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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday November 05, 2023 ( 65 items )  

Ball State University Appoints Dr. Anand R. Marri as New Provost, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
MUNCIE, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: After a nationwide search, Geoffrey S. Mearns, president of Ball State University, has selected Dr. Anand R. Marri as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Marri, who in July 2020 was appointed dean of Ball State's Teachers College, had been serving as the University's interim provost since April 2023. "Since arriving at Ball State more than three years ago, Dr. Marri has continued to   more

Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes New Attorneys And Legal Professionals
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg has added environmental, government services and finance, healthcare, labor and employment, litigation and intellectual property attorneys and legal professionals to its Chicago, Dallas, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Raleigh, and Salt Lake City offices. An associate in the Indianapolis office, Marina Blackburn focuses her practice on assisting clients with a variety  more

Butler University Creating Two-Year College to Increase Access and Degree Attainment for Underserved Students
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- Butler University issued the following news on Nov. 3, 2023: Butler University is partnering with a national nonprofit to create a new two-year college on its Midtown Indianapolis campus that will provide an affordable pathway for historically underserved students who want to pursue education after high school. Butler's new two-year college aims to address longstanding gaps in college access and completion for historically underserved students and increase degre  more

CenterPoint Energy, the City of Evansville and JD Sheth Foundation Collaborate to Offer Enhanced Weatherization Program to Evansville Residents
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: CenterPoint Energy, in collaboration with the City of Evansville and JD Sheth Foundation, today announced the launch of an enhancement to the company's already existing, income-qualified neighborhood weatherization program. The enhancement program has been funded by a $600,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant awarded to JD Sheth Foundation by the City of Evansville. It will allow customer  more

Christian Theological Seminary: Examining Racism's Role in Poverty
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: CTS has been intentional, deliberate, and focused on bringing speakers to our community that provide solutions to a long-term goal of poverty elimination and systemic change. We've welcomed authors discussing broad issues related to poverty and economists pointing to specific challenges. We've heard faith leaders argue for the power of divine collaboration and front-line poverty warriors assert the im  more

Christian Theological Seminary: Faculty Corner - Dr. Suzanne Coyle
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: Dr. Suzanne Coyle is an integral part of the CTS community, having served as Professor of Pastoral Theology and Marriage and Family Therapy at CTS for 19 years. This fall, Dr. Coyle was appointed to the Lois and Dale Bright Professor in Christian Ministries. Her experience combines pastoral expertise, academic excellence, and deep insights into the fields of theology and psychology with a particular a  more

Christian Theological Seminary: Legacy Preaching Series Announces New Season
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: In the realm of religious discourse, African American preaching stands as an art form and a source of inspiration, capturing the hearts and minds of listeners with its fervor, depth, and rich history. For years, it was often misunderstood and underappreciated. The African American Legacy Preaching Series, an integral component of the PhD Program in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric at Chr  more

Coach Bob Knight Endowed Scholarship at Marian University Honors Legendary Hoosier Basketball Icon
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 3 -- Marian University issued the following news: In 2012, Coach Bob Knight was honored at Marian University's annual athletics award ceremony, the Clayton Family Circle of Honor. In honor of his achievements, the Coach Bob Knight Endowed Scholarship was created to support scholarships for all students who intend to make a career of teaching and/or coaching. Marian University's Director of Athletics Steve Downing played basketball at Indiana University for Coach Kni  more

Democracy in Darkness: Notre Dame Historian Explores the Role of Secrecy in Representative Government
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2023: Most people would accept without scrutiny that secrecy poses a threat to modern democracies. In fact, the masthead of the Washington Post declares that "Democracy Dies in Darkness." However, for Katlyn Marie Carter, an assistant professor of history at the University of Notre Dame, that sentiment "obscures the odd truth that American democracy was in fact born in darkness." Members   more

Faegre Drinker Advises Cummins Inc. in Acquisition of Two Faurecia Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing Plants
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 1 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news: A Faegre Drinker team led by corporate partners Brittney Yocum and Pablo Svirsky partnered with European co-counsel Linklaters LLP and advised Cummins Inc. on its year-long, cross-border acquisition of two Faurecia commercial vehicle manufacturing plants and their related activities, one in Columbus, Indiana and one in Roermond, Netherlands. The Euros199.2 million acquisition involved the transition of ov  more

