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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday March 26, 2023 ( 49 items )  

2023 Session: INDems Oppose Flurry of Bills Attacking the LGBTQ+ Community
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 23 -- 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, stands with LGBTQ+ Hoosiers against the INGOP's unnecessary and continued attacks on families and children. This week, the Republican supermajority heard Senate Bill 480 and House Bill 1608 again after they passed out of their original chambers. These are targeted assaults on the LGBTQ+ commu  more

Ball State: Guardian Scholars Student Support Program Awarded 'Hometown Heroes Grant' From WLBC
MUNCIE, Indiana, March 23 (TNSfund) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Guardian Scholars, a support service for Ball State University students who have experienced foster care, has been awarded a "Hometown Heroes" grant from Woof Boom Radio and WLBC in Muncie. The grant will provide Guardian Scholars an investment in WLBC's resources that represents more than $10,000 of promotional and commercial support--such as on-air promos, website advertising, database marketing,   more

Colorful Sidewalks Move Tourists, Purdue HTM Researchers Discover
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 22 (TNSjou) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: A team of Purdue University researchers in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and College of Engineering investigated whether Americans were willing to put on their walking shoes to take in the sights and sounds at an urban tourist destination. In the study, led by HTM PhD student Jun Chen and professor Xinran Lehto, the researchers surveyed almost 2  more

Ericsson, Saab and Purdue University Announce 'Lab to Life' Innovative 5G Network to Make Purdue Airport Accessible as a Real-Life Research Site for Aviation Industry
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 21 (TNSpar) -- Purdue University issued the following news release on March 20, 2023: Purdue University Airport, in collaboration with industry partners Ericsson and Saab, announced Monday (March 20) the creation of a unique 5G network that will serve as a "lab to life" proving ground for academics, researchers and business to develop commercial solutions that can be replicated to improve operations and security at airports of all sizes. 5G innovation has promised  more

Goshen College Expands Business Program Offerings With a New Business Management Degree Completion Program and an MBA 4+1
GOSHEN, Indiana, March 18 (TNSpro) -- Goshen College issued the following news: Goshen College has launched two new business programs for Fall of 2023: an online Bachelor of Science degree with a Business Management major and an MBA 4+1 program. Business Management (B.S. degree completion, online) The Business Management program is designed for working adults offering flexibility and accessibility to fit a busy schedule, while also being affordable. Students will also have access to in-person  more

Goshen College Expands Business Program Offerings With a Two New Programs
GOSHEN, Indiana, March 21 (TNSpro) -- Goshen College issued the following news: Goshen College has launched two new business programs for Fall of 2023: an online Bachelor of Science degree with a Business Management major and an MBA 4+1 program. Business Management (B.S. degree completion, online) The Business Management program is designed for working adults offering flexibility and accessibility to fit a busy schedule, while also being affordable. Students will also have access to in-person  more

Ind. House Democrats: Even GOP House Education & Budget Committee School Districts Lose on Textbook Funding Gimmick
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 23 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on March 22, 2023: Due to an accounting ploy by Indiana House Republicans, traditional K-12 schools across the state, including in GOP districts, will be on the hook financially for students' textbook costs and saddled with an effective budget cut. Indiana House Democrats today called attention to just how much schools in Republican districts have to lose under the plan passed unanimously by their GOP repre  more

Ind. House Democrats: Republican Committee Sneaks Through Wetlands Protection Rollbacks
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 23 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following statement on March 22, 2023, by State Reps. Sue Errington, D-Muncie, Maureen Bauer, D-South Bend, Pat Boy, D-Michigan City, and Carolyn Jackson, D-Hammond: * * * Democrats on the House Environmental Affairs Committee released the following statement in response to language related to 2021's Senate Bill 389, an anti-wetlands bill, being amended into Senate Bill 414, an unrelated sewage bill, in committee: "In   more

