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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday October 22, 2023 ( 61 items )  

APSU Students Place Third in Regional Poster Competition
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Austin Peay State University finance students recently placed third in the Student Management Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC) poster competition hosted by Indiana State University. Students participated as members of the Govs Fund, an Austin Peay investment club that allows them to manage a portfolio of $500,000 in mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). They placed ahead of universiti  more

Ball State University Promotes John Foster to Assistant Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police
MUNCIE, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: John Foster, a 30-year veteran of the Ball State University Police Department, has been promoted by the University as its new assistant vice president for public safety and chief of police. Chief Foster, whose new assignment began Monday, succeeds James Duckham, who served as director of public safety and chief of police from 2014 until his retirement on Aug. 30. "I am excited to welcome Chief Foster to this   more

Ball State: ESPN Host and Reporter, Author, Paralympian Victoria Arlen to Speak at Ball State as Part of Letterman Lecture Series, Nov. 6
MUNCIE, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Author, Paralympic gold medalist, ESPN host and reporter, and motivational speaker Victoria Arlen will be the next featured speaker in the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series at Ball State University. Ms. Arlen's lecture is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Pruis Hall on Ball State's campus. The lecture is free and open to the public, but general admission tickets are require  more

Butler University, Gener8tor, and TechPoint Launch Education and Workforce Innovation Accelerator
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- Butler University issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2023: Five startup companies will receive $100,000 each thanks to a new accelerator program focused on transforming education and workforce learning, especially with advanced technology. The funding will be provided through a new partnership between Butler University, gener8tor (a global venture firm that operates accelerator programs), and TechPoint. Through the partnership--known as the Butler Accelerat  more

DePauw Names New Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- DePauw University issued the following news: Kwas has served as the Vice President of Development at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis for the past seven years. Previously, Kwas spent twelve years as the Executive Director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Indiana Chapter. A DePauw University graduate, Kwas earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from DePauw and a master's degree in Public Affairs, with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from I  more

DePauw University: Alumni News Roundup - October 16, 2023
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- DePauw University issued the following alumni news roundup: Brice Bledsoe '10 appointed (https://ccr-mag.com/smg-fire-names-new-director-of-business-development/) director, business development by SMG Fire. Kemper announces (https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/KEMPER-CORPORATION-8830135/news/Kemper-Announces-Appointment-of-Bradley-T-Camden-as-Interim-Chief-Financial-Officer-44853021/) appointment of Bradley T. Camden '01 as interim chief financi  more

Discovery Education: Indiana's Spencer-Owen Community Schools Enhances Science Instruction For K-6 Students Through New Collaboration With Global EdTech Leader
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 18 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Educators in grades K-6 across Indiana's Spencer-Owen Community Schools (S-OCS) are enhancing students' science instruction through a new collaboration with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Thanks to a new phase of the district's multiyear partnership with Discovery Education, students and teachers in the district's K-2 classrooms now have access to t  more

Earlham College Partners With Ascend Indiana to Match Students With Career Prospects
RICHMOND, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- Earlham College issued the following news: Earlham College has formed a partnership with Ascend Indiana, an initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Sponsorship, to match students with promising career opportunities across the state. The partnership will strengthen Earlham's signature student success initiative called the Epic Journey, which combines the College's nationally recognized classroom experience with funding for research and internships, and co-curri  more

Earlham College President Anne Houtman to Retire Following 2023-24 Academic Year
RICHMOND, Indiana, Oct. 17 -- Earlham College issued the following news: Earlham College President Anne Houtman, the College's 20th president and first woman to lead the institution, will retire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year. "Serving as Earlham's president has been the most significant honor and joy of my career," Houtman said in a letter sent to the campus community on Monday, Oct. 16. "I feel very proud of all that we have accomplished at Earlham, and am confident that Ear  more

Erin Engels Joins IU McKinney as Director of Academic and Bar Success
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Erin Engels, J.D. '99, has joined IU McKinney as director of Academic and Bar Success. She began her work at the law school in June 2023. Engels will be working with students to improve the transition to law school and to increase bar passage rates. She will also work with faculty to prepare students for the proposed NextGen Bar Exam. Engels is no stranger to IUPUI. She served a  more