FSU: Military Veteran Business Owners Receive Training at Jim Moran Institute's Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Peyton Greene Florida State University and the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship hosted 16 military veterans last week as part of its 2023 Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans - Accelerate (EBV-Accelerate) program. The EBV-Accelerate program is designed to take advantage of the skills, resources and infrastructure of higher education to offer cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepren  more

Goshen College: Senior Jakyra Green Selected as Finalist in Competition for Top State Journalism Students
GOSHEN, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Jakyra Green, a senior majoring in education and English, is among the 10 finalists who will participate in the 37th annual Keating Writing Challenge in which the students have five hours to report and write a story. The contest, which draws top college journalism students from across the state, will take place in Indianapolis on Nov. 3-4. Green, who is from Goshen, submitted two published articles as part of her contest app  more

Ind. House Democrats: Fleming Highlights Plans for New Solar Cell Production Faciity in Jeffersonville
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2023: Yesterday, Oct. 30, Gov. Holcomb announced plans for a new solar photovoltaic (PV) cell production facility at River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville. The $800 million dollar plant will be owned by Canadian Solar - a company focused on the manufacture of solar power products, services, systems and solutions. This facility will create over 1,200 new jobs over the next several years. Ca  more

Ind. House Democrats: Hamilton Responds to Mass Shooting at Halloween Party
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- Indiana State Rep. Carey Hamilton, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * Over the weekend, one 16-year-old girl was killed and nine other teenagers and young adults were wounded in a shooting at a Halloween party in northeast Indianapolis. State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis), whose district the shooting took place in, issued the following statement: "My heart aches for the family of the 16-year-old girl who lost her lif  more

Ind. House Democrats: Jackson Encourages Local Governments to Apply for FEMA Grants
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is making $1.8 billion available for two grant programs to assist the resilience of local communities to the effects of climate change. The two programs are the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant and the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program. As part of the Justice40 Initiative, 40% of the funding from both of these programs is ai  more

Ind. House Democrats: Multipronged Approach Necessary to Combat Rising Student Absences
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2023: Last week, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) released a troubling report regarding the staggering number of chronic absences among Hoosier students. According to the IDOE, one in five students missed at least 10% of school days during the 2022-2023 school year. There is an inverse correlation between absenteeism and academic achievement. When our students miss school, they lose out   more

Ind. House Republicans: Area Legislators - State Approves Funding for Southeast Indiana Historic Sites' Projects
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Several Southeastern Indiana historic sites will undergo renovation and repair projects with the help of newly approved state funding, according to area lawmakers. State Reps. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) and Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) voted in support of the funding during the 2023 legislative session, and the State Budget Committee formally approved releasing the funds along with funding   more

Ind. House Republicans: Lehman - State Approves Funding for Limberlost, Gene Stratton-Porter Cabin Projects
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: The Limberlost State Historic Site Visitor Center and Gene Stratton-Porter Cabin will be getting some upgrades with the help of newly approved state funding, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne). During the 2023 legislative session, Lehman voted in support of the funding as part of the new state budget. The State Budget Committee formally approved releasing over $2.8 mill  more

Ind. House Republicans: Rep. Barrett - State Approves Funding for Levi and Catharine Coffin Historic Site Project
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: The Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site will get some upgrades with the help of newly approved state funding, according to State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond). During the 2023 legislative session, Barrett voted in support of the historic site funding as part of the new state budget. The State Budget Committee formally approved releasing over $2.8 million on Friday to sup  more

Ind. House Republicans: Rep. King Honors Innovative Educator Rob Staley With Circle of Corydon
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) Friday presented Rob Staley, founder of the Crossing School of Business & Entrepreneurship, with a Circle of Corydon award honoring his support for Hoosier students. Staley's recognition comes as the Crossing celebrates 20 years of providing state-accredited academic education to students who struggle in a traditional school setting. Before   more

Ind. House Republicans: Rep. Prescott - State Approves Funding for Limberlost, Gene Stratton-Porter Cabin Projects
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 3 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Limberlost State Historic Site Visitor Center and Gene Stratton-Porter Cabin will be getting some upgrades with the help of newly approved state funding, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). During the 2023 legislative session, Prescott, voted in support of the funding as part of the new state budget. The State Budget Committee formally approved releasing over $2.8 million on   more

Ind. House Republicans: State Rep. Alex Zimmerman to Serve on Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 3 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) recently received appointments to serve on several key House standing committees, which will begin meeting during the 2024 legislative session kicking off in January. Zimmerman, who took the oath of office in July, will serve on the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee, the House Roads and Transportation Committee, and the House Utilities, E  more

