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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday November 20, 2022 ( 38 items )  

Alumna Tess Gunty Wins National Book Award For Debut Novel
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 18 (TNSawa)(TNSbook) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: University of Notre Dame alumna Tess Gunty, class of '15, has won the National Book Award for fiction for her debut novel, "The Rabbit Hutch." Born and raised in South Bend, Gunty majored in English with a concentration in creative writing. In the novel's acknowledgments, Gunty thanks Notre Dame faculty Joyelle McSweeney, Orlando Menes, Steve Tomasula and Anne Garcia-Romero. "My writing p  more

Appalachian Power Names Jason Baker Vice President Distribution Operations
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 19 (TNSper) -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Appalachian Power has named Jason Baker vice president distribution operations, effective Nov. 26. Baker is currently director of distribution region operations for Indiana Michigan Power (I&M). American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is the parent company of both utilities. Baker will be responsible for construction, engineering, maintenance and operations of   more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES BRIEF TO PROTECT TRANSGENDER STUDENTS' RIGHTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 13 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging an Indiana statute that bans transgender female students from participating in girls' school sports. The brief is filed in A.M. v. Indianapolis Public Schools, which arose after a 10-year-old student was barred from playing on her school's girls' softball team after the law was passed even though the  more

Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys Named to Product Liability Advisory Council National Leadership Positions
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 19 (TNSper) -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Michael C. Zogby and Kaitlyn E. Stone attended the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC) annual meeting October 19-21, 2022, in Park City, Utah. At the meeting, Zogby was elected to the PLAC board of directors for a three-year term starting on Jan. 1, 2023, and he also serves on the membership committee. Stone co-chaired and emceed the 2022 annual meeting, and helped to organize t  more

Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes New Attorneys, Legal Professionals
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 19 (TNSper) -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg has added corporate, healthcare, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, and litigation attorneys and legal professionals to its Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., offices. An associate in the South Bend office, Ambreen Ahmad works closely with clients on defending product liabil  more

Baylor College of Medicine: Dr. Huda Zoghbi Named 2023 Watanabe Prize Winner
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 16 (TNSawa) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Dr. Huda Zoghbi has been named the 2023 winner of the August M. Watanabe Prize in Translational Research and will be honored at the 2023 Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) Annual Meeting on Friday, September 22, 2023. Zoghbi is a Distinguished Service Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, director of the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's  more

British Airways And CVG Announce New Direct Flight From Cincinnati Region To London
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 18 -- The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2022: British Airways and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) announced a new direct route between the Cincinnati region and London Heathrow, which will begin operating in 2023. Starting on June 5, 2023, this will be the only direct flight between the UK and all of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, creating incredible new opportunities for tourism and bu  more

College Of Liberal Arts 'Tech Ethics Video Series' Explores The Ethical Leadership Of Emerging Digital Technologies
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Building upon its initiative to create a model program focusing on professional ethics at the intersection of the liberal arts and technological innovation, the Purdue University College of Liberal Arts has released a video series exploring the topics as a part of the "Leading Ethically in the Age of AI and Big Data" project, supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The "Tech Ethics Video Se  more

Crose Named New University of Southern Indiana Director of Online Learning
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 16 (TNSper) -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The University of Southern Indiana has named Dr. Brian Crose as Director of Online Learning, effective January 4, 2023. In this role, Crose will provide strategic direction for Online Learning at USI as well as provide leadership in developing and implementing the University's online learning strategy to strengthen existing online programs and develop cutting-edge new programs. Throu  more

Duke Energy Provides $34,000 In Grants To Support Hoosier Veterans And Active-Duty Service Members
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $34,000 in grants to seven Indiana organizations and initiatives focused on supporting Hoosier military veterans and active-duty service members. The grants support a wide range of veteran-serving organizations across the state, including those working to provide civilian career pathways, transitional housing and health care services for those who've served in Ame  more