Faegre Drinker: Diane Marasiu Carter Receives Government Affairs Society of Indiana 'Allen C. Steele Award'
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 19 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news: Faegre Drinker Consulting senior director Diane Masariu Carter has been selected by the Government Affairs Society of Indiana (GASI) as the recipient of the Allen C. Steele Award. Created in 1982 by Lincoln Financial Group, this award is presented by the GASI Board of Governors to members of the Society who conduct themselves in the highest manner at the Indiana Statehouse. Masariu Carter was nominated as  more

Goshen College: Jakyra Green Wins First Place in Binational C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest
GOSHEN, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Jakyra Green's speech claimed first prize in Mennonite Central Committee's binational intercollegiate C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest, after winning at Goshen College's contest in February 2023. Green's speech, titled "The Privilege of Peace," focused on the illusion or privilege surrounding peace for Black people and their realities in America. Green, a senior English and education major from Elkhart, received a $5  more

I&M HELPING NEIGHBORS CREATE SAFE AND EFFICIENT HOMES IN MONTHS AHEAD
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Cooler weather impacts more than just our wardrobe; it can also freeze one's budget. Rising costs on necessities like gas and groceries, are increasing financial hardship for some with concerns on seasonal expenses. During October's National Energy Awareness Month, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is reminding qualified customers of available payment assistance programs an  more

Ill. Senate Republicans: Illinois Benefits From Federal Grant for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: Illinois is set to benefit from the recent announcement that the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen's (MachH2) bid to create a regional hydrogen hub has been awarded a billion-dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The MachH2's Midwest Hydrogen Hub will be located throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, and will be utilized for decarbonization purposes through strategic hydrogen uses i  more

Ind. House Democrats: Hamilton Commends Indiana Department of Environmental Management for Moving Forward With Climate Action Plan, Calls for Legislature to Contribute
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has begun creating a climate action plan to address the state's greenhouse gas emissions. The United States Environmental Protection Agency awarded Indiana $3 million in grants authorized by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act to craft this plan. The initial deadline for the plan is in March 2025 and the final long term plan deadline is in 2025. If this  more

Ind. House Democrats: Porter - Indiana's Regressive Tax Policies Harm the Everyday Hoosier, State Republicans Hoping to Add to the Problem
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Oct. 20, 2023: Today, members of the State and Local Tax Review Task Force heard from Neva Butkus, State Policy Analyst at the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy. Butkus, whose presentation was requested by State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis), reported to the task force that Indiana's current tax policy is "regressive" and requires low and middle-income Hoosiers to pay more taxes than the  more

Ind. House Republicans: Madison County Legislators: Local Schools Receive State Funding Boost for Safety Upgrades
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Many Madison County schools recently received more than $471,000 through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area lawmakers. State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) said the funding is part of the state legislature's significant investments this year in school safety, which totaled $29.8 million in state matching grants across 474 schools in Indiana. "Every school has its o  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Zay - Indiana Connectivity Program Expanding Broadband for Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 17 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced that 140 homes and businesses will be receiving high speed internet access through the Indiana Connectivity Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). The program was created in 2021 through Senate Enrolled Act 377, which Zay authored. The law required OCRA to establish the Indiana Broadband Connectivity Portal (https://w  more

Ind. State Rep. Campbell Offers Support to Hoosier Israeli, Palestinian Communities During This Time of Fear, Confusion, Mourning
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 17 -- Indiana State Rep. Chris Campbell, D-West Lafayette, issued the following statement on Oct. 16, 2023: * * * State Rep. Chris Campbell (D-West Lafayette) released the following statement of support in the wake of the current war in Israel: "First and foremost, my thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who have been affected by this ongoing conflict. The Israeli and Palestinian communities have experienced profound loss this past week. This is a  more

Ind. State Reps. DeVon, Teshka Celebrate Potato Creek State Park Inn Groundbreaking
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- Indiana State Reps. Jake Teshka, R-North Liberty, and Dale DeVon, R-Granger, issued the following statement on Oct. 19, 2023: * * * "St. Joseph County is fortunate to be the home of Potato Creek State Park, offering outdoor fun and recreation to locals and visitors alike. The new inn overlooking Worster Lake will add another great attraction to an already vibrant and highly visited destination. Today's groundbreaking ceremony is an exciting step forward, and I  more

