ANDERSON, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- Anderson University issued the following news: Thanks to the generosity of the Anderson University Women's Philanthropy Council (WPC) and the innovation of one of AU's newest professors, faculty and students will have a new way to record instructional videos. Recently, the WPC evaluated several proposals for campus projects. Among those that they decided to fund was the construction of a light board studio. A light board is a digital presentation recording platfo  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 18 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg represented Wendover Housing Partners, a privately held real estate development, investment and management company, in connection with the formation and financing of a unique public-private partnership with Universal Destinations & Experiences, aimed at addressing the Orlando region's critical housing needs. On Nov. 1, Wendover Housing Partners and Universal Destinations &   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- Curtis Institute of Music issued the following news: * * * The Curtis faculty member and principal harpist of The Philadelphia Orchestra will lead the world-renowned competition as it prepares for the 13th triennial competition in 2025 * * * Curtis congratulates Elizabeth Hainen, Maryjane Mayhew Barton Chair in Harp Studies and principal harpist of The Philadelphia Orchestra, on her appointment as the new artistic director of the USA International Harp   more

PLAINFIELD, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: To help lower energy costs for low-income families this winter, Duke Energy Indiana is making more than $425,000 in financial aid available to eligible customers through the company's Share the Light Fund(R). "The assistance we offer through the Share the Light Fund will help community members who may struggle to pay their electric bills as the temperatures dip," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana.   more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University may be solidly landlocked in the middle of the United States, but it has served as a window to the world for its students and local communities for more than a century. Not only do these efforts produce globally engaged citizens and employees, but the international expertise fostered at IU contributes to national security. The federal government has taken note of this contribution, routine  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Faculty and students from Globe Media gathered with hundreds of other college broadcasters at three different educational industry conferences in October: College Broadcasters Inc. in Orlando, Florida, the Marconi Awards in New York City, and the College Media Association Pinnacle Awards in Atlanta. Students from The Globe and FiveCore Media received 18 individual awards across the three competitions. 91.1 The Globe was name  more

HANOVER, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- Hanover College issued the following news: Hanover College's Educator Preparation Program has been awarded full accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP is a globally recognized accrediting body for educator preparation for aspiring teachers of students ranging from preschool through high school. The non-profit and non-governmental agency strives to assure that new teachers know their subjects and students and posses  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Nov. 16, 2023: On Monday, a Marion County judge ruled Indianapolis Public Schools could proceed with the sale of two closed school buildings. The proceeds will benefit IPS and students in both traditional public schools and charter schools. The ruling recognizes that Indiana's $1 law as amended this year does not require IPS to sell vacant buildings to charters for $1 sales or leases under the 2018 refere  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: It's important to make sure that the government is working for you. State Rep. Rita Fleming (D-Jeffersonville) wants to remind her local community of the state resources available to them. On Nov. 20, Fleming will offer listening hours and share state resources in Jeffersonville. * * * The hours and location for Fleming's community outreach hours on Monday, Nov. 20 are: * 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jeffer  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023: On Monday, Governor Holcomb ordered immediate action on the state's water supply studies. The order tasked the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) with exclusive oversight of the completion and validation of the Wabash alluvial aquifer study. State Rep. Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette) released the following statement: "I'd like to extend my gratitude to Governor Holcomb for his response. Electe  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: To quote Newton's Second Law of Gravity: "What goes up must come down," and that unfortunately has happened with the revenue forecast numbers reported for the month of October. Overall revenues collected were $134.7 million below forecast and after three months of relatively moderately-above forecast collections, state revenues are now unfortunately $69.2 million below forecast estimates. With eight month  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Cold weather is coming and winter is right around the corner, which means many families are turning up the heat in their homes. For Hoosiers who are already struggling to pay for utilities, they may be disconnected or fear disconnection from their energy provider. Thankfully, Indiana's Energy Assistance Program can help ease the burden for low-income Hoosiers. Rent and mortgage payments, grocery   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle), co-chair of Indiana's Drainage Task Force, said he plans to craft legislation during the 2024 legislative session to help property owners who are being negatively impacted by Indiana's overly strict and complex drainage laws, and how the state and locals handle floodplain matters. The Drainage Task Force, which was charged with diving into the issues and rec  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 14 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) recently filed a bill for the 2024 legislative session that would help keep Hoosier children safe online by requiring age verification for websites with pornographic content. "Indiana has