Duke Energy Provides Aid For Customers, Communities With Nearly $100,000 In Grants To Support Basic Needs
PLAINFIELD, Indiana, Nov. 18 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: As communities continue to feel financial strain due to the rising cost of basic necessities, the Duke Energy Foundation is investing nearly $100,000 to support nonprofits dedicated to helping those in need in Indiana. "Our customers are feeling the weight of inflation and rising costs in nearly every aspect of their lives," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. "We know the prices for goods and servi  more

Field Joins Ice Miller Public Affairs Group
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 (TNSper) -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ice Miller LLP announced the addition of Mariah (Halleck) Field to the firm's Public Affairs Group. Field joins the firm as an associate and will be based in Columbus, Ohio, where she will assist clients with government-related issues. Field most recently served as a member of the legislative affairs team in the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. In this role, she advised on criminal justice  more

Goshen College Awarded Federal Grant To Increase Resources For Sexual Violence Prevention
GOSHEN, Indiana, Nov. 18 (TNSfund) -- Goshen College issued the following news: Goshen College has been awarded a $299,904 campus grant from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Office on Violence Against Women to build on current resources available to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking over the next three years. While Goshen College has been dedicated and invested in prevention education initiatives, additional focus and resources will be beneficial  more

Ind. A.G. Rokita Announces $3.1B Tentative Settlement With Walmart Over Opioid Allegations
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2022: Attorney General Todd Rokita today announced a $3.1 billion tentative settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the distribution and dispensing of opioids at its stores. "The opioid crisis has devastated far too many Hoosier families," Attorney General Rokita said. "We cont  more

Ind. A.G. Rokita Warns Hoosiers of Utility Scams
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following news release: On a monthly basis, many Hoosiers worry about the costs of paying utility bills. Their concerns intensify when the arrival of cold, wintry weather forces them to crank up their furnaces to heat their homes. Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to stay alert for scammers who try to take advantage of their fears. He advises watching out for certain telltale tactics. Often, Attor  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Nov. 21-25
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 18 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, November 21, 2022 CAUSE NO.: 44871-ECR6; ALJ: PAGONIS; TIME: 1:30 P.M.; COMMISSIONER: HUSTON; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 VERIFIED PETITION OF INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY (I&M), AN INDIANA CORPORATION, FOR APPROVAL OF AN ADJUSTMENT TO ITS RATES THROUGH ITS ENVIRONMENTAL COST RIDER (ECR) PURSUANT TO THE ONGOING REVIEW PROCESS APPROVED BY THE COMMI  more

Indiana Democratic Party: ICYMI - American Rescue Plan Delivers Public Safety Investments for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the brighter economic future the American Rescue Plan is delivering for Indianapolis. This time, the Rescue Plan will use about $3.5 million to improve the public's perception of the City about a year ahead of the NBA's All-Star Game in February 2024. Investmen  more

Indiana Democratic Party: One Year Later, Democrats Delivered Where Republicans Failed - Infrastructure Law Transforming the Crossroads of America
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2022: One year ago today, Democrats like Andre Carson and Frank Mrvan delivered what Indiana Republicans never could: a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation's roads, bridges, railroads, ports, airports, water systems, and high-speed internet via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (The Jobs Act). Indiana Democratic Party Chairman Mike Schmuhl released the following state  more

Indiana House Democrats: State Rep. Kyle Miller
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 (TNSper) -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2022: Kyle Miller represents House District 82 in the Indiana House of Representatives. Representing his home town of Fort Wayne, Miller is currently serving his first term as a State Representative. He is a graduate of Homestead High School. With experience working in small business and a family man, Kyle is passionate about strengthening local economies and helping Hoosiers achieve th  more

Indiana House Democrats: State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: State Representative Dr. Victoria Garcia Wilburn was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives on Nov. 8, 2022. Raised in a working class, union family in the Chicago suburbs, Victoria was a first-generation student and has earned a degree in occupational therapy, as well as a doctorate in health science. She has served as a clinician, health researcher and public health advocate in her community. T  more