Ind. House Republicans: Zent - State Greenlights $2.6M for Improvements at Nasby Lake Dam
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Work can begin soon on phase two of the Nasby Lake Dam repair project to bring it back into compliance with current safety standards thanks to $2.6 million in newly approved state funding, according to State Rep. Denny Zent (R-Angola). Zent voted in support of the dam funding as part of the two-year state budget passed during the 2023 legislative session, and the State Budget Committee formally a  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Bray - Communities in Senate District 37 Receive Nearly $4.4 Million in Road-Funding Grants
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Communities in Senate District 37 will receive nearly $4.4 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 roa  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Garten - Jeffersonville to Receive $800 Million Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Canadian Solar plans to build a new $800 million state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic (PV) cell production facility at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, creating approximately 1,200 new jobs, said State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown). Canadian Solar expects to begin production at this facility by the end of 2025, producing an annual output of 5 gigawatts (GW) - an equivalent o  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Goode Sworn in as Senate District 38 State Senator
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) was sworn in as state senator of Senate District 38 by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loreta Rush in the Senate Chamber today, Wednesday, Nov. 1. Goode succeeds former State Sen. Jon Ford, who resigned from his position effective Monday, Oct. 16. Goode will finish the remainder of Ford's term through November of 2026, serving Vigo and Cla  more

Ind. State Rep. DeLaney Issues Statement on Updated Payment Rates for Those Providing Therapy for Autism
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- Indiana State Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement on Oct. 27, 2023: * * * Today, Oct. 27, members of the State Budget Committee were briefed on updated payment rates for those providing therapy for autism, also known as applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) had proposed cuts in late August due to rising costs. The updated rate of $68.24 per hour - a 24% increase from the origin  more

Ind. State Rep. Errington Responds to Gun Violence in Muncie
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- Indiana State Rep. Sue Errington, D-Muncie, issued the following statement on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Muncie police responded to reports of automatic gunfire at a home near North Granville Avenue on Saturday, October 21st. Police arrested the shooter, a Ball State student living in an on-campus dorm. At the time of his arrest, the student was in possession of a handgun and a switch to transform it into a machine gun. State Rep. Sue Errington (D-Muncie), released th  more

Ind. State Sen. Leising Issues Commentary: Expanding Broadband Access in Rural Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 3 -- Indiana State Sen. Jean Leising, R-Oldenburg, issued the following commentary on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * Expanding Broadband Access in Rural Indiana The Internet is now a part of everything we do - how we bank, pursue an education, connect with family and friends, and even provide health care, which is why having reliable broadband access in Indiana is critical. Unfortunately, much of rural Indiana still does not have adequate access to high-speed internet. This   more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Agenda for Nov. 8 Meeting
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 3 -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following agenda: * * * TO: Commission Chairman James F. Huston, Commissioners Bennett, Freeman, Veleta and Ziegner FROM: Commission Technical Divisions DATE: November 2, 2023 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, November 8, 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 a  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Nov. 6-10
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, November 6, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 45767-DSIC2; ALJ: SEYFRIED; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: ZIEGNER; ROOM: PNC, Room 224 VERIFIED PETITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR UTILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS, AS TRUSTEE OF A PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE WATER SYSTEM, D/B/A CITIZENS WATER, FOR APPROVAL OF (A) A NEW DI  more

INDems Condemn Recent Surge of Antisemitism
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party condemns the recent rise in antisemitic violence and attacks seen in recent weeks since the horrendous terror attacks on Israel by Hamas terrorists three weeks ago. The Anti-Defamation League reports that antisemitic incidents have increased by nearly 400% in the United States since the massacre committed by Hamas. "We are gravely concerned about the rise in antisemit  more

Indiana American Water Acquires Sunset Village Water System in Southeast Indiana
GREENWOOD, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Indiana American Water President Matt Prine today announced the company's acquisition of the Sunset Village water system in southeast Indiana. The purchase of the system, serving a small community along the Ohio River known as Bushman's Lake, adds approximately 100 water customers to the company's customer base, which represents a population of approximately   more

Indiana Democratic Party: New Report Details Diego Morales's Abuse of Staff Bonuses
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting from the Indiana Capital Chronicle (https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2023/10/30/secretary-of-state-morales-doles-out-308k-in-spot-bonuses/) today revealed that first-year Republican Secretary of State Diego Morales has given out over $308,000 in government bonuses in under a year. It's a staggering amount of spot payments --- over six times as much given out as the Attorney General  more

