EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: David Eilken, a 2017 graduate of the University of Evansville (UE), never imagined his career would lead him into the exciting and innovative world of electric vehicle (EV) battery design and implementation. As a mechanical engineering graduate, his journey into this dynamic field was shaped by his time at UE and the valuable connections it provided. David's adventure began during his college years when he emba  more

ANDERSON, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- Anderson University issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2023: In an era where our lives are intricately woven into the digital fabric, the need for cyber guardians has never been more critical. That's where a cybersecurity degree can defend us from the unseen threats lurking in the shadows of the internet. So what exactly are the benefits of a cybersecurity degree, and why should you consider it as a career? The Digital Battleground Picture this: a vast virtual  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Kyle Tucker has been consumed by the possibility of nuclear war for as long as he can remember. Growing up, he absorbed every tidbit of Cold War media he could get his hands on, including books, movies and even nuclear-related pop songs. This preoccupation eventually led to an intellectual interest and professional goal of working in nuclear nonproliferation and arms control. "I had to understand why society  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University has received a $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to further integrate Science of Reading-aligned principles into the University's teacher preparation programs. The grant is part of Lilly Endowment's "Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana" initiative. It will support Ball State's Teachers College, the largest educator preparation provider in Indiana, in its mission of enab  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University has received a grant of $35 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, College and Community Collaboration (CCC). The grant will support the University's ambitious, long-term plan to revitalize The Village, the commercial district adjacent to Ball State's campus. The majority of the grant will support the design and construction of a new performing arts center, which will s  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: A new study from Ball State University's Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) shows that the effects of learning loss suffered by students in Indiana public schools as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt statewide. "School Learning Loss in the Post-COVID Environment," published this week, utilizes Indiana Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network (iLEARN) test scor  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Lilly Family School of Philanthropy issued the following news: Diane Kaplan has been named a Senior Fellow at the world's first school dedicated solely to research and teaching about philanthropy, the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Beginning as The Rasmuson Foundation's first employee, Kaplan led its development into Alaska's largest foundation. During her 27-year tenure as president, t  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Dec. 12 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: By the time he served as president of his senior class at EKU, it was obvious that a bright future awaited the 1971 graduate. But, just four years earlier, he had arrived on the Richmond campus "somewhat shy," as he continued to live at his parents' nearby home. That reticence quickly faded as the mathematics major "learned who I was" and met "new people from places I did not know." As he began his career t  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is preparing for the upcoming winter season at its Elkhart Hydroelectric Generating Station. To prevent ice buildup, I&M will lower the reservoir level at the facility. Starting next Monday, Dec. 18, the reservoir level at the Elkhart Hydroelectric Generating Station, located on Johnson Street near downtown Elkhart on the St. Joseph River,   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Dec. 14, 2023: Yesterday, Wednesday, Dec. 13, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) joined the largest convening of state lawmakers from across the nation at the White House seeking solutions to the gun violence crisis. The convening included the announcement of $334 million dollars in grant funding for law enforcement agencies to expand crime gun intelligence. Garcia Wilburn's visit to Washingt  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, Allen County legislators released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, lawmakers ask Hoosiers to visit their state representative's webpage at one of the following links and click on the red "Take My Survey" button: * Stat  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, local residents can visit Baird's webpage at in.gov/h44 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "It's always beneficial to hear fr  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, local residents can visit Bartels' webpage at in.gov/h74 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "I always appreciate the Hoosier  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, local residents can visit Borders' webpage at in.gov/h45 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "Taking this survey is an oppor  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started, local residents can visit Heaton's website at in.gov/h46 or Morrison's website at in.gov/h42 and click on the red "Take My   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: New Castle Community School Corp. recently received over $358,000 in federal grant through the School Violence Prevention Program money to boost school safety efforts, according to State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown). The grant awards are distributed through the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to schools, municipalities and law enforcement agencies   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started, local residents can visit Borders' website at in.gov/h45 or Lindauer's website at in.gov/h63 and click on the red "Take   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) and Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started, local residents can visit Hostettler's website at in.gov/h64 or Ledbetter's website at in.gov/h75 and click on the red   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, local residents can visit Haggard's webpage at in.gov/h57 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "I value the opinions and con  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, local residents can visit Hall's webpage at in.gov/h62 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "Feedback from the Hoosiers I represent a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Mike Karickhoff recently received several awards over the summer interim recognizing his legislative work in several policy areas during the 2023 legislative session. "I'm grateful to receive these recognitions," Karickhoff said. "As a state legislator, I'm committed to advocating for policy changes that build on Indiana's track record of success and give Hoosiers the best opportunity   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started, local residents can visit Borders' website at in.gov/h45 or Hostettler's website at in.gov/h64 and click on the red "Ta  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, local residents can visit May's webpage at in.gov/h65 