Ind. State Sen. Zay: Funding Available for Substance Abuse Prevention Services
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Indiana's Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) is now accepting applications for the Federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). The SAPT Block Grant provides funding to eligible nonprofit organizations, local governments, and colleges and universities to expand prevention services for substance abuse and misuse. For eli  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Oct. 23-27
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, October 23, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 45888; ALJ: SCHUSTER; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: VELETA; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 PETITION OF MIDWEST NATURAL GAS CORPORATION FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE ITS RATES, CHARGES, TARIFFS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. * * * Tuesday, October 24, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 45052-ECA4; ALJ: LOYD; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: VELETA; ROOM: PNC, Roo  more

Indiana American Water to Host Open House on October 26, 2023 at New Water Treatment Facility in Charlestown, Ind.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: Indiana American Water today announced that it is hosting an open house to give Charlestown, Ind. residents an opportunity to meet the Indiana American Water team and learn more about the community's new $16 million water treatment facility. The free, family-friendly event will be open to the public on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (  more

Indiana Democratic Party: Hoosier Democrats Join President Biden in Standing With Israel - Against Terrorism, Antisemitism, and Hate
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 17, 2023: * * * The Indiana Democratic Party stands with Israel and the Biden administration against terrorism, antisemitism, and hateful rhetoric and actions around the world. The Party released the following statement in response to President Biden's trip to Israel. "The Indiana Democratic Party stands unwaveringly with Israel in her time of need, and supports its fundamental right to defen  more

Indiana Democratic Party: Jefferson Shreve's Support for Trump, Election Deniers, the NRA, and Abortion Bans Shown in Latest Ad
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new television and digital advertisement from Mayor Joe Hogsett shows Republican nominee Jefferson Shreve's dangerous ultra-conservative views and support for right-wing election deniers. "Jefferson knows his views and record are far too extreme for Indianapolis. From his support for Trump to his anti-choice and pro-gun record, Jefferson is just too far right for the people of Indianapolis. That  more

Indiana Democratic Party: Will Mike Braun Again Help Tommy Tuberville Block Military Confirmations With Israel Under Attack?
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 17 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: With America's closest ally in the Middle East under attack, will Mike Braun once again pick Tommy Tuberville over our national security? Tuberville's political stunt blocking essential military personnel from being confirmed by the United States Senate has caused uncertainty with over 300 nominations, including top officer positions necessary for our nation's defense. Now, Tuberville is continuin  more

Indiana University Law School: Professor Drobac Presents Teaches at University of Illinois College of Law
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney Professor Jennifer Drobac taught and spoke at the University of Illinois College of Law on October 12. Professor Drobac taught "Meaning of Tolerance," "Civil Rights Complementarity" with Illinois Professor Robin Fretwell Wilson. Professor Drobac also delivered a presentation titled "Forced Pregnancy or Conscription: A Reflection of Abortion Access after Dobbs." Professor Wilso  more

Indiana University Law School: Professor Schumm Presents During Rural Justice and Public Health Professionals Summit
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney Professor Joel Schumm, J.D. '98, presented during the Rural Justice and Public Health Summit. The event took place in Wabash, Indiana, on October 13. The summit addressed issues like deinstitutionalization and the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council, public safety and wellbeing, criminal justice and behavioral health, and funding resources, among others. Professor   more

Indiana University Law School: Professor Tarkington Again Mentioned in NYT Article About Trump Gag Order
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: A gag order has been imposed on a former president of the United States in the trial in which he stands accused of seeking to overturn the 2020 election. IU McKinney Professor Margaret Tarkington was again noted for her expertise in the area of lawyer free-speech rights in a story about the issue in the New York Times. (subscription required) (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/17/us/politi  more

Indiana University's Media School: Lin, Potter Present Research at Society for Psychophysiological Research Meeting
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: Doctoral student Yuxian "Yuki" Lin and professor and Director of Graduate Studies Rob Potter presented "Beyond Button Pressing: The Effect of Meaningfulness on Arousal Response to Decision Making in Interactive Video" during the Society for Psychophysiological Research's annual meeting from Sept. 27-Oct. 1. The presentation covered their study investigating the influence of decision meaningfu  more

Indiana University-Northwest: How a Love of Science Led to a Rare and Unique Opportunity
GARY, Indiana, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * IU Northwest helped Zach Hatfield discover purpose, turning his interests into a position with the United States Geological Survey * * * When Zach Hatfield was in high school, he wasn't sure what he wanted to study in college. As he considered video game programming and medical careers, one thing was a constant: his love of science. There was something very tangible about it -- especi  more

