COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2023: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today reported fourth-quarter 2022 earnings, prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), of $384 million or $0.75 per share, compared with GAAP earnings of $539 million or $1.07 per share in fourth-quarter 2021. Operating earnings for fourth-quarter 2022 were $540 million or $1.05 per share, compared with ope  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- Cedarville University issued the following news: A freshman-year speech class assignment came full circle this summer for Jenna Martin, now a senior molecular biology major from Hebron, Kentucky. For Martin's speech, she was asked to choose a potential career path to research and present. Martin spoke about developing miniature organs that assist in studying transplantation - organoids. Little did she know, three summers later she would be interning with C  more

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 25 (TNSpp) -- Clark State College issued the following news: Clark State College has established a Black Educators Support Fund through the Clark State Foundation. The Black Educators Support Fund was established in 2023 for Clark State to support the recruitment, retention, and development of black educators, and raise awareness of the need for such professionals across all age levels. Locally, regionally and nationally, populations are diversifying yet black educator  more

WOOSTER, Ohio, Feb. 25 (TNSacc) -- The College of Wooster issued the following news: In awarding accreditation, ASBMB praised Wooster's biochemistry and molecular biology program for the use of active learning pedagogies throughout the curriculum and the multitude of research opportunities for all students. The program was also commended for the high research activity of the faculty. Mark Snider, the Robert E. Wilson Professor of chemistry and program co-chair of biochemistry and molecular bio  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony today at the former Weirton Steel mill for House Bill 2882, which appropriates $105 million to the West Virginia Economic Development Project Fund to be used for Form Energy's new battery manufacturing facility. Gov. Justice announced in December 2022 that Form Energy will partner with the State of West Virginia to build its first iron-air battery  more

KENT, Ohio, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- Kent State University issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2023: The derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials occurred on Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio. Nearly three weeks later, the media spotlight continues to shine on the village of 4,700 located about 50 miles southeast from the city of Kent. Kent State University faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup wor  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2023: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose joined State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) today to introduce Senate Bill 71, new legislation that will boost election transparency through technology. The DATA Act is landmark legislation that will modernize and clarify the way Ohio defines and archives election records. It represents the first-ever substantive effort by any state  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: * * * Christine Duval investigating novel methods for separating elements for wind turbines, electric vehicles, smart phones, nuclear power * * * Case Western Reserve University scientist Christine Duval will investigate novel and more environmentally safe methods to separate so-called "rare- earth elements" used for wind turbines, electric vehicles and smart phones. Duval, an assistant p  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news: Ohio EPA will hold a public hearing on March 1, 2023, to discuss a preferred plan, also known as a recommended remediation plan, on the Union Tank Car Company location in Marion. An information session will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 at Harding High School, 1500 Harding Highway East, Marion, immediately followed by a hearing to accept public comments on the preferred plan. During the informat  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a proclamation recognizing the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ohio's support for the people of Ukraine remains steadfast," said Governor DeWine. "Ohio is home to about 42,000 people of Ukrainian descent, and we welcome any Ukrainians who seek refuge in the Buckeye State." Last March, Gover  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Study suggests a challenging trip can have a positive outcome * * * A more mystical and insightful psychedelic drug experience may be linked to an enduring reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms, according to a new study. Researchers conducted a machine learning analysis of data from nearly 1,000 respondents to a survey about their previous non-clinical experiences with psychedelic drugs. The an  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: University of Richmond sophomores Abigail Ali of Columbus, Ohio, and Auden Wilson of Brooklyn, N.Y., have each been awarded a prestigious Beckman Foundation Scholarship. These scholarships are part of a larger award to the University of Richmond from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, which supports faculty-mentored student research in the sciences. Beckman Scholars are selected among un  more

MORRIS, Minnesota, Feb. 25 (TNSpp) -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: The Philosophy Discipline invites the Morris community to the 47th Annual Midwest Philosophy Colloquium. This year's colloquium will explore the topic of "Toxic Moralizing" with faculty from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The featured speakers are Brandon Warmke, associate professor of philosophy, and Hrishikesh Joshi, assistant professor of philosophy. Warmke will g  more

ALLIANCE, Ohio, Feb. 25 (TNSawa) -- The University of Mount Union issued the following news: Caitie (Shimp '17) Scott, director of The Mount Union Fund, recently received the Black History Month Leadership and Service Award from the YWCA of Alliance. Scott received numerous nominations from the Alliance community. "Caitie is an excellent example of what you should be in the Alliance community and has numerous involvements, community activities, and engagement," said Stacie Bacorn, executive   more

KENT, Ohio, Feb. 25 (TNSpp) -- Wright State University issued the following news: A Wright State University professor is taking his class on the road to drive home the history of the civil rights movement in Ohio. Tracy Snipe, Ph.D., a professor of political science in the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, is organizing the March 31 to April 1 trip to complement a class with the theme "The roots of the American civil rights movement in the Midwest and heartland." "This is p  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- Yale School of Medicine issued the following news: There is anxiety in the air after a chemical spill in and around East Palestine, Ohio. In early February, a train carrying hazardous materials derailed, forcing town residents to evacuate as toxic chemicals spilled into the atmosphere. Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has since evaluated the area around the Ohio chemical spill and declared the air quality safe, East Palestine residen  more