ANDERSON, Indiana, Dec. 6 (TNSpro) -- Anderson University issued the following news release: Anderson University's engineering program continues to grow in numbers, and it will grow by another major for the 2023-24 academic year. The university is adding civil engineering as the sixth major in the department. "I am grateful to the physical sciences and engineering team for their diligent work, and for the support of the faculty in the expansion of the engineering program," said Dr. Courtney Ta  more

ANDERSON, Indiana, Dec. 3 (TNSper) -- Anderson University issued the following news release: Dr. Leanne Ketcham, assistant professor of preaching and practical theology at Anderson University, has been chosen as one of only 14 professors to participate in the 2023 Hybrid Teaching and Learning Workshop for Early Career Theological Faculty run by the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion located in Crawfordsville, Indiana. "The Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning i  more

ANDERSON, Indiana, Dec. 8 (TNSper) -- Anderson University issued the following news release: Anderson University has named Suahil Housholder to the position of vice president for finance and chief financial officer effective January 1, 2023. "I am humbled by this appointment," said Housholder. "I have big shoes to fill as I think about my colleagues who occupied this role and have served as mentors to me over the years. I couldn't do this without the support of my family and my belief that Go  more

ATLANTA, Indiana, Dec. 8 (TNSper) -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg has added Tina Dorr as a partner in the firm's Atlanta office and growing Intellectual Property Department. Dorr focuses her practice on executing sophisticated intellectual property strategies around high-tech patents and trade secrets. She represents clients in a wide range of technology areas, including chemical, material, life science, mechanical, aerospace and semi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 6 (TNSper) -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg is pleased to announce that Eleanor Smith has joined the firm as chief client officer, bringing more than two decades of legal business development and practice management experience to the role. Smith leads the Client Growth Department, combining traditional marketing and business development duties with a strategic focus on driving closer relationships with client  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Dec. 7 (TNSper) -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg has announced the addition of Jason Schultz as a partner in the firm's Healthcare Department. Schultz, who brings more than 15 years of in-house and private practice experience, will be based out of the firm's South Bend office. Schultz comes to Barnes & Thornburg after almost 12 years of experience with a multi-hospital health system, where he served as general coun  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 (TNSper) -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: CTS Alumnus Ben Tapper (MDiv 2019) has been appointed Indianapolis's first Chief Diversity Office by Mayor Joe Hogsett. This historic appointment is part of Mayor Hogsett's cabinet reorganization and aligns with his efforts to prioritize equity in city leadership. Tapper will lead the city's diversity initiatives beginning January 2023. Tapper comes to the position with a wide array of perso  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: Most of us are aware of the deep learning loss children experienced during the pandemic. Fewer of us are aware that those losses were most severe for children living in poverty and housing instability who suffered not only in the classroom, but also in their homes with challenges to their overall well-being. The impact is staggering. With 51% more children in Indianapolis experiencing homele  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 (TNSper) -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: On December 1st, Christian Theological Seminary named Charlie DeMaio its new Director of Development. Charlie will work with the Advancement team to grow the donor base and build relationships that connect the passion of our community to the CTS mission. His personal and professional experience is a fantastic addition to the CTS staff and a great fit for the CTS community. A native of Long I  more

