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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday November 06, 2022 ( 43 items )  

$15M NSF Grant Will Help JSU, Consortium Grow Cyberinfrastructure At Minority Institutions
GARY, Indiana, Nov. 3 (TNSfund) -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news release: During the 2022 National HBCU Week Conference in Washington, D.C., held in September, a consortium of HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions were formally congratulated after earning a $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help minority-serving institutions close the digital divide in cyberinfrastructure research. For the special announcement, Jackson S  more

2022 Wrap Up: Inflation Reduction Act Creating Stronger Economic Future for Indiana, Despite INGOP's Misinformation and Lack of Action
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- 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 celebrated the stronger economic future the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will have on the Hoosier State - despite a misinformation campaign by Todd Young and the Indiana Republican Party. In fact, Indiana Republicans have no plans to lower global inflation or help struggling families or w  more

Ball State Study Explores Relationship Between High-Performing Employees And Entitlement In The Workplace
MUNCIE, Indiana, Nov. 2 (TNSjou) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Dr. Brian Webster, an associate professor of Management in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University, recently co-authored a research paper about a study that explores the relationships between high-performing employees and perceived entitlement in the workplace. The paper, "Powerful, High-Performing Employees and Psychological Entitlement: The Detrimental Effects on Citizenship Behaviors  more

Ball State University Student Media Earns National Awards, Top Honors
MUNCIE, Indiana, Nov. 5 (TNSawa) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University's student media recently earned numerous journalism and communications accolades and awards, including more than three dozen awards combined for Ball Bearings magazine, The Ball State Daily News, and the McKinley Avenue Agency--an on-campus student-run communications, media, and advertising agency. The honors were announced during MediaFest22 journalism conference in Washington, D.  more

Centerpoint Energy Statement On 1010 N. Weinbach Avenue Investigation
EVANSVILLE, Texas, Nov. 3 (TNStalk) -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following agency statement statement on Nov. 2, 2022: Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all those affected by the Aug. 10 incident at 1010 N. Weinbach Avenue. We also want to express our appreciation to the Indiana State Fire Marshal, Evansville Fire Department, Evansville Police Department and all personnel who assisted with the investigation. Following the incident, CenterPoint Energy conducted various tests on i  more

CMU Announces Digital Strategy Director
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 3 (TNSper) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: John Veilleux, vice president and chief marketing officer for Central Michigan University, announced that Kiera Davenport has been chosen to be the next director of digital strategy. Davenport comes to CMU from Indiana University East in Richmond, Indiana, where she most recently held the position of Manager of Web Services. She brings 16 years of experience with content, strategy, design, web d  more

Dean Kinney Writes About IU McKinney's Fellowship Initiative
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney has launched a program aimed at improving representation in the legal academy. Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Patricia Kinney, J.D. '02, wrote a column about that for Indiana Lawyer. The "Future Faculty Fellows" Visiting Assistant Fellowship program is designed to recruit future law professors into this teaching, scholarship, and mentorship pipeline. The Fut  more

Designing Climate-Resilient Cities In At-Risk Communities
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 2 (TNSgov) -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news on Nov. 1, 2022: In September, the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory announced it would lead a multi-institutional team to advance urban climate science with the establishment of an Urban Integrated Field Laboratory in Chicago. The DOE will fund the project with $25 million over five years. The Community Research on Climate and Urban Science (CROCUS) laboratory will include coll  more

Distinguished Duke University Professor Wins 2022 IWU Aldersgate Prize
MARION, Indiana, Nov. 5 (TNSawa) -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news: John Wesley Honors College at Indiana Wesleyan University is pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 Aldersgate Prize: Dr. Norman Wirzba, This Sacred Life: Humanity's Place in a Wounded World (Cambridge University Press, 2021). The Aldersgate Prize is inspired by the John Wesley Honors College's commitment to Christian liberal learning. Motivated by this, the John Wesley Honors College awards the Alde  more

Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 (TNSper) -- Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2022: Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Board of Chiropractic Examiners The governor made three reappointments to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2026: * John Bernzott (Connersville), doctor of chiropractic medicine at John J. Bernzott DC, FICC * Derek Dyer (Huntington), doctor of chiropract  more

Gov. Holcomb to Lead Economic Development Mission to Egypt
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2022: Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he will lead an economic development trip to Egypt next week, where he will join global leaders at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. At the conference, Gov. Holcomb will deliver a keynote address about Indiana's efforts to usher in clean energy infrastructure and innovation to th  more