Indiana Democratic Party: Rokita Reprimanded by Indiana Supreme Court for Dr. Bernard Comments on National TV
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita was today publicly reprimanded by the Indiana Supreme Court for his comments on national television attacking Dr. Caitlin Bernard. The court issued the reprimand for Rokita's statement to FOX News on July 13, 2022 when he called Dr. Bernard an "abortion activist acting as a doctor -- with a history of failing to report." In his statement in response to the repr  more

Indiana House Democrats: Campbell Presents Resolution Declaring November Native American Heritage Month
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2023: Today, State Rep. Chris Campbell (D-West Lafayette), Sen. Shelli Yoder (D-Bloomington) and the Indiana Native American Indian Affairs Commission (INAIAC) presented a resolution declaring November Native American Heritage Month. Authored by Campbell, the resolution passed during the 2023 legislative session. Native American Heritage Month recognizes the contributions, rich culture and history   more

Indiana University's Media School: New Media Production Practicum Courses Offer Hands-on Experience
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: Media School Director of Undergraduate Studies, Galen Clavio, developed three new practicum courses for the fall 2023 semester. The courses - MSCH-X 386 Introduction to Live Event Production, MSCH-X 486 Advanced Live Event Production, and MSCH-488 Multicamera TV News Practicum - can be taken for three credits a semester for satisfactory/fail. Kevon Wilson, who is the head of production for the Big Ten   more

Indiana University's Media School: Social Media Influencers Bootcamp Preps Students for an Everchanging Industry
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2023: The IU Media School's debut Social Media Influencers bootcamp introduced students to the core elements of content creation, monetization, brand development, and engagement over two days of instruction. Instructors were Catt Sadler, an IU alumna, journalist, and podcast host, and Sarah Boyd, co-CEO of The Digital Dept. an influencer marketing and talent management agency. Bootcamp cour  more

Indiana University's Media School: Student-Created Podcast Explores the Saturated Society and Media Environment
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: At 10:28 on Friday morning, Media School Adjunct Instructor Carolyn Hadlock's MSCH-A 360 students are handed exacto knives and white pieces of fabric. Paint splatter, oil pastels, and paper with a tripod hanging overhead display how students Cat DeSantis and Brittany Seal want to execute the art direction for the upcoming season of Hadlock's "Beautiful Thinkers" podcast, Season VI: Saturated. Similar to  more

Indiana University: Art + Horses Program Helps Indiana Veterans Mend Invisible Wounds of War
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Creative Arts for Vets, a program facilitated by the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement, offers arts-based support for Indiana's veterans, service members and military-connected populations to promote connectedness and improve mental health and well-being. Now in its third year, Creative Arts for Vets collaborates with community organizations, Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Indiana and the  more

Indiana University: Brondizio Earns Volvo Environment Prize for Research on Linking Rural, Urban Sustainability in Amazon
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Eduardo Brondizio will be awarded the 2023 Volvo Environment Prize for his research examining human-environment interactions and how they've transformed the Amazon. Brondizio, Indiana University Distinguished Professor of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the first Volvo Environment Prize laureate from IU. The annual award recognizes those who have made outstanding scientific disc  more

Indiana University: Prices Vary Widely for the Same Health Services, Study Finds
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Health care prices--the negotiated rates between insurers and providers such as hospitals and doctors--vary widely across geography even for the same insurer, according to a new study. For example, a CT scan of the head or brain costs $132 for the 25th percentile provider while the same procedure costs $218 at the 75th percentile provider, according to researchers from Bentley University, Brown Uni  more

IU Invests More Than $250M to Strengthen University's, State's Leadership and Impact in Biosciences
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: * * * Commitments will create two new research institutes at IU Indianapolis, recruit preeminent researchers to IU Bloomington, expand key partnerships * * * Indiana University will invest more than $250 million to advance scientific discoveries aimed at curing and treating diseases and improving human health, while cementing Indiana's position as a global leader in life sciences and biotechnology  more

IU McKinney to Host Symposium Convened With IU Maurer on Sackett V. EPA
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: The IU McKinney and IU Maurer schools of law jointly will convene leading scholars and practitioners to discuss the implications of the 2023 United States Supreme Court case of Sackett v. EPA. The event, "Sackett v. EPA: What the Supreme Court's Decision Means for Regulation and Wetlands Conservation," will take place November 10 in the Wynne Courtroom and Steve Tuchman and Reed B  more