an opportunity to protect children from many types of pornographic material on the internet by simply limiting access to adults," Bohacek said. "Thes  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- Indiana State Rep. Gregory W. Porter, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement on Nov. 16, 2023: * * * Last night, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) identified 13-year-old Dayon Darnell Lyles as a victim in a fatal shooting. Police do not believe that Lyles was the intended target, and a suspect or suspects have not yet been identified. State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis), who represents the area where the shooting took pla  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, November 20, 2023 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Tuesday, November 21, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 45400-TDSIC5; ALJ: PAGONIS; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: VELETA; ROOM: PNC, Room 224 PETITION OF OHIO VALLEY GAS CORPORATION AND OHIO VALLEY GAS, INC. FOR APPROVAL OF UPDATES TO THEIR COMMISSION-APPROVED PLAN FOR INVESTMENTS IN ELIGIBLE TRANS  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: When Indianapolis City-County Councillor-elect Nick Roberts is sworn in on January 1, he'll become the youngest city councilperson of the largest 50 cities in the United States at just 23. Nick defeated Republican Natalie Goodwin by a seven-point margin to be elected to the Indianapolis City-County Council on Election Day. Nick will also be representing one of the most traditionally Republican ar  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 18 -- Indiana State Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement on Nov. 17, 2023: * * * State Rep. Ed DeLaney, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement in response to FOX59's investigation of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation showing that companies tied to IEDC board members have received at least $53.4 million in state dollars: "The Indiana Economic Development Corporation needs more legislative   more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023: Indiana Tech has been selected as an education partner for Amazon's Career Choice program, providing Amazon's hourly employees access to more than 100 career-focused online degree and certificate programs. Indiana Tech offers busy working adults associate, bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates. Six-week online classes allow students to take on  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: The Indiana Daily Student, IU Student Television, and the Arbutus yearbook won several awards from the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association, which were presented at the Fall National College Media Convention Oct. 29-Nov. 2 in Atlanta. The IDS was also a finalist for the Pacemaker award - ACP's preeminent national award recognizing overall excellence -- in the multiplatform and onl  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Indiana University South Bend campus issued the following news release: IU South Bend history professor Jonathan Nashel is currently serving as a Fulbright Scholar at the Vietnam National University in Hanoi. He will be there through February 2024 as part of a project titled, "America and Vietnam: Teaching Our Histories." He will give lectures in a variety of classes at the university, followed by a series of public lectures. "They want to know how Ame  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: * * * Developed with caregiver input, the robust, intuitive app will be available for licensing to health systems, health insurance companies, others * * * With the number of Americans living with dementia expected to more than double to 13.8 million by 2060, two Indiana University professors and Regenstrief Institute research scientists have created an app to ease the burden on caregivers. Richa  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Scattering sunlight-reflecting particles in the atmosphere could slow rapid melting in West Antarctica and reduce the risk of catastrophic sea-level rise, according to a study led by Indiana University researchers. The study, one of the first to look at how climate engineering might impact Antarctica, comes as scientists sound the alarm over the increasing likelihood of accelerated ice loss in West   more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: The Indiana University Department of Music and Arts Technology will join the IU Herron School of Art & Design on the Indianapolis campus, building on the strengths of the state's top accredited arts and design program and expanding opportunities for faculty and students. The Department of Music and Arts Technology, an IU department within the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI, wil  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: As a continuation of Indiana University's commitment to student success and diversity, equity and inclusion, IU's regional campuses will participate in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Student Success Equity Intensive. The program, which is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is a comprehensive multi-year initiative designed to help institutions close the equity gaps of t  more

KOKOMO, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- Indiana University's Kokomo Campus issued the following news: As a continuation of Indiana University's commitment to student success and diversity, equity and inclusion, IU's regional campuses will participate in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Student Success Equity Intensive. The program, which is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is a comprehensive multi-year initiative designed to help institutions close the equity gaps o  more