Ind. A.G. Rokita Files Enforcement Actions Against 2 Alleged Illegal Robocallers
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2022: Attorney General Todd Rokita today announced the national Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force is enforcing investigative demands sent to two voice service providers over alleged involvement in illegal robocalls. "We're working every day to protect Hoosiers from these annoying and illegal robocalls," Attorney General Rokita said. "That means holding the telecom industry accou  more

Ind. A.G. Rokita Issues Statement Regarding Bernard Case
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 (TNStalk) -- Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2022: * * * "By statutory obligation, we investigate thousands of potential licensing, privacy, and other violations a year. "A majority of the complaints we receive are, in fact, from nonpatients. "Any investigations that arise as a result of potential violations are handled in a uniform manner and narrowly focused. "We will discuss this particular matter further throug  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Nov. 7-11
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, November 7, 2022 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Tuesday, November 8, 2022 State Holiday = Election Day * * * Wednesday, November 9, 2022 CAUSE NO.: 43618-DSM17; ALJ: SCHUSTER; TIME: 1:30 P.M.; COMMISSIONER: ZIEGNER; ROOM: PNC, Room 224 VERIFIED PETITION OF NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF DE  more

Indiana Democratic Party: 2022 Wrap Up - Democrats' CHIPS and Science Act Creates a Brighter Economic Future for Hoosier Families
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 3 -- 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 celebrated the brighter economic 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 manufacturing jo  more

Indiana Democratic Party: 2022 Wrap Up - Democrats' PACT Act Delivers for Veterans Across Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- 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 celebrated the brighter future the PACT Act is creating for Hoosier veterans across the state. Thanks to Democrats like Andre Carson and Frank Mrvan, the PACT Act is providing life-saving health care to more than 409,000 veterans who call Indiana home. This includes veterans who used Agent  more

Indiana Democratic Party: Indiana GOP's New "Results Over Rhetoric" Tour? Total BS.
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called out the Indiana Republican Party for being complete hypocrites with their closing "Results Over Rhetoric" message. According to the Indiana GOP, these are the "results" they've created for Hoosiers: * An extreme abortion ban * The nation's third worst maternal mo  more

Indiana Democratic Party: The Indiana GOP's Scary October Surprise - A Total Implosion
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today wanted to make one thing clear: the Indiana Republican Party had one very scary October. In fact, the 2022 election year's October Surprise has been the intraparty feuds and overall implosion within the Indiana GOP. Diego Morales's numerous controversies. Todd Young flip  more

Indiana Department of Education Provides Update on Work to Prioritize Academic Standards Around Key Skills & Traits
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 3 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2022: The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provided an update to the Indiana State Board of Education on its ongoing, statutorily-required work to update Indiana Academic Standards to align with the key skills and traits necessary for students to be successful after high school graduation. "From one grade to the next, it's important that our students are building the essentia  more

Indiana House Democrats: Today's Gas Tax Hike Is A Painful Reminder Of Republican Complacency
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2022: As Indiana's gas tax once again rises today (Nov. 1) to 74.5 cents per gallon, 56.1 cents of that in state taxes, Indiana House Democratic leaders remind Hoosiers that the price at the pumps is a direct effect of taxation implemented and maintained by the Indiana GOP. Democrats called for a pause on the state gas taxes back in March and renewed those calls as Hoosiers continued to struggle to  more

Indiana University East: Kelley School's 2023 Business Outlook Forecast Presentation For Wayne County Is November 16
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 3 (TNSconf) -- Indiana University East campus issued the following news: Area business leaders and community members are invited to attend the Indiana University's Kelley School of Business Outlook forecast for 2023. The presentation begins at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, in Whitewater Hall Lobby. The event begins with a networking breakfast followed by the Business Outlook Panel from 8-9 a.m. in Vivian Auditorium. Register online at IUEastBusinessOutlook.ev  more

Indiana University Law School: Philip Aka Named Fulbright Specialist, Will Work in Sierra Leone
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 1 (TNSper) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Philip Aka, LL.M. '08; S.J.D. '16, has been named a Fulbright specialist and will work in Sierra Leone. Aka will work with the legal department at the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International in Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital. The organization focuses on issues relating to human rights and social justice. He will work with the agency to review and simplify the cou  more