Ind. House Republicans: Culp's Bill Taking Stock of Lost Hoosier Farmland Heads to Governor
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 23 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana Senate on Monday voted in support of State Rep. Kendell Culp's (R-Rensselaer) legislation launching a statewide inventory of lost Hoosier farmland, sending the legislation to the governor where it could be signed into law. Culp, a grain and livestock producer, and vice chair of the House Environmental Affairs Committee, said House Enrolled Act 1557 would task the Indiana State Depart  more

Ind. House Republicans: Culp, Jordan Support Bill to Expand Work-Based Learning
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 17 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation supported by State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) to expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state. Culp said House Bill 1002 would create Career Scholarship Accounts for Hoosier students to pay for career training, apprenticeships, certifications and internships. The legislation w  more

Ind. House Republicans: Johnson County Lawmakers Support Bill to Expand Work-Based Learning Opportunities
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 22 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation supported by Johnson County legislators that would expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state. State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland), who co-authored the bill, said House Bill 1002 would create Career Scholarship Accounts for Hoosier students to pay for career training, apprenticeships, certificat  more

Ind. House Republicans: Lindauer - Local Historian Receives Distinguished Hoosier Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 21 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) said local historian Thomas Kellams recently received the Distinguished Hoosier Award. Lindauer, who nominated Kellams at the request of his friends and family, said the award was presented to him on March 5 for his community service and dedication to historical preservation in Dubois County. "Tom has made countless contributions to our community through his  more

Ind. House Republicans: Patterson Supports Bill to Expand Work-Based Learning in High Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 21 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation supported by State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) that would expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state. Patterson said House Bill 1002 would create Career Scholarship Accounts for Hoosier students to pay for career training, apprenticeships, certifications and internships. The legislation wo  more

Ind. House Republicans: St. Joseph County Lawmakers Support Bill to Expand Work-Based Learning
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 24 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation supported by St. Joseph County legislators to expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state. State Rep. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) said House Bill 1002 would create Career Scholarship Accounts for Hoosier students to pay for career training, apprenticeships, certifications and internships. The legislation would als  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Byrne - Jacob T. McClanahan Road Renaming Resolution Passes General Assembly
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 21 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A resolution authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that memorializes Jacob T. McClanahan passed the General Assembly. Requested on behalf of the Corydon community and Harrison County Council and commissioners, Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 would rename a stretch of State Road 135 after McClanahan. The stretch will begin at School Lane and span toward Palmyra. "The Harrison County c  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Leising - Bill Ensuring Utility Reliability Passes General Assembly
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 21 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 20, 2023: A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would ensure better utility reliability across the state passed the House of Representatives today. Senate Enrolled Act 9 would authorize the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to adopt a review process for when a public utility producing at least 80 megawatts requests to retire, sell or transfer an electr  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Leising - Bill Ensuring Utility Reliability Signed Into Law
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 23 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that ensures better utility reliability across the state was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb today. Senate Enrolled Act 9 authorizes the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to adopt a review process for when a public utility producing at least 80 megawatts requests to retire, sell or transfer an electric generation facility.  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Messmer - Bill Encouraging Consistent Standards for Solar and Wind Energy Passes House Committee
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 22 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 21, 2023: A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would encourage consistent standards for solar and wind energy throughout Indiana unanimously passed the House Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications today. Senate Bill 390 would provide incentives for counties to adopt standards in order to be designated a solar or wind ready community. The bill is a f  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Messmer - Bill Establishing Military Impact Zones Passes House of Representatives
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 24 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 23, 2023: A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would establish new zoning districts around military properties in Indiana passed the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously today. Senate Bill 332 would update zoning language for areas around the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, Lake Glendora Test Facility and Grissom Air Reserve Base. The bill is   more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Messmer Report - Expediting Adoption Procedures
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 17 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: In anticipation of an increased number of babies being born, it's important to take a holistic look at adoption procedures in hopes of expediting the process so that children can begin bonding with their adoptive parents as soon as possible. According to the Indiana Department of Child Services, 1,861 children were adopted in 2021 and 1,914 children were adopted in 2022. House Bill 1560, which  more