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "This survey is a convenient way for cons  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Dave Hall (R-Norman) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started, local residents can visit Hall's website at in.gov/h62 or Heaton's website at in.gov/h46 and click on the red "Take My Survey"   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, Montgomery County legislators released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, lawmakers ask Hoosiers to visit their state representative's webpage at one of the following links and click on the red "Take My Survey" button: *  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, local residents can visit Morrison's webpage at in.gov/h42 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "For Indiana to continue its prog  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, local residents can visit Negele's webpage at in.gov/h13 and click on the red "Take My Survey" button. "I'm eager for those I represent at  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, Porter County legislators released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, lawmakers ask Hoosiers to visit their state representative's webpage at one of the following links and click on the red "Take My Survey" button: * Sta  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started, local residents can visit Abbott's website at in.gov/h18 or Smaltz's website at in.gov/h52 and click on the red "Take My Surve  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) and Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started, local residents can visit Heine's website at in.gov/h85 or Smaltz's website at in.gov/h52 and click on the red "Take My Survey"  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, local lawmakers released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, lawmakers ask Hoosiers to visit their state representative's webpage at one of the following links and click on the red "Take My Survey" button: * State Rep. Li  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started, local residents can visit Culp's website at in.gov/h16 or Pressel's website at in.gov/h20 and click on the red "T  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, Vigo County legislators released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started on the survey, lawmakers ask Hoosiers to visit their state representative's webpage at one of the following links and click on the red "Take My Survey" button: * State  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started, local residents can visit Culp's website at in.gov/h16 or Negele's website at in.gov/h13 and click on the red "Take My S  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues. To get started, local residents can visit Abbott's website at in.gov/h18 or Judy's website at in.gov/h83 and click on the red "Take My Sur  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- Indiana State Rep. Sharon Negele, R-Attica, issued the following statement: * * * Indiana is growing, both in population and economic development. In fact, Forbes ranked Indiana as the No. 1 state to start a business in 2023. With that growth comes increased demands for water. As we work to balance our need for water now and in the future, we must take a thoughtful, data-driven approach and remain transparent. Indiana is classified as an absolute dominion wate  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- Indiana State Sen. Tyler Johnson, R-Leo, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2023: * * * As an Indiana state senator and local physician, helping Hoosiers live healthy lives is one of my top priorities. Unfortunately, Indiana ranks as one of the unhealthiest states for life expectancy, in large part due to both obesity and smoking rates. Many of these factors are based on personal choices and responsibility. To help improve this statistic, the Governor'  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- 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 15, 2023 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, December 20, 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 Divisio  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, December 18, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 38707-FAC138; ALJ: SCHUSTER; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; ROOM: PNC, Room 224 APPLICATION OF DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE IN ITS FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE AND FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE IN ITS FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT FOR HIGH PRESSURE STEAM SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDIANA CODE Sec.8-1-242, INDIANA C  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- Indiana University South Bend campus issued the following news release: Indiana University South Bend will welcome business and education leaders from around the country to South Bend in 2024 as hosts of the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) summit. UEDA works to connect higher education institutions, private sector businesses and economic development organizations to resources that lead to economic growth in their communities. "We are pleased   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Indiana University-Purdue University's Indianapolis Campus issued the following news: Jerome Dumortier has been studying carbon management, agricultural emissions and bioenergy since he began working on his Ph.D. in economics. Now, the associate professor at the Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs in Indianapolis and his research are part of a large-scale nationwide report highlighting opportunities to remove large amo  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: This piece is a part of IU Global's Fulbright U.S. Scholar series, profiling the faculty and researchers who make IU a top producer of Fulbright awardees. David Bosco, executive associate dean of Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, was a natural fit for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award. The question was simply which aspect of his discipline he would pursue.   more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: War and international conflict do not look like they did 20 or even 10 years ago. Weapons are no longer limited to bombs and ammunition, and threats now include disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, the weaponization of energy and more. Students in the Indiana University Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International studies are advising experts in the U.S. State Department on how best to prepare for new  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Jerome Dumortier has been studying carbon management, agricultural emissions and bioenergy since he began working on his Ph.D. in economics. Now, the associate professor at the Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs in Indianapolis and his research are part of a large-scale nationwide report highlighting opportunities to remove large amounts of carbon dioxide in the Uni  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: The rhythm of life can sometimes feel overwhelming. A new office at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is helping students, staff and faculty focus on slowing down the tempo. As one of the world's most highly regarded music schools, the Jacobs School attracts top musical talents from across the globe. Students travel from near and far to study under renowned musicians and industry professionals. T  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Harikeshav Narayan said he wants fellow graduates to remember that their hard-earned degrees