Indiana University Law School: Professor Hagan Discusses Second Chance Law With WISH
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 (TNStalk) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney Professor Carrie Hagan talked about Indiana's expungement law during a segment on WISH TV. The story was broadcast October 20. President Joe Biden announced the pardoning of people accused of simple marijuana possession at the federal level. At the same time, the president encouraged governors to pardon people with similar state convictions. Indiana Governor Eric Holc  more

Indiana University Law School: Professor Lea Bishop Presents At University Of Connecticut On Childhood Book Hunger
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 (TNSbook) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney Professor Lea Bishop presented her research on the human right to read and her latest book during the Human Rights Institute convened at the University of Connecticut on October 17. The workshop showcased Professor Bishop's work along with that of Farida Shaheed, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education. Professor Shaver is the author of "Ending  more

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: Indiana Local Government Officials Continue To Trust Nonprofits, Study Finds
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 (TNSrpt) -- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Lilly Family School of Philanthropy issued the following news on Nov. 3, 2022: Local government officials (LGOs) trust local nonprofits and charities "to do the right thing" more than almost all other types of institutions examined, according to the new report Indiana Local Government Officials and Trust in Nonprofits released today by the Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Aff  more

IU East Welcomes New Faculty To Campus
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 4 (TNSper) -- Indiana University East campus issued the following news: Indiana University East welcomed seven new faculty members to campus this fall. * * * School of Business and Economics Mark Sanders, assistant professor of accounting, is currently completing his dissertation as a D.B.A. candidate pursuing his Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Missouri St. Louis. He earned his Master of Business Administration from Indiana U  more

IWU Receives $3.2M in Grants Related to Strengthening Ministry with Children
MARION, Indiana, Nov. 3 (TNSfund) -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news: Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded two grants totaling $3,214,109 to Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) to support initiatives designed to strengthen ministry with children. The first grant, totaling $998,397, will fund the Christian Parenting and Caregiving Program. The School of Theology and Ministry at IWU will work with churches and families in Grant County identify meaningful, realistic ways of doing   more

Jackson Decries Franciscan Health Hammond Hospital Closure Plans
HAMMOND, Indiana, Nov. 5 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: Rep. Carolyn B. Jackson (D-Hammond) issued the following statement in response to yesterday's news that Franciscan Health Hammond will close its hospital and emergency department at the end of this year: "At the end of this year, the citizens of Hammond will no longer have a hospital and emergency department. I am outraged at the announcement made yesterday by Franciscan Health Hammond to close their hospital an  more

Marian University Professor Michael Baumann '13 Celebrated for his Published Work
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Marian University issued the following news: Michael Baumann '13, Ph.D, assistant professor of communication and assistant director of forensics recently had his work titled "Addressing Motivations and Barriers to Research Involvement during Medical School among Osteopathic Medical Students in the United States" published. Dr. Baumann's work describes the discoveries found through research on the study practices and habits of osteopathic medical studen  more

Miami University: OKI Funding Has Amtrak Project On Track For 2026 Construction
OXFORD, Ohio, Nov. 4 (TNSeco) -- Miami University issued the following news: A recent award from the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has Miami University and the City of Oxford eyeing a 2026 construction date for the Amtrak platform project at Chestnut Fields. The OKI Board voted to fund $2,096,183 toward the project, expected to be dispersed in 2026. Engineering and design work is also anticipated to be completed by then for the site to be shovel ready. The Amtrak  more

Notre Dame Experts Discuss 2022 Midterm Elections
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The 2022 midterm elections will take place Tuesday (Nov. 8). With the country facing the looming effects of violence perpetrated at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, uncertain economic times, high-profile Supreme Court decisions and hot-button policy issues, Notre Dame experts discuss the many things voters will be considering at the polls. Matt Hall, director, Rooney Center for the Study of Americ  more

Notre Dame Law Review Hosts Symposium On 'Unconstitutional Conditions And Religious Liberty'
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 2 (TNSsel) -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2022: The Notre Dame Law Review, in collaboration with the Law School's Religious Liberty Initiative, hosted its first symposium of the academic year on October 24 in the McCartan Courtroom. Centered on the theme "Unconstitutional Conditions and Religious Liberty," the symposium brought together religious liberty experts from across the country for engaging discussions about th  more

Notre Dame: 'On The Brink Of A New Civil War' - New National Survey Highlights Fragility Of American Democracy, Stark Partisan Divides
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: A new nationally representative survey released by the University of Notre Dame's Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy reveals areas of grave concern for the state of American democracy, including more than half of Republicans and one-third of Democrats believing the United States to be on the brink of a new civil war. The results also show strikingly low support for some core democrati  more