Indiana Michigan Power: AEP Foundation Grants $50,000 To Community Harvest Food Bank Of Northeast Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Nov. 18 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: The American Electric Power Foundation, upon the recommendation of Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), has awarded a $50,000 grant to Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana to support programs addressing food insecurity within the community. The grant was announced Thursday, Nov. 17 at the annual Turkey Rally. Volunteers from across the community, and I&M, met at t  more

Indiana University Law School: LLM Student Receives Law And Justice Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 19 (TNSawa) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: LL.M. candidate Anamika Krishnan was selected as the recipient of the Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer Memorial Award, presented by the Sarada Krishna Satgamaya Foundation for Law and Justice. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer (1915 - 2014) was a pioneer of the legal-aid movement in India. Anamika's parents received the award in her absence at a ceremony held at the Kerala High Court Auditorium   more

Indiana University Law School: Professor Katz Speaks At ADL Summit On Legal Education's Neglect Of Antisemitism
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 16 (TNStalk) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney Professor Robert Katz spoke at the Anti-Defamation League's Never Is Now summit, the world's largest annual summit on antisemitism and hate, held in New York City on November 10. Speaking before an audience of several hundred, Professor Katz discussed the failure of legal education to grapple with the problem of antisemitism, even as such hatred goes mainstream and ri  more

Indiana University: 'Singles In America' Study - More Midwesterners Consider Political Issues In Dating
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: A new study by Match in partnership with Indiana University researchers shows that political issues are increasingly important to singles in the Midwest when it comes to considering potential partners. According to the study, 29% of Midwestern singles consider not having an opinion on a key political issue a deal-breaker -- up from just 15% in 2017. Match's 12th "Singles in America" study is the l  more

Indiana University: Mental Health, Substance Use Issues Prevalent Among Nonpsychiatric Emergency Room Patients
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: * * * Digital screening tool may help hospitals identify mental health problems often missed in patients who visit the ER for physical complaints * * * A new study by Indiana University researchers has found that about 45% of patients who visit the emergency department for physical injuries and ailments also have mental health and substance use problems that are often overlooked. It also found tha  more

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Offers New Pathway to Elementary Education Licensure
MARION, Indiana, Nov. 19 (TNSpro) -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news: IWU-National & Global is addressing the current teacher shortage by creating a degree track that equips teachers and eliminates barriers to elementary education licensure. The new Bachelor of Science in integrative studies with a concentration in elementary teacher training and a minor in elementary education prepares enrollees for their initial Elementary Generalist K-6 educator licensure and opens door  more

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Partners with Special Operations Association of America to Broaden Opportunities for Military Service Members
MARION, Indiana, Nov. 17 (TNSpar) -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news: As part of its continued innovative efforts to open doors for military personnel and veterans, Indiana Wesleyan University has partnered with the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) to provide educational and career advancement opportunities for members of the Special Operations community. IWU's programs are specifically designed to count Special Operations training toward a degree, rather t  more

IU McKinney School Of Law Celebrates Pioneering $4 Million Gift Focusing On LGBTQ Rights And Diversity
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 18 (TNSfund) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law hosted a celebration to commemorate the $4 million gift from IU alumnus Steve Tuchman, B.A. '68, J.D., '71, and his husband Reed Bobrick originally announced in fall 2020. The gift will support the creation of an endowed scholarship and an endowed professorship to further the school's commitment to diversity and inclusion. I  more

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $10,000 to Food Banks Serving Indianapolis and Central Indiana
IRVING, Texas, Nov. 18 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2022: The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and WXIN-TV FOX 59 and WTTV-TV CBS4, the Nexstar Media Inc. television stations serving Indianapolis and Central Indiana, announced today that the Foundation will donate $5,000 each to two food banks serving the area: Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana and Midwest Food Bank of Indiana. The donations are part of the "Pack the Pan  more