Indiana University-Purdue University: AI Chatbot to Increase Cultural Relevancy of STEM Lessons, Engage Marginalized Students
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Indiana University-Purdue University's Indianapolis Campus issued the following news: Indiana University researchers are developing a new chatbot that will make it easier for teachers to create more inclusive STEM activities -- opening the door for marginalized students to engage in sustained STEM learning and STEM careers. The project, led by IU's Jeremy Price and Sunandan Chakraborty, will leverage artificial intelligence to engage teachers in conve  more

Indiana University-Purdue University: Bantz Community Scholar Grant to Support Community-Engaged Alzheimer's Research
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Indiana University-Purdue University's Indianapolis Campus issued the following news: A $25,000 grant, awarded to the Charles R. Bantz Community Scholar recipients, will support a project that aims to increase diversity in Alzheimer's disease research trials and promote cognitive screening in minority communities. "When many people hear the phrase 'Alzheimer's disease research,' they think of research involving a brain scan or drawing blood to measure  more

Indiana University-Purdue University: Untreated Mental Illness Costs Indiana Over $4 Billion Each Year
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Indiana University-Purdue University's Indianapolis Campus issued the following news: A new study from the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health reveals the economic burden of untreated mental illness in Indiana, which results in $4.2 billion spent annually. "These costs represent a significant public health and financial challenge for our state," said Heather Taylor, lead author on the study and assistant professor at the Fairbanks School.   more

Indiana University: AI Chatbot to Increase Cultural Relevancy of STEM Lessons, Engage Marginalized Students
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University researchers are developing a new chatbot that will make it easier for teachers to create more inclusive STEM activities -- opening the door for marginalized students to engage in sustained STEM learning and STEM careers. The project, led by IU's Jeremy Price and Sunandan Chakraborty, will leverage artificial intelligence to engage teachers in conversations about the best ways to a  more

Indiana University: Psychology Student Earns Conference Research Recognition
KOKOMO, Indiana, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Indiana University's Kokomo Campus issued the following news: When Alex Smith was looking for a topic for a research project, she was interested to find little previous work regarding the coming out process. "I was looking through a psychology database, looking for gaps in research," said Smith, a psychology major from Kokomo. "There is a lot of research about attitudes and beliefs, but not about the coming out process or things that might affect the coming  more

Indiana University: Untreated Mental Illness Costs Indiana Over $4 Billion Each Year
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: A new study from the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health reveals the economic burden of untreated mental illness in Indiana, which results in $4.2 billion spent annually. "These costs represent a significant public health and financial challenge for our state," said Heather Taylor, lead author on the study and assistant professor at the Fairbanks School. "When you measure this across the  more

INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVES 4 NEW SOLAR POWER PLANTS FOR I&M
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on Wednesday approved Indiana Michigan Power's plan to expand its renewable energy generation with four new solar plants capable of generating energy to power more than 200,000 typical homes by mid-2026. The important advances in clean energy are consistent with the Powering the Next Tomorrow Integrated Resourc  more

Intentionality, Strategy Drive Purdue Global Business Dean for Student Growth
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Jeff Buck knows a thing or two about comebacks, strategies and logistics. With his love for baseball and strategy, Buck -- a former high school and collegiate pitcher known for his curveballs, knuckleballs and change-ups -- compares life decisions to a pitcher's choice on what to throw in a given situation, knowing that short-term decisions impact long-term results. And he encourages peopl  more

IU Cybersecurity Clinic to Expand Training to Undergraduates With Grant From Google
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: The Indiana University Cybersecurity Clinic, which offers free cybersecurity assistance to local governments, nonprofits, schools, small businesses and other organizations across Indiana and beyond, will expand training opportunities to undergraduate students who want to gain skills in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity under a $500,000 award from Google's Cybersecurity Clinics Fund. The funding from  more

IU McKinney Indiana State Enter Into Law Scholar Partnership
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law has entered into an agreement with Indiana State University to create the Indiana State University Law Scholar program. Indiana State University will nominate two students or alumni for consideration for the program each year. The first students will begin their legal studies at IU McKinney in fall 2024. "The law school is delighted to e  more