Ind. State Rep. Lucas: Skilling Up Our Hoosier High School Students
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 17 -- Indiana State Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, issued the following statement: * * * Students preparing for what comes after high school have some choices to make. Whether heading off to college, joining the military, entering the workforce or learning a trade, it's important they are ready to hit the ground running. With House Bill 1002, we can make sure high schoolers connect to more training and develop relevant skills to succeed on the path they choose - all b  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Agenda for March 22 Meeting
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 21 -- 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: March 17, 2023 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. The following thirty-day filings have been submitted to the Commission. Each item was reviewed by the appropriate Commission Technical Divisions and  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for March 20-24
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 21 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, March 20, 2023 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Tuesday, March 21, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 45803; ALJ: PAGONIS; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: VELETA; ROOM: PNC, Room 224 PETITION OF DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF (1) ITS DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN FOR 2024 2026 INCLUDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS AND DEM  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for March 27-31
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 23 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, March 27, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 45264-TDSIC6; ALJ: SCHUSTER; TIME: 1:30 P.M.; COMMISSIONER: ZIEGNER; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 PETITION OF INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY D/B/A AES INDIANA FOR APPROVAL OF PETITIONER'S 7-YEAR TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION, AND STORAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT CHARGE ("TDSIC") PLAN UPDATE INCLUDING UPDATED COSTS PURSUANT TO IND. CODE S  more

INDems Call for Support of Public Schools Amid School Choice Expansion
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization advocating for the future of Indiana and its families and workers, called for increased support of Indiana public schools in light of the recent lobbying efforts by school choice advocates for more private and charter school funding. As reported in the Indiana Capital Chronicle, school choice advocates are upping their efforts to expand private and ch  more

INDems Mark 13th Anniversary of Affordable Care Act and Its Accomplishments for Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 24 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 23, 2023: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families and workers, today celebrates the 13th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act by President Barack Obama. Over 515,000 additional Hoosiers are covered by Medicaid expansion and over 185,000 more are insured through the ACA marketplace. The law forced insurance c  more

Indiana House Democrats: State Rep. Shackleford Amendments on Senate Bill 480 Rejected
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 24 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on March 23, 2023: Four amendments authored by State Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) to Senate Bill 480 were rejected today, with the vast majority of Republicans voting against them. Senate Bill 480 prohibits gender-affirming care for transgender minors in Indiana. As gender reassignment surgery is not provided to anyone under the age of 18 in this state, the legislation would prohibit psychologist  more

Indiana University-Northwest: Leveraging Our Vast Intellectual and Creative Power to Realize Our Region's Potential
GARY, Indiana, March 21 (TNStalk) -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following statement on March 20, 2022, by Chancellor Ken Iwama: * * * In my previous experience in higher education, I had the good fortune to help spark and support a renaissance of economic development in one of the boroughs of New York City. Coming to Northwest Indiana, I saw a remarkably similar economic energy and opportunity along and around the communities of the south shore of Lake Michigan, and be  more

Indiana University: Statewide Institute Receives $38M NIH Grant to Advance Health Research in Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, March 21 (TNSfund) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) has secured nearly $38 million in renewed funding from the National Institutes of Health for the next seven years--the fourth consecutive successful grant submission for the statewide research enterprise. The Indiana CTSI is a partnership among Indiana's top research universities--Indiana University, Purdue University, and the Univer  more

Indianapolis International Airport: IU Health Recognizes Indy Airport Employees Who Saved Travelers' Lives
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 17 -- The Indianapolis International Airport issued the following news release: IU Health recognized 22 Indianapolis Airport Authority employees recently for their heroic work in saving the lives of two travelers who suffered traumatic medical emergencies at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in 2022. More than 8 million people from all over the world travel through the Indy airport each year, and the airport's public safety team is ready to step in at an  more

Indianapolis International Airport: TSA Highlights IND's Gold-Standard Security Model With Two-Week Training for International Delegation
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 23 -- The Indianapolis International Airport issued the following news release: Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are hosting high-level aviation officials from the Philippines for two weeks of training in Indianapolis, part of an international partnership aimed at improving security at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). With support from the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA), the training starts March 20 and will show  more