Notre Dame Religious Liberty Clinic Defends Muslim Man Forced To Pray Next To Jail Cell Toilet
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 17 (TNSgov) -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: A Muslim man's request to pray in accordance with the dictates of his Islamic faith was repeatedly denied by correctional officers in the Dodge County Detention Facility in Wisconsin. His case addresses the lack of religious accommodations made for practicing Muslims in prison systems. The Notre Dame Religious Liberty Clinic filed an amicus brief in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals  more

Notre Dame: Snite Museum Director Publishes Book On Sculptures Of Jesus Christ
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 12 (TNSbook) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Joseph Antenucci Becherer, director and curator of sculpture for the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, has co-authored a new book, "Christ among Us: Sculptures of Jesus across the History of Art." The book, co-authored with Henry Martin Luttikhuizen, professor emeritus at Calvin University, surveys sculptural representations of Jesus from the Early Christian period to the prese  more

Purdue Symposium During 'MitchFest' Will Focus On Free Speech For Advancing Healthy Civil Discourse On University Campuses (Dec. 5)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 18 (TNSconf) -- Purdue University issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2022: Tolerance and free speech are messages taken very seriously at Purdue University. As a national leader on this topic, Purdue will host a Dec. 5 symposium, focusing on the vital role that open debate and civil discourse play in advancing a healthy campus culture of learning and engagement. The panel discussion, titled "Freedom of Inquiry and the Advancement of Knowledge," will be   more

Purdue: Saving Lives, Powering Rockets, Making Snacks - The Rocket Science Of Freeze-Drying
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2022: * * * An aeronautical engineer tackles lyophilization to solve pharmaceutical and Space Age problems * * * What do spaceships, strawberries and vaccines have in common? More than you might think. The short answer is that Purdue University engineer Alina Alexeenko is tinkering with ways to make processes involved in each safer, faster and more effective. The longer answer involv  more

Purdue: Seed-Based Technology Offers Peace Of Mind From Sorghum Forage Risk
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Sorghum has served as a food and feed crop for thousands of years, yet it can become poisonous under drought or freezing conditions. The problem is dhurrin, which breaks down to form prussic acid, also known as hydrogen cyanide. But Purdue University's Mitch Tuinstra, professor of plant breeding and genetics and scientific director of the Institute for Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture, has deve  more

Taft Welcomes Brown to Real Estate Group
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 16 (TNSper) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Devin D. Brown has joined Taft's Real Estate practice group in the firm's Indianapolis office. He focuses his practice on Commercial Real Estate and has experience guiding clients through various phases of commercial transactions, as well as drafting and reviewing real property agreements and local zoning ordinances. Brown earned his J.D. from the Indiana Maurer School of Law and his bachelor's degree in   more

Taft: Huldin to Present at 2022 Indiana Environmental Conference (Dec. 8)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 17 (TNSconf) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft attorney John Huldin will present at the 2022 Indiana Environmental Conference hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 8. His presentation "Developments in Due Diligence" will include a discussion of the new requirements of ASTM E 1527-21, provide real-world applications of these new requirements, and explain the implications of the changes. Huldin is an attorney in Taft's Environmental pr  more

University of Southern Indiana President Rochon Appointed Chair-Elect of American Association of State Colleges & Universities Board of Directors
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 18 (TNSper) -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: During the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' (AASCU) 2022 Annual Conference on November 15, Dr. Ronald S. Rochon, University of Southern Indiana President, was appointed Chair-Elect of the AASCU Board of Directors. He will serve a one-year term as Chair-Elect before beginning a term as Chair in 2024. As a current AASCU board member elected in 2020, Rochon serves  more

Virginia Attorney General Miyares: Arizona Man Sentenced in Southwest Virginia Meth Conspiracy
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release: A defendant in a drug distribution organization that trafficked methamphetamine from Texas and Indiana into Southwest Virginia was recently sentenced in federal court on drug conspiracy charges, United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced. Pedro Loza III, 28, of Bullhead City, Arizona, was sentenced this week to 72 months in fede  more