VALPARAISO, Indiana, Dec. 9 (TNSacc) -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: Valpo's institutional accreditation status now extends through 2027-2028, as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has notified the University of its reaffirmation of accreditation. The HLC oversees for degree-granting colleges and universities in 19 states, including Indiana. The notification comes at the conclusion of the HLC's decennial comprehensive review of the University. The University's sel  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.6 million is headed to Montgomery County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to area legislators. State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs f  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.6 million is headed to Montgomery County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to area legislators. State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs f  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.7 million is headed to Vigo County communities to accelerate local road and bridge improvements, according to area legislators. State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs f  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2022: More than $2.7 million is headed to Hancock County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to area lawmakers. State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover ma  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $835,000 is headed to Monroe County to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to area legislators. State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.1 million is headed to Bartholomew County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to local lawmakers. State Rep. Ryan Lauer (R-Columbus) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Local lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Ryan Lauer (R-Columbus) will serve as vice chair of the House Roads and Transportation Committee, and   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: More than $3 million is headed to local communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to Boone County legislators. State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: More than $1.4 million is headed to Elkhart County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to local legislators. State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material cost  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) and Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) received appointments to chair key House standing committees. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Miller will chair the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee, which will consider and ve  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and Chris May (R-Bedford) recently received appointments to chair key House standing committees. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Engleman will chair the House Statutory Committee on Ethics, which will consider an  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $2.7 million is headed to Clark County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown). Payne said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cov  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Local communities will receive $4 million to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to Hamilton County legislators. House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: More than $2 million is headed to Hendricks County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to local legislators. State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 9 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2022: House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) today released committee appointments for members of the Indiana House of Representatives along with his selections for the House Republican leadership team. Standing committee appointments are made biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. "We have a talented group of legislators who  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.7 million is headed to Jefferson County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to local lawmakers. State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: More than $900,000 is headed to Howard County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). Karickhoff said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: More than $2.7 million is headed to local communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to local legislators. State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) and Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) received appointments to chair key House standing committees. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. DeVon will chair the House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee, which will consider and ve  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Meltzer (R-Shelbyville), elected to her first t  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 9 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.1 million is headed to Putnam County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle). Baird said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $800,000 is headed to Wayne County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond). Barrett said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Greene County will receive $1 million to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville). Borders said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack fill  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 9 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $2.3 million is headed to Sullivan County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville). Borders said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip s  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) Friday was reappointed to serve as chair of the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee. "It's an honor to be reappointed to this critical committee, which examines and vets legislation related to public safety and helps address issues facing our Hoosier veterans," Frye said. "As a retired firefighter, many of these issues hit close to home, and I'll  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Brown County will receive $1 million to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman). Hall said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack filling operatio  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.1 million is headed to Owen County to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute). Heaton said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack fi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $3 million is headed to Adams County to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne). Lehman said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack filling   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $3 million is headed to Adams County to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne). Lehman said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack filling   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $2.9 million is headed to local communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison). Lyness said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing an  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: More than $1.5 million is headed to Miami County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport). Manning said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Logansport is receiving $751,727 to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport). Manning said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack filling o  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $2.9 million is headed to communities in Lawrence and Orange counties to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford). May said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for c  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.7 million is headed to Parke and Vermillion counties to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil). Morrison said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip se  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $500,000 is headed to Franklin County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville). Patterson said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $900,000 is headed to Wabash County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw). Snow said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $613,000 is headed to a Whitley County community to accelerate local road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Dave Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne). Abbott said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cov  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.7 million is headed to Kosciusko County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw). Abbott said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.3 million is headed to Knox County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). Borders said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cov  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Pulaski County recently received over $970,000 to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen). Culp said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material cost  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1 million is headed to Jennings County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) and Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville). Frye said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can c  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.4 million is headed to Ripley County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville). Frye said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can c  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Patoka recently received over $106,000 to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) and Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh). Hostettler said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material c  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: More than $1.9 million is headed to Marshall County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) and Jake Teshka (R-South Bend). Jordan said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can c  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Elnora recently received over $168,000 to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville). Lindauer said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material cost  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: More than $1.1 million is headed to Pike County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh). Lindauer said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and ca  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $2 million is headed to Morgan County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) and Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville). Mayfield said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $38,000 is headed to Brazil to accelerate local road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute). Morrison said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs f  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: More than $3.6 million is headed to LaPorte County communities to accelerate local road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-South Bend). Pressel said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and sig  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 9 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: More than $1.1 million is headed to Delaware County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). Rowray said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage,   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $700,000 is headed to local communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville). Criswell said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2022: Over $1.3 million is headed to local communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to local lawmakers. State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover materia  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.1 million is headed to St. Joseph County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to local legislators. State Rep. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $1.2 million is headed to Fulton County communities to accelerate local road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen). Jordan said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip seal  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Tippecanoe County is receiving $1 million to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to local legislators. State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Over $986,000 is headed to Washington County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to local lawmakers. State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip se  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on four committees for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. Alexander will serve on the following Senate committees: * Agriculture; * Judiciary; * Local Government; and * Natural Resources. "I am looking forward to being a part of four essential committees during my firs  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on three committees for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. Becker will serve on the Senate Committees on Health and Provider Services, Local Government and Public Policy. "The health and well-being of Hoosiers is always a top priority of mine each session," Becker said.   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Communities in Senate District 37 will receive more than $6.1 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). The CCMG, established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016, aims to advance community infrastructure projects, strengthen local transportation networks and improve Indiana's   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on three committees for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. Buchanan will serve on the following Senate committees: * Education and Career Development; * Insurance and Financial Institutions; and * Tax and Fiscal Policy. "I am excited to continue working with my colleagu  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on six committees for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. Byrne will serve on the following Senate committees: * Agriculture; * Commerce and Technology; * Homeland Security and Transportation; * Natural Resources; * Utilities; and * Veterans Affairs and The Military. "  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Communities in Senate District 5 will receive more than $1.9 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso). The CCMG, established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016, aims to advance community infrastructure projects, strengthen local transportation networks and improve Indiana's roads and brid  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on six committees for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. Donato will serve on the following Senate committees: * Commerce and Technology; * Education and Career Development; * Elections; * Family and Children Services; * Health and Provider Services; and * Utilities  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Chip Perfect (R-Lawrenceburg) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. Perfect will also serve on the following Senate committees: * Agriculture; * Natural Resources; * Pensions and Labor; and * Utilities, ranking member. "I am pleased   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Communities in Senate District 11 will receive more than $1.3 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger). The CCMG, established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016, aims to advance community infrastructure projects, strengthen local transportation networks and improve Indiana's roads and bridges.  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 2 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, December 5, 2022 CAUSE NO.: 45795; ALJ: SCHUSTER; TIME: 11:00 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: VELETA; ROOM: Per Docket Entry issued November 18, 2022, this Attorneys' Conference will be conducted via WebEx (Attorneys' Conference) PETITION OF SOUTHERN INDIANA GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a CENTERPOINT ENERGY INDIANA SOUTH ("CEI SOUTH") FOR (1) ISSUANCE O  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 9 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 8, 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 by Chairman Mike Schmuhl after the U.S. House of Representatives - including Congressmen Andre Carson and Frank Mrvan - passed The Respect for Marriage Act, which enshrined federal marriage protections for interra  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 9 -- Indiana American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: Indiana American Water Company, a subsidiary of American Water Company (NYSE: AWK), today joined Montgomery County Board of Commissioners President John Frey, community leaders and project partners at a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate completion of an $18 million project to support the County's Infrastructure Development Zone (IDZ) located along Nucor Road southeast of  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2022: The State Board of Education (SBOE) approved new graduation pathway options at three Indiana schools. Additionally, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provided an update to SBOE on the upcoming release of the Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (Indiana GPS) dashboard. Locally-Created Graduation Pathways Locally-created graduation pathways support school and commun  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- 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 American Rescue Plan is *STILL* delivering for the City of Fort Wayne. This time, about $4 million was awarded to Trine University to help the school finish the construction of its new health facility. This new building is a part of the school's College o  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 6 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) was re-elected as treasurer for the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) on December 2nd during the group's conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pryor has served as treasurer for the organization since 2020. She was sworn in last week and will begin her new term on January 1, 2023. "I'm very excited to begin another term as treasurer," Pryor said. "I am h  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Dec. 6, 2022: State Rep. Renee Pack (D-Indianapolis) is today announcing her appointment to the Indy Gateway Board of Directors. Indy Gateway Inc. is dedicated to the stabilization and rejuvenation of the west side of Indianapolis through community and economic development. "The organization is focused on five community initiatives: affordable housing, infrastructure, quality of life, economic development  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 (TNSper) -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) has been appointed to three session committees by House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne). The second-term legislator has been appointed to the House Financial Institutions, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety and Ways and Means Committees for the 2023 meeting of the Indiana General Assembly, which begins January 9. He has also been named Ranking De  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 6 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: Rep. Vanessa Summers (D-Indianapolis) named Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) as the co-chair of the Maternal Health Caucus during Organization Day on November 22. Created in 2020 by Summers, with assistance from the Indiana Minority Health Coalition Vice President of Public Policy and Engagement Tony Gillespie, the caucus studies and provides recommendations to curb Indiana's high rates of maternal mortality. S  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Indiana Public Broadcasting and Ball State University's Bowen Center for Public Affairs have unveiled the results from the 2022 Hoosier Survey. This non-partisan public policy survey is designed to take the pulse of the state regarding the most pressing issues facing Indiana residents, and provides policymakers with a measure of public opinion on current issues facing the state and nation. The full 202  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 (TNSbook) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Mark Shaw, J.D. '72, has published his latest book, "Fighting for Justice." The work is based on Shaw's 15 years of research into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and the deaths of actress Marilyn Monroe and journalist Dorothy Kilgallen. Shaw is the author of more than 25 books and the former legal analyst for USA Today, ABC, and CNN. His books include, "Collateral  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Lilly Family School of Philanthropy issued the following news on Dec. 6, 2022: Today Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea), released a briefing on the philanthropy environment in Europe at the occasion of EuroPhilantopics, a meeting where philanthropy engages with policy makers in Brussels. Four key findings emerged from the research: Gover  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 2 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following agenda: * * * TO: Commission Chairman James F. Huston; Commissioners Freeman, Krevda, Veleta and Ziegner FROM: Commission Technical Divisions DATE: December 2, 2022 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m. The following thirty-day filings have been submitted to the Commission. Each item was reviewed by the appropriate Commission Technical Di  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University is partnering with the city of Bloomington and Monroe County to test wastewater samples for a number of viruses, giving city and county health officials important public health data faster than before. The lab at the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington started processing wastewater samples in mid-November for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19; mpox, previously known as   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 9 (TNSper) -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news: Jamie Darin Prenkert will be appointed as the next dean of the Carlson School of Management, effective July 3, 2023 and pending approval by the University's Board of Regents at its December meeting. University of Minnesota Executive Vice President and Provost Rachel T.A. Croson shared the announcement in an email Thursday to the Carlson School community. Prenkert com  more