GARY, Indiana, Nov. 18 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: Indiana University Northwest is proud to officially announce the development of an IU Northwest Athletics Hall of Fame, which will be on the second floor of the Savannah Center, home of the RedHawks. Opening in fall 2024, the Hall of Fame will serve as a permanent campus fixture to recognize and highlight the many student-athletes and supporters who have helped the program grow. Inductions of the 2024  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Jennifer Proud Mearns, first lady of Ball State University, has been named to the board of directors for Indiana Humanities, a statewide nonprofit organization. Based out of Indianapolis, Indiana Humanities infuses the humanities into the daily lives of those across the state by providing grants, convening discussions, uplifting humanities scholars, spotlighting humanities organizations and activities, and cre  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 13 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: The University of Evansville (UE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Corbin as the new Public Safety Director. Corbin's extensive background in law enforcement, security management, and his commitment to innovation and safety will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the University's campus community. A highly qualified professional with a master's degree in security managem  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Lilly Family School of Philanthropy issued the following news: * * * Share of Americans donating to charity fell among many racial and ethnic groups during two-decade period, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy research finds * * * New research released today by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy explores charitable giving trends by race and ethnicity--a top  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue Global has signed an educational alliance agreement with Manning Regional Healthcare Center, bringing broad-based educational opportunities with tuition reduction to staff and their family members. "The Purdue Global School of Nursing is excited to begin our partnership with Manning Regional Healthcare Center and eager to support its mission around continuing education and the pursuit of academic ac  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- Marian University issued the following news: Congratulations to Ninah Clegg-Johnson, DO '17, on winning the "Phase 2 Teaching Excellence Award" at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Faculty Award Ceremony. The 2017 alumna is now an assistant internal medicine and pediatrics clinical instructor at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Clegg-Johnson teaches medical students and residents on the inpatient floors and in the clinic where she directs at clin  more

COLUMBUS, Mississippi, Nov. 16 -- Mississippi University for Women issued the following news release: Mississippi University for Women's President Nora Miller was recently elected to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Board of Directors at the organization's annual conference in Chicago. Miller was among three other university presidents elected to the board: Houston Davis, president, University of Central Arkansas; DeRionne Pollard, president, Nevada State Uni  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: The University of Evansville (UE) Music Conservatory is delighted to announce that UE Opera has been awarded a generous $25,000 grant from the William E. Schmidt Foundation. The grant encompasses funding for the Schmidt Opera Series, a vital component of UE Opera's productions held on campus. It will also contribute to the Schmidt Opera Collaborative, a community outreach and education program designed to engag  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University is investing in new leaders and initiatives in arts, humanities and culture. At a time of accelerating change in and around arts and humanities, the university will expand institutional support, create stronger connections between its hallmark strengths, and drive expanded cultural engagement with local communities across the state and beyond. These commitments represent IU's dedi  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Thomas O'Sullivan, associate professor of electrical engineering at the University of Notre Dame, is the first-place winner of the 2023 1st Source Bank Commercialization Award. Tengfei Luo, the Dorini Family Professor for Energy Studies, placed second. The first-place award carries a $25,000 cash prize, while the runner-up award is $10,000. O'Sullivan co-founded NearWave, a non-invasive handheld medical dev  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Although considered a rare disorder, fragile X syndrome is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability in the world. Fragile X patients can have a range of mild to severe intellectual disability with the potential for other conditions such as autism, delayed motor development, hyperactivity, behavioral problems and seizures. Although it's well-known that fragile X is caused by the FMR1  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Years ago, Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) started his endeavor to reduce the length of time it takes to complete road projects in Pennsylvania. Thanks to bipartisan support, his idea is on the move following unanimous passage of House Bill 1833 by the House Transportation Committee. "This legislation becoming law would reduce the time it takes to complete an infrastructure   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: In a late session Rules Committee meeting this week, House Democrats voted to slash $150 million in Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) and Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) scholarships for students in need. State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) panned the move: "This stunt is a slap in the face to Pennsylvania's most vulnerable students. Too many kids in our Common  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced his bill to restart a Pennsylvania Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) program allowing minors to take part in compliance checks for liquor establishments has overwhelmingly passed the House. If signed into law, the program would continue through the end of 2027. "This program is an important tool for BCLE to make sure our liq  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Four agricultural economics faculty at Purdue University's College of Agriculture recently received research grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The grants' principal investigators (PIs) are Tor Tolhurst, assistant professor of agricultural economics and agricultural policy; Steven Wu, associate professor of agricultural economics; Mei  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 18 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Bernie Engel, Purdue University's Glenn W. Sample Dean of the College of Agriculture, has appointed