Lake Forest College: Tara Natarajan Named Krebs Provost, Dean of the Faculty, Vice President for Academic Affairs
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, March 22 (TNSper) -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: Tara Natarajan, PhD, has been named Lake Forest College Krebs Provost and Dean of the Faculty, and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective June 2023. She was selected from a large competitive field including four finalists who visited campus and met with students, faculty, and staff in early 2023. Currently, Natarajan is Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Professor of Economics at E  more

Marian University: Shining Marian Professor Collaborates With International Schools in New Publication
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 22 (TNSjou) -- Marian University issued the following news: Congratulations to Paul Bible, Ph.D. assistant professor of computer science and IT on his recent publication "Early detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants through dynamic co-mutation network surveillance". In Dr. Bible's research, he tackles the challenges of tracking the many variants created by the COVID-19 pandemic and creating a new co-mutation framework to overcome this challenge. The work appears in the   more

Marian University: Shining Marian Professor Learns More About Lizards in Recent Publication
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 24 (TNSjou) -- Marian University issued the following news: Congratulations to Alison Ossip-Drahos, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor of environmental science. She published the work "Sceloporus undulatus (Easter Fence Lizard) and Sceloporus megalepidurus, (Large Spiny Lizard; Espinosa Corredora). Headbob duet for mating". This article observes the tendencies of how these lizards mate through the display of a headbob. This work was published in the journal Herp  more

More Than $300,000 in Energy Bill Assistance Available for Duke Energy Indiana Customers
PLAINFIELD, Indiana, March 21 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: More than $300,000 in financial assistance is available to Duke Energy Indiana customers who may be struggling to pay their energy bills. The funding is made possible through Duke Energy's Share the Light Fund, which brings together customers and communities to help individuals and families in need. Qualifying Duke Energy customers can receive up to a $300 credit annually on their account. Over the last five years,  more

Notre Dame International Hosts IREX UASP Fellows From Nigeria
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Notre Dame International welcomed two fellows from African universities as part of the IREX University Administration Sponsorship Program. IREX is an international development organization based in Washington, D.C., that helps build research management capacity of African administrators and faculty. On Feb. 19, Angela Itegboje and Titilayo Olaposi arrived on campus as part of the new fellowship pro  more

Notre Dame: 'You Are Not Alone' - Q&A With Jessica Payne, Expert on Sleep, Stress and Memory
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 23 (TNStalk) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following Q&A on March 22, 2023, with Jessica Payne, professor of psychology and director of the Sleep, Stress and Memory Lab: * * * Women often talk about the struggles they face feeling pinched between family and work obligations. As a result, many have trouble getting enough quality sleep, managing stress and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. These issues are very near and dear to the heart of Notre Da  more

Notre Dame: Kenneth Heckel Appointed Director of Office of Military & Veterans Affairs
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 22 (TNSper) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kenneth Heckel, director of regional development at the University of Notre Dame and previously director of academy advancement for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, has been named director of Notre Dame's Office of Military & Veterans Affairs (OMVA), effective April 10. "Ken served with distinction in the U.S. Army and in multiple roles at West Point and Notre Da  more

Ports of Indiana Donates Land to Mount Vernon FFA to Help Students Grow Crops and Raise Money
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 17 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: Ports of Indiana is donating five acres of land to the Mount Vernon High School FFA for students to grow crops and raise funds for future educational programs. Ports of Indiana has leased farmland to the Mount Vernon School District for several years, but this was the first time students have been invited to the port for an agreement signing, port tour with the Ports of Indiana CEO and to participate in a  more

Purdue Global to Offer Educational Opportunities at Reduced Rates to Maine's Redington-Fairview General Hospital
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 22 (TNSpar) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: A partnership with Purdue Global will offer first-rate educational opportunities with tuition reduction to Redington-Fairview General Hospital (Skowhegan, Maine) staff and their family members. "Purdue Global is committed to helping our health care partners like Redington-Fairview General Hospital encourage educational and professional growth in their staff," said Melissa Burdi, Purdue Global vic  more