IU Northwest to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
GARY, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * Online Classes Begin January * * * Indiana University Northwest will soon offer a fully-remote Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree beginning January 2024. The degree program will be a collaboration between IU Northwest and four other IU campuses: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IU Kokomo, IU Southeast and IU South Bend. The new joint program intends to reach under  more

Marian University: Kyle McCreary '25 Shines Bright as Honoree of the Sharon Gall Lecher Memorial Research Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Marian University issued the following news: By Mikayla S. Jette '25 Congratulations to Biology and Spanish double major Kyle McCreary '25 on receiving the 2023 Sharon Gall Lecher Memorial Research Award. The award is annually awarded to a Marian University student pursuing cancer research, cancer medicine, or cancer rehabilitation and honors the memory of Sharon Gall Lecher '96. Lecher was a Marian University alumna and a long-time supporter of the Department  more

Notre Dame: Jack Swarbrick, Jill Bodensteiner Testify at Congressional Hearing on College Athletics and NIL
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Two University of Notre Dame graduates, and respected college athletics leaders, testified on Tuesday (Oct. 17) at a congressional hearing on "Name, Image, and Likeness, and the Future of College Sports." Jack Swarbrick, the University's vice president and James E. Rohr Director of Athletics and a 1976 graduate, was joined by fellow Notre Dame alumna Jill Bodensteiner, class of '91, vice president and direc  more

Notre Dame: Peter Easton Testifies in Ongoing Trial of FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: University of Notre Dame Accountancy Professor Peter Easton on Wednesday (Oct. 18) testified in Manhattan federal court in one of the largest fraud cases in the history of the United States -- the trial of disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, now in its third week. Bankman-Fried, who says he never intended to defraud customers, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of fraud and five counts of conspiracy.  more

Notre Dame: Researchers Use AI to Track Chemotherapy Complications, Help Families Fighting Pediatric Cancer
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: In Mexico, where cancer is the second leading cause of death for children, families travel a significant distance to specialty hospitals for chemotherapy treatment. After each round of chemotherapy, children are typically sent home to recover. But when a patient leaves the hospital after treatment, there is no system to follow up on their recovery or outcome. Meanwhile, families are left without gui  more

Pa. House Republicans: With Bipartisan Support, Key EMS Support Legislation Heads to Governor's Desk, Says Struzzi
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: Residents in Pennsylvania's rural communities and the medical professionals who serve them face significant challenges. State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and his House colleagues are on the verge of addressing one of those key issues. "Emergency service providers are reimbursed for mileage, but the rates at which they are compensated are significantly insufficient for rural companies whi  more

Ports of Indiana Meeting Notice
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: The Ports of Indiana Commission will meet on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at ISTA Center, 150 W. Market Street, Second Floor Conference Center, Indianapolis, 46204, in both executive and public sessions as outlined below. * * * Executive Session Notice: 8:30 a.m. (ET), Thursday, December 7, 2023 Meeting to include discussion of litigation, pursuant to I.C.5-14-1.5-6-1(b)(2)(B); leases p  more

Purdue Global Selected by Gardner Institute to Join Inaugural Cohort of Transforming the Foundational Postsecondary Experience
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue Global has been selected to participate in a new national initiative, Transforming the Foundational Postsecondary Experience, which aims to transform the critical first two years of college education when students create the foundation for ultimate success and degree completion. The effort will help institutions focus on inequitable performance gaps and take action to improve student learning and suc  more

Purdue Lipid Biomarker Panels Perform Real-Time, Point-of-Care Sample Analysis in Industrial and Agricultural Settings
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Patent-pending technology also has applications in health care, pharmaceutical and other sectors * * * Purdue University researchers are using mass spectrometry, a century-old analytical technique performed by experts in a laboratory, to monitor and analyze patterns of molecules in real-time, point-of-care applications in industrial and agricultural settings by nonexpert users. Christina   more

Purdue, IU to Collaborate on Analysis of Indiana's $500 Million Economic Development Efforts
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The Purdue Center for Regional Development, as part of the Office of Engagement, and the Indiana University Public Policy Institute will collaborate on a multiyear project to examine the economic and community impact of Indiana's nationally recognized, $500 million Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative. Launched by Gov. Eric Holcomb, the READI program has awarded more than $487 million   more