ANDERSON, Indiana, Dec. 9 (TNSfund) -- Anderson University issued the following news release: In mid-2021, Anderson University was the recipient of $1.3 million from a Lilly Endowment Charting the Future Phase III Grant in partnership with the University of Indianapolis and four other Indiana institutions of higher education. A little over a year later, the university is seeing it pay dividends. The grant, which focuses on increasing student retention, partially targets the improvement of camp  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 3 (TNSper) -- Marian University issued the following news: Congratulations are in order for Emily Gushrowski '22! She accepted a job offer to teach at Towne Meadow Elementary School with Carmel Clay Schools where she's currently a student teacher. The Marian University Klipsch Educators College senior will start her new role teaching art in January 2023. Gushrowski's professors say they are proud of the hard work she's done with student teaching and look forward t  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Dec. 3 (TNSper) -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: Dr. Brandi Neal has been named the Director of Pathways to College Program, effective Monday, December 5. She will report to Dr. Khalilah Doss, Vice President for Student Affairs. Neal will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination and daily operations of the Pathways to College Program with an emphasis on serving diverse populations. The program will have a direct emphasi  more

MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, Dec. 6 -- Northern Indiana Public Service Co., a subsidiary of NiSource, issued the following news release: NIPSCO is encouraging income-eligible customers struggling to pay their gas utility bill to apply for additional energy assistance programs available beginning December 1 through May 31. Programs such as NIPSCO Hardship, SERV (Supply Energy Resources to Veterans) and SILVER (Seniors in Indiana Low-Income and Vulnerable Energy Resource) offer a one-time benefit of up  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: This past week, The Irish Times published the results of twin polls conducted in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in collaboration with ARINS -- Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South, a joint initiative of the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at the University of Notre Dame and the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin. The simultaneous polls, conducted in August and Septe  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: A newly discovered technique, reported in the journal Nanoscale, offers a low-cost way to enhance the effectiveness of existing drugs. "If you take sand and heat it to 500 degrees Celsius, nothing changes," said Bradley Smith, the Emil T. Hofman Professor of Science at the University of Notre Dame. So Smith, who is also the director of Notre Dame's Integrated Imaging Facility, was puzzled when Canji  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Chip Perfect (R-Lawrenceburg) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. Perfect will also serve on the following Senate committees: * Agriculture; * Natural Resources; * Pensions and Labor; and * Utilities, ranking member. "I am pleased t  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: In the mid-2010s, Church and parish leaders from St. Austin Parish in Austin, Texas, realized their 50-year-old school, ministry and rectory maintenance costs would soon overwhelm their financial resources. Updates or reconstruction of the old buildings would cost more than the urban parish could afford, said Patricia Dolese, a graduate of Notre Dame and Texas and a volunteer project manager for the  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: For Frank Dooley and Sue Ellspermann, the fact that 1.9 million employed Hoosiers lack some type of credential or college degree isn't a reason for despair. Instead, they see opportunities abound to help increase workers' mobility, skills and financial standing across Indiana through education. More than 100 leaders from Purdue Global, Ivy Tech Community College, and state and local workforce and e  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Looking for the latest in microelectronics? Do you want to know Purdue's newest partnerships in the field? Or do you simply need someone to explain the difference between a microchip and a semiconductor? A variety of Purdue's leadership, expertise and innovation in semiconductors and microelectronics is highlighted in this roundup. If you have any questions or would like to speak to a Purdue expert,  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 8 (TNSfund) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: A Purdue University-led project will receive $5 million in funding through a Greater Lafayette economic development initiative to support the expected regional workforce demand in the promising semiconductor manufacturing industry, Purdue and community officials announced Wednesday (Dec. 7). Purdue partnered on a Greater Lafayette Commerce proposal that highlighted over 40 regional projects design  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Unlike the two most recent presidential elections, the November mid-term election outcomes did little to swing farmer sentiment. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer came in at a reading of 102 in November, unchanged from October. There was however a slight movement in both of the barometer's sub-indices. The Current Conditions Index declined 3 points to a reading of 98, while the Fu  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 9 (TNSfund) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University agricultural and biological engineer Klein Ileleji will use funding on 4 R&D tasks * * * JUA Technologies International, an agriculture technology startup that manufactures solar-powered crop dehydrators, has received a two-year, $600,000 Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to further develop its technology. Th  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University's Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) has launched an online interactive Snowfall Climatology Toolbox that provides easy-to-use, visually appealing data on annual snowfall, monthly snowfall, number of snow days, first and last snow dates, and record one-day snowfall for the entire United States. Toolbox users can ask questions such as, "What's our snowiest month?" "What's th  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 8 (TNSper) -- Southeast Community College issued the following news: Wendy Friesen is the new coordinator for Southeast Community College's Learning Center at Hebron, while Lisa Hunzeker is taking over at the Falls City Learning Center. Both women bring a wealth of experience to the College. Friesen earned her bachelor's degree in Art Studies from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana. She also received a K-12 Art Education Endorsement from the University of Nebraska Ke  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 3 (TNStalk) -- Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following statement on Dec. 2, 2022: * * * The Office of Attorney General Todd Rokita released the following statement in regards to the medical licensing investigation case involving a 10-year-old girl: "This is a win for patient privacy rights in the practice of medicine and for properly reporting child abuse. This case is not really about abortion, despite the best efforts of those with an agenda to   more