IU South Bend and WaNee Community Schools Sign Partnership For Indiana College Core
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- Indiana University South Bend campus issued the following news release: Students in the WaNee Community Schools are now able to advance their college education while still in high school with the opportunity to earn an IU certificate. The school district signed a multi-year agreement with Indiana University South Bend to participate in Indiana College Core (ICC). The program allows high school students to earn college credit by taking a block of 30 credit hours  more

IU South Bend Students Selected for AHEC Scholars Program
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- Indiana University South Bend campus issued the following news release: Three Indiana University South Bend students have been selected for the 2023-2025 Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Program. Nursing students Layahnna Bond, Brooklynn Ciesiolka and Gage Ratkay will take part in the two-year program. It's designed for students who have a drive to provide care in rural and medically underserved communities in Indiana. Bond, Ciesiolka and R  more

Kellogg PhD Affiliates Develop Program of Catholic Leadership and Service in Africa
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news: "We have heard the long-expressed hope - spoken with great passion by popes, bishops, and other Church leaders, especially in the West - that the future of the Catholic Church is in Africa," said Rev. Kenneth Amadi, a Kellogg doctoral student affiliate. "And so we started thinking about what we could do today to secure that futur  more

Kroc Institute: As Earthquakes Rock Afghanistan, Kroc Institute Alumni Gather to Collect Aid
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- The University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following news: As the world tunes in to news coverage about the unfolding Israel/Palestine tragedy, Afghanistan shoulders the aftermath of a catastrophic natural disaster -- but without media fanfare. Late in the morning of Oct. 7, the first 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook Afghanistan's Herat region. About 30 minutes later, a second 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit. Combined, the  more

Marian University: New Family Medicine Residency Opportunities in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- Marian University issued the following news: The Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM) is proud to support and celebrate Marion Health's achievement of ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) certification for its Family Medicine Residency Program. This groundbreaking residency program is the first Indiana rural residency program. It will provide opportunities for medical students and play a critical role in the future o  more

Messmer Report: Ensuring Stability for Public Retirees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- Indiana State Sen. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper, issued the following Messmer Report on Nov. 3, 2023: * * * As all Hoosiers know, rising inflation in recent years has made household budgets tighter, and paying for necessities like groceries, gas and utility bills has become increasingly challenging. Inflation has taken an even bigger toll on those who live on a fixed income. In Indiana, public retirees are eligible for a monthly pension that is paid through 12 chec  more

Notre Dame: Institute for Latino Studies Presents 'Transformative Latino Leaders in Hollywood,' Featuring Mark Consuelos, Nicholas Gonzalez and Wilmer Valderrama
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news on Nov. 2, 2023: On Thursday (Nov. 2), the University of Notre Dame's Institute for Latino Studies will present "Transformative Latino Leaders in Hollywood: Actors, Producers, Change-Makers," a discussion with a three-person celebrity panel featuring Mark Consuelos, Nicholas Gonzalez and Wilmer Valderrama. The discussion takes place at 5 p.m. in the Carey Auditorium of the Hesburgh Library and will focus on e  more

Notre Dame: Thomas Jorling, Jeffrey Faine Recognized With Alumni Association Awards
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame Alumni Association recognized the 2023 recipients of two of its most prestigious awards on Oct. 26 during the fall meeting of the Alumni Association's Board of Directors. Thomas Jorling, class of 1962, received the Rev. John J. Cavanaugh, C.S.C., Award, which recognizes an alumnus who has performed outstanding service in the field of government, patriotism, public service or loc  more

Notre Dame: U.S. Senators Call for Engagement and Bipartisanship to Overcome Polarization
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2023: University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., convened a fireside chat on Friday (Oct. 27) with U.S. Sens. Chris Coons and Todd Young on the importance of civic engagement and bipartisanship to overcome polarization and gridlock. The conversation was part of the 2023-24 Notre Dame Forum on the "Future of Democracy," which invites the Notre Dame community to reflect on the  more

Pa. House Republicans: House Committee Agrees With Struzzi Request to Examine Statewide Public Transit Options
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Indiana County is very fortunate to have the IndiGO Bus system, but state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) sees public transit needs which still exist. "I recently participated in a simulation where I was asked to play the role of someone with a substance abuse disorder," said Struzzi. "In attempting to complete tasks such as getting to appointments, holding down a job and car  more

