenith Britt, Ph.D., To Newly-Created Position Of Chief Operating Officer And Chancellor
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 (TNSper) -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University has strengthened its organizational structure and its ability to support continued enrollment, program, and research growth across its multiple campus locations. This includes the creation of the university's first-ever chief operating officer (COO) and chancellor for the Indianapolis campus. Kenith Britt, Ph.D., has been appointed to this new position by President Daniel J. Elsener and wi  more

May, Davisson: State Awards $119K To Increase Safety In Lawrence County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Lawrence County schools recently received more than $119,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Chris May (R-Bedford) and J. Michael Davisson (R-Salem). May said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants for 425 schools across Indiana. "Maintaining a  more

McDermott Will & Emery Represents New Harbor Capital in Advent Home Medical Acquisition of Aeratech Home Medical
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented New Harbor Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm, in its portfolio company and high-tech respiratory medical equipment and services company, Advent Home Medical, in its acquisition of Aeratech Home Medical, an Ohio and Indiana-based premier provider of home respiratory care and equipment technology. The partnership meaningfully  more

ND Law Establishes New Murphy Fellowship For Students Studying Law And Religion
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: Notre Dame Law School has established a new fellowship to support students exploring the area of law and religion. The Murphy Fellowship is named in honor of longtime and former Notre Dame Law Professor Edward J. Murphy. The inaugural Murphy Fellows -- Joseph Andres, Olivia Lyons, Hadiah Mabry, and Tess Skehan -- will actively participate in the programming of both the Program on Church  more

Nearly $11M In Additional DOD Funds Expands Purdue-Led Microelectronics Workforce Program
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 28 (TNSfund) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University announced Sept. 16 the SCALE (Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement) microelectronics workforce development program will extend five years and expand with additional Department of Defense funding of $10.8 million, and a ceiling of $99 million. SCALE officials said this expansion of the nation's preeminent program will further its goal to develop a next-generation workforce   more

Notre Dame, Trinity College Dublin Engineers Join To Advance Novel Treatment For Cystic Fibrosis
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: University of Notre Dame engineers have joined forces with microbiologists at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, to further investigate a promising strategy for managing cystic fibrosis lung infections. Cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease that causes patients' airways to fill with a thick and sticky mucus, affects many people around the world. Ireland has the highest incidence per capita -- tr  more

Notre Dame, Ukrainian Catholic University Launch Three New Research Grants
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame and Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) are launching three collaborative grants that expand the existing academic, religious and cultural partnerships between the two universities. The collaborative projects include the ND-UCU Faculty Collaboration Grant Program, the ND-UCU Curriculum/Course Development Grants and the ND-UCU Library Guest Scholars Program. "These coll  more

Payne: State Awards Over $140,000 To Increase Safety In Scott County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) said Scott county schools recently received more than $140,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. Payne said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana. "As a father, I want all children and students to   more

Prescott: State Awards More Than $273,000 To Increase Safety In Local Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) said local schools recently received $273,291 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. Prescott said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana. "Each school in Indiana is unique and develops safety plans ba  more

President Daniels To Lead Panel Discussion With Participants Of Purdue Ukrainian Scholars Initiative (Oct. 13)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 29 (TNSconf) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: A panel discussion in the form of a fireside chat with Purdue University President Mitch Daniels at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, will feature three participants in the Purdue Ukrainian Scholars Initiative. The hourlong event, which is free and open to the public, will be at Hiler Theater in Purdue's Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC). The discussion will be led by Daniels and include a brief   more

Purdue: What's In A Word? Identifying Language Disorders Earlier Can Set Children Up For Success
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Expert focuses on skills that support children's early word learning, language processing * * * A child's first word can be a meaningful milestone for parents. But sometimes, children don't have to say anything at all to teach us about how they develop their earliest vocabularies. Arielle Borovsky, associate professor in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences in Purdue's College of Healt  more

Purdue: When Should You Get The New COVID-19 Booster And Flu Shot? - New Article Available For Free Republishing Via The Conversation
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: An article on the timing of the new COVID-19 booster shot and the flu shot by Libby Richards, associate professor of nursing in Purdue University's College of Health and Human Sciences, is available on The Conversation. The article is available to be republished for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The webpage for the article has information for republishing in the lowe  more

Schaibley Presents Sagamore To Carmel Doctor For Helping First Responders
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) on Tuesday presented a Sagamore of the Wabash to Dr. Steven Moffatt, a Carmel resident and chief scientific officer at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, for going above and beyond to help Hoosier first responders. Schaibley said Moffatt is a national leader and advocate for clinical programs focused on the medical and physical well-being of public safety profe  more

Snow: State Awards Over $112k To Increase Safety In Wabash County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) said schools in Wabash County recently received more than $112,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. Snow said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana. "We want students and educators to keep their focu  more

Snow: State Awards Over $237k To Increase Safety In Kosciusko County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) said schools in Kosciusko County recently received more than $237,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. Snow said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana. "We want students and educators to keep their f  more

Statement From Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, issued the following statement on Sept. 28, 2022: * * * Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the state's historic $2.5 billion transfer to pay down the state's pension obligations for the Pre-1996 Teachers' Retirement Fund. "Here in Indiana we practice the fiscal responsibility we preach. Thanks to our state's strong fiscal performance   more

Taft: French Article on Successful Commercial Dispute Resolution Published in Indiana Lawyer
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 29 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Peter French authored the article "Managing blocks to successful commercial disputes resolution," which was published in The Indiana Lawyer on Sept. 28. The article makes the argument for commercial dispute to be resolved outside of litigation or arbitration. French is a trial lawyer who has represented clients in litigation matters in many jurisdictions across the United States. French has represen  more

University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global AffairsStudents Awarded Graduate Justice Fellowships
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: Three graduate students from the Keough School of Global Affairs have been awarded Graduate Justice Fellowships by Notre Dame's Center for Social Concerns. The center's new graduate fellowship program is designed to support graduate students in any discipline who explore questions of justice in their research and whose scholarship prioritizes service to the  more

Ziemke: State Awards Over $664,000 To Increase Safety In Local Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Cindy Ziemke (R-Batesville) said several local schools recently received more than $664,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. Ziemke said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana. "I know our local schools are working hard to  more