VINCENNES, Indiana, Dec. 9 (TNSper) -- Vincennes University issued the following news release: The Vincennes University Board of Trustees voted to extend the contract of President Dr. Chuck Johnson an additional year during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Updike Hall Center for Science, Engineering and Mathematics. The Board extended Johnson's contract through Dec. 31, 2025. Before he was appointed president in 2015, Johnson served as interim president for four months and provost   more

VINCENNES, Indiana, Dec. 8 (TNSper) -- Vincennes University issued the following news release: Education major Gayle Baugh '24 loves to showcase what makes Vincennes University special and enjoys guiding visitors around campus. Baugh, who is from Greencastle, Indiana, helps the Office of Admissions introduce prospective students to college life. She is part of a dedicated team of student tour guides who show off the Vincennes Campus to future Trailblazers and their families. Her outgoing perso  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, Dec. 6 (TNSsel) -- Vincennes University issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2022: Vincennes University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2022 at its Mid-Year Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 3. The University awarded 625 bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and certificates to graduating students. Mid-Year graduates from all VU campuses and sites, including the Vincennes Campus, American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Campus, Aviation Technology   more

BRONX, New York, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Health System, Regenstrief Institute, and IU School of Medicine Will Evaluate Test in Urban and Rural Communities * * * Investigators at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Health System, Regenstrief Institute, and Indiana University School of Medicine have received an $11 million g  more