Ports of Indiana Commends Canadian Partners for Helping to End Dispute Blocking Great Lakes Ships
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Ports of Indiana commends Canadian officials and union workers for reaching a tentative agreement to reopen the Great Lakes binational shipping channel this morning. In a statement released the evening of Oct. 29, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), the Canadian entity which manages and operates the Canadian portions of the Seaway, announced it had a tentative  more

Purdue Engineer Works to Improve Formulation of RNA-Based Pharmaceuticals
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Delivery system of some COVID vaccines serves as model * * * A team of university and industry researchers is developing new formulations and manufacturing processes for the messenger RNA (mRNA) delivery systems used in some COVID vaccines. The mRNA-based vaccines that came out during the COVID-19 pandemic required storage at subzero temperatures. "They were shipped around the world as a   more

Purdue Global First-Generation Students Create Educational Definitions Dictionary to Help Navigate School
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Words like "accommodation," "accredited," "microcredentials" and "provost" can prove to be challenging terms for first-generation adult learners. On top of the many other hurdles students face, understanding the words and terms that professors use can be an adjustment. That is why Maggie Morgan, academic department chair for Purdue Global's Department of Human Services, led a group of first-generation stude  more

Purdue: An Astronaut and a Communication Advocate Return to Their Alma Mater as Presidential Ambassadors
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Andrew "Drew" Feustel launched himself from the Cradle of Astronauts directly into a life dedicated to the pursuit and promotion of science. His passion has led him from the bottom of the sea to the vastness of space. Now Drew and his wife and partner, Indira, a speech-language pathologist, are helping others make those small steps to giant leaps as Purdue graduates and as thoughtful and strategic explorer  more

Purdue: Science Enabling Heat and Air Conditioning for Long-Term Space Habitats is Almost Fully Available
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Experiment on International Space Station aims to investigate how reduced gravity affects condensation * Obtaining this scientific understanding would also help design technology needed for spacecraft to travel longer distances and refuel in orbit. * This research area has been named a priority for space exploration by the 2011 and 2023 National Academies decadal surveys. * The experiment   more

Silver Creek Water Utility Members Approve Sale of Member-Owned Water Utility to Indiana American Water
GREENWOOD, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Indiana American Water today announced that members of the Silver Creek Water Corporation have voted for Indiana American Water to become the trusted provider of water service to the area in southern Indiana. "We look forward to welcoming Silver Creek residents into the Indiana American Water family, joining the approximately 1.4 million customers that receiv  more

Texas A&M University Welcomes New Vice President And Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 2 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: Texas A&M University Interim President Mark A. Welsh III announced Wednesday that brand strategist R. Ethan Braden has been appointed to serve as vice president and chief marketing and communications officer. Braden will make the move from Purdue University in Indiana where he served in leadership positions for the past five years, half of which were spent as executive vice president, as well as chief marketing a  more

UE, EVSC Forge Partnership to Launch Careers in Education and Health Sciences
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 3 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: The University of Evansville (UE), in partnership with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) is proud to announce a transformative collaboration that opens exciting educational pathways for high school students to earn college credit and qualify for scholarships. Through this partnership, students interested in careers in health sciences or education can enroll in one of the Health Sciences Next L  more

University of Evansville: Dunigan Family School of Nursing Achieves Full Accreditation Status Through Spring 2031
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 1 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: The University of Evansville's (UE) Dunigan Family School of Nursing has announced the recent achievement of full accreditation status from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) through Spring 2031. This accreditation signifies the school's commitment to excellence in nursing education and its dedication to preparing students for successful careers in the field. Notably, the ACEN Board of   more

University of Southern Indiana Romain College of Business to Host Content Creator and Financial Influencer Kyla Scanlon
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: The University of Southern Indiana Romain College of Business will present "In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work" with Kyla Scanlon, Social Content Creator and Founder of the financial education company, Bread, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 15. The presentation will take place in the Business and Engineering Center Atrium and is open to the pu  more

Valparaiso University: Breaking Boundaries and Meeting the Needs of Today's Market
VALPARAISO, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: One of the major goals at Valparaiso University is to tear down the silos that separate our various experts, and to create an environment where professors can work together to create the best opportunities possible for today's needs. One brilliant example of that, as well as an example of how the University is pushing to meet the needs of the Hispanic community, is the new Business Spanish ce  more