Joe Ogas as head of the Department of Biochemistry. He has served as interim department head for over a year. "In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Ogas has an impressive record of leadership and service within Purdue and the wider academic community," Engel said. "I'm excited to have someone with h  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * College of Pharmacy researchers develop small-molecule degrader to target enzyme that plays a role in tumor cells and the immune system * * * Researchers in Purdue University's College of Pharmacy are leveraging the dual roles played by an enzyme found in both cancer cells and T cells to create a novel cancer immunotherapy compound. Zhong-Yin Zhang leads a team that has developed TP1L, a   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Harvest is a busy time of year for Indiana farmers. Recent injury incidents involving youth and inexperienced workers highlight the potentially hazardous events that can be paired with the season. Bill Field, Purdue University professor of agricultural and biological engineering, reminds agricultural employers, regardless of the size of the operation, to be mindful of both their responsibilities an  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: On Thursday (Nov. 9), teams of Purdue University students won cash prizes during the Moonshot Pitch Challenge, an ideation-focused judged event that featured two-minute pitches of solutions to address persistent problems. Active Purdue undergraduate and graduate students across all colleges were eligible. Participants applied by submitting a video to explain the problem the team was addressing and propose   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: More than 250 representatives from industry, government, academia and professional societies gathered in person and online Tuesday (Nov. 7) in Washington, D.C., for Purdue University's inaugural national summit focusing on resilience through excellence in manufacturing and operations. Hosted by Purdue's recently launched eXcellence in Manufacturing and Operations Purdue Engineering Initiative, or XMO PEI, t  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue project examines ways technology can help improve soloist, ensemble musicians * * * Purdue University is putting artificial intelligence center stage with novel research examining the technology's potential to improve musical performance, both on an individual and group level. The multidisciplinary project takes the lead on innovating STEM (science, technology, engineering and math  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 18 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * PoreShield was funded by soybean checkoff dollars and developed through Purdue University, Indiana Soybean Alliance and INDOT collaboration * * * Crafco Inc., an Arizona-based supplier of packaged pavement preservation solutions, has acquired PoreShield, a patented, soy-based protectant that extends the service life of concrete. PoreShield was created through a research collaboration amon  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 14 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Jessica McVay, who has worked as a seed analyst, feed microscopist and laboratory coordinator for the Indiana Seed Regulatory Agency for 11 years, has been selected as the new seed administrator in the Office of Indiana State Chemist. In this role, McVay works closely with seedsmen, state and federal regulators, the seed trade industry, and consumers to monitor the compliance of seeds sold and distributed a  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: In the background of image recognition software that can ID our friends on social media and wildflowers in our yard are neural networks, a type of artificial intelligence inspired by how own our brains process data. While neural networks sprint through data, their architecture makes it difficult to trace the origin of errors that are obvious to humans -- like confusing a Converse high-top with an a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- Indiana State Sen. Spencer Deery, R-West Lafayette, issued the following statement on Nov. 14, 2023: * * * "Over the last month, I have worked to convey the level of concern felt by communities along the Wabash River to state officials and called for significant steps to ensure local residents have reliable access to water. "Some of the measures announced this week, like commitments to new water monitoring and additional studies, are helpful, but you typicall  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: IU Media School senior Molly Sawyer created and organized the first ever Molly Parsley Festival of Creativity in honor of the late Molly Parsley, an IU School of Journalism graduate in 1996. The Molly Parsley Festival of Creativity is a celebration of artwork made and created by IU students. The festival accepted submissions until Oct. 20, while a showcase and awards ceremony took place in the Frankli  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: Amelia McClain, Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University of Evansville, has been announced as the recipient of the University Resident Theatre Association (URTA)'s 2023 Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Training in Acting. McClain been on the faculty at UE since 2018. In the Fall of 2021, McClain took leave from UE as a member of the Broadway cast in Aaron Sorkin's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, at the Shube  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: Notre Dame Law School announces the establishment of a new Global Human Rights Clinic. Launching in the spring of 2024, this new clinic will be the experiential learning unit of the Law School's LL.M. Program in Human Rights Law, open to J.D. students as well as Human Rights LL.M. students. J.S.D. students will be welcomed as Doctoral Fellows collaborating on specific clinic projects, while a fe  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- The University of Saint Francis issued the following news release: The University of Saint Francis unveiled several improvements to its College of Health Sciences during a news conference on Wednesday in the Doermer Family Center for Health Science Education. Saint Francis completed a project this fall that includes improvements to its Nursing Resource Center, Graduate Health Sciences classrooms, Acute Care classroom, Sonography Lab, Simulation Lab and other are  more