MUNCIE, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University's Teachers College has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon for its project, "Enhancing Competency-Based Approaches to University Pedagogies in Cameroon through Professional Development Workshops." The project, led by Dr. Michael Ndemanu, associate professor of multicultural education, and supported by Dr. David J. Roof, associate profess  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Dec. 1 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University's student media organizations recently were recognized with several prestigious national journalism awards, as announced at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta. In all, student journalists from The Ball State Daily News, Ball Bearings magazine, and NewsLink Indiana received awards from the Student Press Law Center (SPLC), the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP), and the Col  more

ELKHART, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023: Barnes & Thornburg announced today that it settled into a new location at 240 East Jackson Boulevard in downtown Elkhart, effective Nov. 17. The firm has had roots in Elkhart for over 58 years and is committed to playing an active role in the city's growth and future development. The Barnes & Thornburg office returns downtown from 52700 Independence Court, where it has been since 2  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- DePauw University issued the following alumni news roundup: November 28, 2023 Alumni News Roundup Trombonist and conductor Adam Bodony '08 profiled (https://www.youarecurrent.com/2023/10/23/the-sound-of-music-westfield-residents-passion-plays-out-in-conducting-indiana-orchestras/) by Current Publishing. Benesch law firm welcomes (https://www.beneschlaw.com/resources/benesch-expands-powerhouse-litigation-group-in-chicago-adding-partner-to-focus-on-real  more

RICHMOND, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- Earlham College issued the following news: Earlham College has announced a new partnership with the career exploration company Possible to expand opportunities for students seeking careers in the tech industry. The Earlham Center for Career Education will select five students to enroll in Possible's five-week, online career accelerator program, beginning in summer 2024. Students will participate in networking sessions, hands-on projects, workshops, panels and even  more

RICHMOND, Indiana, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- Earlham College issued the following news: Earlham College professor Ryan Murphy joined National Public Radio's "Throughline" podcast as a featured guest to talk about the resurgence in public support for the labor movement. An associate professor of history and women's, gender, and sexuality studies, Murphy is the author of Deregulating Desire, Flight Attendant Activism, Family Politics, and Workplace Justice. The book received the 2017 David Montgomery   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: U.S. Space Force Gen. David Thompson, a Purdue University alum who serves as vice chief of space operations for the Space Force, will deliver the address at Purdue's three Winter 2023 Commencement ceremonies Dec. 17. In his Space Force role, Thompson is responsible for assisting Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, the chief of space operations, in organizing, training and equipping the military agency's personnel in   more

GOSHEN, Indiana, Nov. 30 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Goshen College is launching a new academic initiative, an Honors Program. It is designed to provide a transformative educational experience for high-achieving students and will launch in Fall 2024. Participants in the Honors Program will benefit from a dynamic community cohort and a myriad of deep learning experiences, including various forms of research, specialty seminars, service and leadership opportunities, and a capsto  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Goshen College issued the following news: A new Goshen College history book, A Mennonite College for Everyone(?): Goshen College and the Quest for Identity and Inclusion, 1960-2020, vividly describes the transformation of a faith-based, liberal arts college as it has wrestled with questions of identity and inclusion in a context of rapid social and cultural change. Author John D. Roth '81, professor emeritus of history, brings the dynamic and often challeng  more

HANOVER, Indiana, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- Hanover College issued the following news: Educator and author Leah Milne, Ph.D., will delve into the connections between reading and empathy during a special presentation through the Indiana Humanities' Advancing Racial Equity Speakers Bureau. Milne will present "Mirrors and Windows: Reading for and Beyond Empathy," at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday Feb. 7, at Hanover College's Duggan Library. The event is open to the public, free of charge. Milne is an associate p  more