Purdue, IU to Collaborate on Analysis of Indiana's $500 Million Economic Development Efforts
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Indiana University-Purdue University's Indianapolis Campus issued the following news: * * * Purdue Center for Regional Development and Indiana University Public Policy Institute will examine regional impact of state's READI program * * * The Purdue Center for Regional Development, as part of the Office of Engagement, and the Indiana University Public Policy Institute at the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs will collaborate   more

Purdue: New Institute Accelerates Future of Microelectronic System Integration, Advanced Packaging
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: * * * Purdue collaborates with Cadence, imec, SRC, Osaka University to bolster rapid technology development in U.S. * * * Purdue University is working toward the future in microelectronic product development with the creation of the Institute for Advanced System Integration and Packaging (ASIP) to enable faster designing and building of microelectronic systems. The new institut  more

Purdue: Signatures of the Space Age - Spacecraft Metals Left in the Wake of Humanity's Path to the Stars
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Airplane-based research by Purdue scientists detects unprecedented levels of alloy aerosols in the atmosphere * * * The Space Age is leaving fingerprints on one of the most remote parts of the planet -- the stratosphere -- which has potential implications for climate, the ozone layer and the continued habitability of Earth. Using tools hitched to the nose cone of their research planes and  more

SLU School of Education Associate Dean Named to Advisory Board for the Future of Church-Related University
HILLSBORO, Missouri, Oct. 21 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: Molly A. Schaller, Ph.D., a professor of higher education and associate dean at Saint Louis University's School of Education, has been named an inaugural advisory board member for a new consultation on the future of church-related universities. Schaller's appointment was announced by Indiana Wesleyan University. The consultation is a partnership between the Lilly Fellows Program based at Valparaiso University and I  more

University of Saint Francis: Dr. Amelia Clark Named to Indiana Department of Health Executive Board
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Oct. 21 -- The University of Saint Francis issued the following news release: The University of Saint Francis is pleased to announce that Amelia Clark, DrPH, executive director of the Center for Integrated Public Health Education and Research (CIPHER) has been appointed to the executive board of the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) by Governor Eric J. Holcomb. Clark will begin her four-year term in November. Through her appointment, she will join community, clinical and  more

University of Southern Indiana's Biometrix Discovery Lab Collaborates With Children's Museum of Indianapolis on Wayfinding Project
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: When visitors first enter The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, they're greeted by Bumblebee--the 17-foot, 2,000-pound robot prop that was used in the Transformers movie series. The statue is an attention grabber and practically impossible to miss as you pass by the Museum's Welcome Center. But after looking at it, where do the visitors' eyes go next? That was something Susan Foutz and the te  more

USC Viterbi School of Engineering: Space Archaeology at 17,000 Miles Per Hour
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The preliminary findings from the first ever archaeological study of the ISS are shared during a presentation at USC. * * * So far, the adventures of Indiana Jones haven't led him to the study of space. That's where Justin Walsh, Ad Astra Fellow at the USC Space Engineering Research Center (SERC) is a step ahead of Hollywood's best-known professo  more

Valparaiso University and University of Chicago Medicine Create New Student Training Program in Northwest Indiana
VALPARAISO, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: Valparaiso University and the University of Chicago Medicine are launching a new training program that gives future health care professionals in northwest Indiana vital, practical experience before they begin their careers. Under terms of the joint agreement between the university and the Chicago-based academic health system, students in Valparaiso University's College of Nursing and Health Professions (CON  more

VU Director Receives Supplier Diversity Award at State Conference
VINCENNES, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Vincennes University issued the following news release: Vincennes University Director of Procurement and Risk Management Michael Morrison has received an award recognizing his work advocating for supplier diversity in Indiana. The Indiana Department of Administration Division of Supplier Diversity honored him with the Ralph W. Adams, Jr. Supplier Diversity Trailblazer Award. The division acts on behalf of the State of Indiana to actively promote, monitor, and enf  more

William Paterson University: Pioneer Spotlight - John J. Perez '99, Political Science
WAYNE, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- William Paterson University issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: Meet John Perez, powerhouse immigration attorney and NFL agent. As a high school student from Pompton Lakes, John aspired to be an attorney like his father and fellow Pioneer alum, John D. Perez '74. As he made his way through WP, he embraced the multitude of liberal arts offerings and considered archaeology, due in part to his childhood awe of Indiana Jones. He also contemplated earni  more