Presbyterian College, Indiana University Lilly Family School Of Philanthropy Partner To Give PC Students And Alumni New Graduate Degree And Certificate Opportunities
CLINTON, South Carolina, Nov. 1 (TNSpar) -- Presbyterian College issued the following news: A new partnership between the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI and Presbyterian College will give PC graduates a special opportunity to pursue an education with the nation's first school of philanthropy. A new "Presbyterian College and Lilly Family School Fellowship Award" provides qualified PC students and alumni opportunities to earn both graduate-level academic degrees   more

Purdue Global Concord Law School Names Inaugural Associate Dean Of Experiential Learning
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 2 (TNSper) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: When Martin Pritikin began searching for someone to fill the new position of associate dean of experiential learning for Concord Law School at Purdue Global, he didn't have to look far. The Concord dean selected an experienced member of his faculty: Kelley Mauerman. "Having an administrator focused on experiential learning makes perfect sense for Concord, given our emphasis on practical skills tra  more

Purdue Partners With IIT Madras To Create Semiconductor Dual-Degree Program
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 5 (TNSpar) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) will soon launch a dual-degree master's program in semiconductors as part of a newly signed agreement to cooperate in education and research in semiconductors and microelectronics. The proposed dual-degree program will be designed to ramp up skilled talent for the next generation of the semiconductor workforce. It will foc  more

Purdue: Ag Economy Barometer Declines Again, Producers Express Concern About Interest Rate Policy
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Farmer sentiment weakened again in October as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 10 points to a reading of 102. Both barometer's sub-indices also declined this month. The Current Conditions Index dipped 8 points to a reading of 101, while the Future Expectations Index dropped 11 points to a reading of 102. The "Ag Economy Barometer" is calculated each month from 400 U.S. ag  more

Purdue: Niche-Filling New Course Meets Aircraft And Spacecraft Industries' Workforce Need
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 1 (TNSpro) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University is breaking new academic ground in optimizing student preparation for a dual-purpose workforce need in the space and aviation industries. The new Purdue Aviation and Space Cybersecurity course is giving engineering students much-valued, cyber-domain security proficiency while also providing aeronautical and astronautical engineering know-how to computer science and cybersecurity ma  more

Purdue: Talented Students Pursuing Growth, Opportunities
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 2 (TNSpar) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue partners with Posse Foundation on scholarship program for northwest, northern Indiana students * * * In high school, Nah'Shon Williams wanted to build a better future by pursuing a college degree in construction management. There was just one problem: The financial hurdles of even getting into college stood in the way. A new Purdue University partnership with a national college outr  more

Taft Adds 5 Attorneys in Indianapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 1 (TNSper) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to welcome five attorneys to the firm's Indianapolis office. Claire E. Burdick focuses her practice on all aspects of business law. Prior to joining Taft, Burdick gained extensive business experience working as a public finance intern for Stifel Financial Corp. and as a tax intern for Deloitte. She also gained valuable experience as a legal intern for the Indiana Department of Transportation  more

University of Notre Dame's Law School: 2L Jazmyn Ferguson To Speak At National Black Pre-Law Conference (Nov. 10-12)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 2 (TNSconf) -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2022: Jazmyn Ferguson, a second-year student at Notre Dame Law School, will be one of the panelists at the 18th annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair from November 10-12 in Boston. The National Black Pre-Law Conference is designed to provide aspiring Black lawyers with access to information, resources, and contacts that will assist them in the challenging jour  more

Voter Fraud: INDems Response to Diego Morales Allegedly Committing Voter Fraud
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2022, by Chairman Mike Schmuhl: * * * The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following statement from Chairman Mike Schmuhl after a bombshell report indicated Diego Morales - the candidate who made voter fraud a centerpiece of his campaign for Indiana Secretary of State - may have committed voter fraud himsel  more

VU In Spotlight As Host Of Council On Accreditation For Two-Year Colleges Fall Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 (TNSsel) -- Vincennes University issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2022: Vincennes University's distinguished faculty and staff were in the spotlight at the Council on Accreditation for Two-Year Colleges (CATYC) Fall 2022 Conference. They highlighted the University's efforts to enhance diversity and inclusion, drive student success, meet Indiana's workforce needs, and engage students after COVID distancing at the three-day conference in downtown Indianap  more