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- Huntington University issued the following news release: Dr. Tim Smith, professor of history at Huntington University, has published a new article about retired British military officers' diplomacy and business interests related to Vietnam, Cambodia and Pakistan. Smith's new peer-reviewed article considers the advantages and disadvantages of using retired British military officers to enact "unofficial" soft-power diplomacy in areas of Cold War international turm  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is reaching out to leaders of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) and Metra Metropolitan Rail as well as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Regional Transportation Authority to expand access to public transit in the greater Chicago area. "Whether commuting to work or getting to school, public transit provides vital tra  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: On Monday, Nov. 20, State Rep. Rita Fleming (D-Jeffersonville) presented local teacher Stephen Tull with $4,000 to sponsor his construction club. The construction club started at Parkview Middle School in 2022 with a membership of sixteen students. State Rep. Rita Fleming (D-Jeffersonville) released the following statement about the sponsorship: "My late husband was a guidance counselor at Parkview Midd  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Nov. 27, 2023: On Tuesday, November 21, a 16-year-old Muncie resident shot his 18-year-old sister in a failed attempt at shooting his sister's boyfriend. The teen has since been arrested and charged with attempted murder, dangerous possession of a firearm and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. Additionally, the teen's mother was also apprehended on charges of neglect of a dependent, dangerous con  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 1 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As a member of Indiana's Drainage Task Force, State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) said he plans to pursue legislation during the 2024 legislative session to help property owners who are being negatively impacted by Indiana's overly strict and complex drainage laws. The Drainage Task Force, which was charged with diving into the issues and recommending policy changes, recently wrapped up its fina  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) is now accepting applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, which offers future teachers up to $40,000 in financial aid, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). The scholarship is open to current high school seniors and college students who plan to teach in Indiana for at least five years after graduating from college  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- Indiana State Rep. Mike Andrade, D-Munster, issued the following statement on Nov. 27, 2023: * * * Recently, on two separate occasions, local town council meetings have been interrupted with racist and homophobic slurs via Zoom. State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) issued the following statement regarding the incidents, which occurred during a Nov. 13 meeting of the Highland Town Council and a Nov. 20 meeting of the Munster Redevelopment Commission meeting: "T  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 30 -- Indiana State Rep. Cherrish Pryor, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement on Nov. 29, 2023: * * * Last week, AES Indiana reached a settlement with the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, the state agency responsible for representing consumer interests. Earlier this year, AES Indiana requested to increase their rates for consumers by an outrageous 13%, or $17 per month. The new agreement has the rate increase set to 7.3%, which comes out to $9.52 for   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 2 -- 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: December 1, 2023 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, December 6, 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   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 30 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, December 4, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 45911; ALJ: LOYD; DATE: 9:00 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: VELETA, BENNETT; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 PETITION OF INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY D/B/A AES INDIANA ("AES INDIANA") FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE RATES AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE AND FOR APPROVAL OF RELATED RELIEF INCLUDING (1) REVISED DEPRECIATION RATES, (2) ACC  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Lilly Family School of Philanthropy issued the following news: Roughly one-quarter of Indiana membership associations reported a decline in the number of members of their organizations over a three-year period according to a new report from Indiana University researchers. The study, "Indiana Nonprofits: Membership Associations-Overview and Challenges," uses data from a 2017 survey (the most recent data   more