Purdue Receives $20 Million Commitment From Alum Sassola for New Pharmacy Leadership Academy
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 23 (TNSfund) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The Purdue University College of Pharmacy has received a $20 million commitment from alumnus Marcel Sassola III to establish a new leadership academy that will expand the college's offerings and prepare a new pipeline of pharmacy graduates to innovate and lead in an ever-changing health care landscape. The Marcel Sassola III Leaders and Entrepreneurs Advancing Pharmacy (LEAP) Academy will be mod  more

Purdue University Northwest Invites Public to Presentation by Author Deirdre Mask
WESTVILLE, Indiana, March 22 (TNSbook) -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will welcome Deirdre Mask, author of "The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal about Identity, Race, Wealth and Power," as the keynote speaker during the university's annual Days of Discovery research symposium. The presentation will include a live question and answer session and take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5 in Alumni Hall,  more

Purdue's ViPER Group Innovates High-Energy-Density, Long Life-Cycle Rechargeable Litium Metal Batteries
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 22 (TNSjou) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Research conducted by Purdue University's Vilas Pol Energy Research (ViPER) Group shows promise for developing high-energy-density rechargeable lithium-metal batteries and addressing the electrochemical oxidation instability of ether-based electrolytes. The research was published in the Feb. 10 issue of Nature Communications, a peer-reviewed, open access, scientific journal published by Nature Po  more

Rowan's Liguori, Others in Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization, Collaborate With Amazon in New Small Business Academy
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 24 (TNSpar) -- Rowan University issued the following news: Rowan University's Dr. Eric Liguori, founding head of the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Rohrer College of Business (RCB), is one of eight faculty members from across the U.S. selected to support the development of Amazon.com's newly launched Amazon Small Business Academy (ASBA), the online retailing giant announced March 21. The faculty members, including educators from Indiana University  more

Today's Top 5 From Purdue University
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 17 (TNSpp) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: You will want to read these good stories that you may have missed. The AP Video Hub (for AP members) and Purdue News YouTube channel (for all reporters) provide comments from Purdue experts on timely topics. * * * Purdue's 'world's whitest paint' wins 2023 SXSW Innovation Award The world's whitest paint, developed by Purdue University researchers and recognized in Guinness World Records, has be  more

University of Indianapolis Announces Dr. Tanuja Singh as University's Tenth President
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 23 (TNSper) -- The University of Indianapolis issued the following news release on March 21, 2023: The University of Indianapolis announced today the Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the selection of Tanuja Singh, DBA, MBA, M.Sc., as the University's 10th president after a comprehensive global search process. Dr. Singh will assume the role on July 1, 2023. "A hallmark of Dr. Singh's career is aligning talent and priority. She has been forward-looking in e  more

University of Memphis Names David Russomanno Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 21 (TNSper) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis Board of Trustees approved the appointment of David J. Russomanno as the UofM's next Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost in a special called meeting on Monday. Russomanno, a former UofM faculty member, will begin the position on July 1. He has served as dean of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University -- Purdue Univer  more

University of Southern Indiana Athletics Secures Partnership With BSN Sports, Nike
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 23 (TNSpar) -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release on March 22, 2023: The University of Southern Indiana (USI), based in Evansville, Indiana, announces the establishment of a new athletic partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS, the nation's largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets and a division of Varsity Brands. Through this partnership, BSN SPORTS will serve as the official apparel and  more

Valparaiso University Leaders Selected for Independent Colleges of Indiana Academy
VALPARAISO, Indiana, March 22 (TNSper) -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: Rebekah Arevalo, chief of staff and board liaison and Deondra Devitt, executive director of human resource services at Valparaiso University have been selected to participate in the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) Leadership Academy. Both were identified by the University as being critical leaders for the future of Valpo. "I'm honored to be selected to participate in the ICI Leadership Acad  more