VINCENNES, Indiana, Nov. 30 -- Vincennes University issued the following news release: Bernie Niehaus, an esteemed alumnus of Vincennes University, is honored with the prestigious Indiana Philanthropy Award - Outstanding Philanthropist for his immense contributions to philanthropy and community development. The Association of Fundraising Professionals - Indiana Chapter honored Niehaus, pictured above, with the award. The chairman and retired CEO of Niehaus Lumber believes in living a life of   more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 2 -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: Cinematic arts students' shaky "found footage" shorts found praise from two film industry executives who critiqued their work as part a Media School bootcamp this fall. Indiana University alumnus Dave Neustadter, executive vice president of production at New Line Cinema who executive produced projects like "Black Adam" and "Mortal Kombat," and his close friend Dan Cohen, a partner at 21 Laps Entertainm  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: A new textbook on the social and psychological impacts of media, "Fundamentals of Media Effects," relies heavily on the published scholarship of former IU professor Dolf Zillmann, IU alum Joanne Cantor, and IU professor Paul Wright. The 496-page tome covers a range of topics, including the history of the study of media effects, theories of media effects, and scientific research on media effect  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 29 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University is preparing students to fulfill the increasing need for a specialized cybersecurity workforce. IU's Cybersecurity and Global Policy Program, a joint degree between the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, helps students hone a unique set of skills while receiving highly personalized attention and resource  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Similar to a burglar breaking a window to get into a house, Indiana University researchers have discovered a previously unknown process by which pathogens enter a cell with physical force, breaching the body's immune defenses that prevent infection. The work, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, introduces a potential game-changer in the fight against intracellula  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: An expert in drowning prevention and water safety from the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington is analyzing the data from a sharable water safety curriculum he implemented for elementary students in Mexico so it can be refined to be taught more broadly. Bill Ramos, an associate professor in the Department of Health and Wellness Design, used a grant from IU Global and collaborated   more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: In the tradition of its founder Elinor Ostrom, whose groundbreaking research on the governance of "the commons" earned a Nobel Memorial Prize, the Indiana University Ostrom Workshop has long been a gathering place for scholars who specialize in public spaces. And no public space is more public, or more spacious, than outer space. In recognition of this "final frontier" in the field, the Ostrom Works  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University researchers have released results from the 2023 Indiana College Substance Use Survey, which gauges the use of substances like vaping products, tobacco, marijuana and alcohol among college students across the state. It also looks at the mental health of students, as well as gambling behaviors. More than half of surveyed Indiana college students reported consuming alcohol in the pas  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Anne McGee, Associate Director and Academic Advisor of Graduate Programs at IU McKinney, received the IUPUI Gerald L. Bepko Staff Council Spirit Award. She was given the honor during the Chancellor's Staff Recognition Ceremony on November 8. The award is presented to full-time staff members who through their extraordinary service and special contributions exemplify the spirit of IUPUI, st  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney's Health and Human Rights Clinic and Professor Fran Quigley, J.D. '87, have been in the news again of late in connection with their advocacy on behalf of the residents of Lugar Tower. A tenant named Sandra Barnes joined with five neighbors and brought yet another complaint against the Indianapolis Housing Agency and Bradley Company, the management company hired to run Lugar To  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 27 (TNSres) -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news: Undergraduate students who have taken on Kellogg's International Development Studies (IDS) minor over the past 14 years have learned through their experiences in the program that they can apply what they learn in the classroom to the real world, and that they can adapt and apply what they've learned in each context to t  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news on Nov. 30, 2023: The latest book in the Kellogg Institute Series on Democracy and Development brings into conversation two major moral traditions in the social sciences and humanities that offer common areas for understanding, interpreting, and transforming the world. Integral Human Development: Catholic Social Teaching  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- Marian University issued the following news: Congratulations to Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM) medicine students whose research and writings have recently been published. While all in their fields of study, the students offer essential insights into the medical world. OMS-II Wyatt Reed's publication "Geospatial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Access to Interventional Radiology Care in the United States" discovers interventi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University will expand its online higher education offerings with new career development certificate courses. The courses will provide specialized training to individuals seeking to advance their professional skills, expand specific areas of expertise, or explore new hobbies. The non-credit courses broaden the university's impact beyond its two- and four-year undergraduate degree and graduate programs, provid  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: Notre Dame Law School held the second Rev. David T. Link Public Interest Banquet last month. Now an annual event, the banquet is organized by the Law School's Public Interest Leadership Council (PILC) to honor Rev. David T. Link and his dedication to being a servant to humanity, God, and the Notre Dame Law School community. The Law School honored Professor of Law Jimmy Gurule and alumna Alyssa   more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 30 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: For decades, video game players have sat in front of TV and computer screens and used controllers and keyboards to kill Indigenous characters, regardless of their objective or importance to the story. While horrifying, it's not surprising to Ashlee Bird, an assistant professor of American studies at the University of Notre Dame. Indigenous characters have historically been represented throughout popular cul  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: By Erin Blasko and Jessica Sieff Images of catastrophic flooding filled social media in October as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia dropped more than 6 inches of rain on New York City in less than 24 hours, inundating streets, subway tunnels and basement apartments across the city. Across the river in Hoboken, however, the effects of the storm were relatively mild. Schools let out on time, an  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following news: The aim of Chapter 6 of the United Nations Charter is both broad and thoughtful. It requires countries with disputes that have the potential to lead to war to first seek solutions through peaceful methods. These include "negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or oth  more

SALTSBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Nov. 29, 2023: Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Director of Workforce Development Initiatives Gwen Ross visited students and educators at the River Valley School District STEAM Academy in Indiana County to announce a new $200,000 investment by the Shapiro Administration to help meet the welding needs of regional businesses. The Manufact  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 30 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: Ports of Indiana has filled two key executive finance roles with the hiring of Chief Financial Officer Brian Burgess and Vice President of Finance Erica Jackson. Burgess brings 35 years of strategic planning, financial analysis and budgeting leadership to Ports of Indiana, having most recently served as CFO of Fiserv Education, a division of financial technology company Fiserv, Inc. Before his tenure at F  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University forges the future of the microelectronics industry, making new partners around the world and expanding its persistent pursuit of microchip advancement through the innovations, partnerships and programs highlighted in this roundup. If you have any questions or would like to speak to a Purdue expert, contact Brian Huchel, bhuchel@purdue.edu. Seeing STARS: Purdue trains next generati  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * MySmartE strengthens, integrates multiple energy-efficiency programs developed by government, industry * * * State and municipal housing authorities, housing developers, HVAC vendors and utility providers can strengthen their energy-efficiency programs in residential community service areas with a patent-pending, Internet of Things (IoT) system developed by Purdue University researchers th  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Patented laser innovations have applications in consumer devices, aerospace and naval industries, plasmonics, sensing, and quantum information * * * Industrial manufacturers and academic researchers can use patented, innovative laser techniques developed at Purdue University to produce high-tech materials such as semiconductor oxide thin films and metals with high performance under extreme  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Program available to the public as well as Purdue students * * * Purdue University is offering the Google Career Certificate program, making it possible for Purdue students - undergraduate or graduate and on campus or online - as well as the public to earn Google Career Certificates in the fields of cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing and e-commerce, IT support, and project ma  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Blending statistical studies of piglet gut bacteria reveals patterns at key growth stages * * * An analysis combining the results of 14 studies from around the globe has uncovered some common patterns in how the piglet microbiome, specifically the gut bacteria, changes over time. "There are exceptions, but overall, we found general trends between all those animals," said Tim Johnson, asso  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Conventional silicon architecture has taken computer vision a long way, but Purdue University researchers are developing an alternative path - taking a cue from nature - that they say is the foundation of an artificial retina. Like our own visual system, the device is geared to sense change, making it more efficient in principle than the computationally demanding digital camera systems used in appl  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The average morning routine for many Americans includes inhaling several milligrams of chemicals that may be harmful to their health, Purdue University researchers have found. In a newly published paper in Environmental Science & Technology, a journal of the American Chemical Society, Nusrat Jung, an assistant professor in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering, discovered that several chemicals, p  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 29 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: The University of Evansville's Center for Innovation & Change (CIC) and the Evansville's nonprofit 501(c)(3) Circular Venture Lab (CVL) announce the acquisition of a collaborative $50,000 award from the United States Department of Energy to spearhead innovative initiatives in clean energy manufacturing. On November 15, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced 13 Phase One winners of the inaugural Manufactur  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced today that the University of Evansville (UE) is one of 34 providers from 24 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs. The Fall 2023 review by the CAEP Accreditation Council resulted in 34 educator preparation providers receiving accreditation, bringing the total to   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 28 -- The University of Indianapolis issued the following news release: The University of Indianapolis announced that Dr. Karl Knapp has been appointed as the as the next Dean of the School of Business after an extensive and competitive search process. Knapp promises to continue to expand upon UIndy's focus on the emerging field of artificial intelligence as well as applied learning for students--giving them experiential learning at business giants like Allison Trans  more