from Indiana University are not just pieces of paper; they are testaments to dedication and a key that unlocks the doors to dreams and ambitions. Narayan will share that message when he takes the podium as the student speaker at both of Indiana University Bloomington's winter commencement ceremonies at 11 a.m. and 3   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Indianapolis International Airport issued the following news release: The new Blue Skies suspended art sculpture is on display now at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), making it the first permanent art installation in the terminal since it opened more than 15 years ago. "The Indy airport's commitment to local artists and public art is soaring to new heights this year," said Mario Rodriguez, executive director of the Indianapolis Airport Authori  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: An initiative led by Indiana University is pushing the boundaries of technology to save first responders' lives and expedite emergency response. A collaboration between the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering and University Information Technology Services, the Crisis Technologies Innovation Lab is facilitating private investment and entrepreneurship activity in technology that provides   more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University has formally launched national searches for two innovative leaders to serve as executive directors of the recently announced Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute and the Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing at IU Indianapolis. The leaders will work with university, industry and community partners to advance the goals and objectives of the IU Indianapolis 2030 strateg  more

GARY, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: Indiana University Northwest's Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to assist people of all ages in gaining skills and enriching their lives. CURE is enrolling for its upcoming Senior University and Adult Education sessions. The offerings include: Senior University: Introduction to Zoom 2-4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18 I  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- Indiana University South Bend campus issued the following news release: A documentary film directed by IU South Bend sociology professor Zach Schrank is now available on the subscription streaming platform Hoodox. "Liminal: Indiana in the Anthropocene" uses drone footage from 40 different locations around the state to show the human impact on Earth. The film encourages the viewer to reflect on their relationship with the local environment. "This film represents  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following news: The Notre Dame Student Peace Conference is back, and this year, it focuses on breaking down barriers with the theme "Peace by Piece: Disrupting Dualities in Peacebuilding." Join us April 12-13, 2024, here at the University of Notre Dame. Exploring the Shades of Peace This year, in a world often seen in absolutes, we're committed to understanding pea  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- Indiana University-Purdue University's Indianapolis Campus issued the following news: Latha Ramchand will serve as the inaugural chancellor of Indiana University Indianapolis and lead the reimagined campus into a new era as one of the nation's premier urban research universities. She will join IU's Indianapolis campus from her current role as executive vice chancellor and provost at the University of Missouri, where she pioneered innovative approaches to improv  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC), a collaboration among researchers, Extension staff, farmers, agencies and industry to facilitate widespread adoption of cover crops across the Midwest, will host its 2024 Annual Meeting and Conference at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport on Feb. 13-14. Registration online (https://www.midwestcovercrops.org/meetings/?_ga=2.38137765.744441108.1702358019-651358806.16  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Selection as fellow is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to academic inventors * * * Three Purdue University faculty members, including two from the College of Engineering and one from the College of Veterinary Medicine, have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the organization announced on Tuesday (Dec. 12). David Love, the Nick Trbovich Profe  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Since 2020, only 53% of high school seniors have continued straight to college after graduation each year -- down from 65% in 2015. Indiana University initiatives and a long-ranging, university-wide P-12 strategy aim to chip away at this issue. IU hosts more than 850 activities, programs or projects each year in collaboration with P-12 schools in the state. This activity occurs in every county, in 8  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 13 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news: Emily Gossett, a New Mexico State University student, was elected the National FFA Organization western region vice president at the 96th annual National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. Gossett has been involved in FFA for eight years. After serving as a state officer for New Mexico, she took time to focus on her education and mainly volunteered at the organization. She decided to run fo  more

DEKALB, Illinois, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: Spencer Kelham, an NIU physics graduate student, has received a prestigious graduate student research award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. The highly competitive award is given to students who have the potential to make important contributions to the mission of the DOE Office of Science. A 31-year-old native of Waterloo, Indiana, Kelham is one of 60 students from across   more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: By Brett Beasley The European Centre for Atomic and Molecular Computation (CECAM) is the longest-running European institute for promoting computational methods. Sometimes called the "third pillar of science," computational methods involve a new form of discovery that complements theory and experimentation. These methods have become central for advanced research in materials science, medicine, biology and ot  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame has received a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative Advancing Science of Reading in Indiana to support the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) in its teacher preparation program. Lilly Endowment launched the Advancing Science of Reading in Indiana initiative in 2022. It complements a statewide effort undertaken that year by the Indiana Department of Education  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: By Tracy DeStazio and Carrie Gates The war in Ukraine is not just a war against a people, but a war on culture. And after nearly two years of fighting, it is destroying Ukraine's cultural heritage on a scale not seen since World War II, according to new research by University of Notre Dame faculty members Ian Kuijt and William Donaruma. Kuijt, a professor in the Department of Anthropology, and Do  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: By Erin Blasko University of Notre Dame alumna Becca Blais, a recent Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient for her work at the intersection of data science and politics, has been named a 2023 Samvid Scholar. She is Notre Dame's first Samvid Scholar and one of just 20 members of this year's cohort, which was selected from a pool of nearly 1,000 applicants. Established in 2021, the Samvid Scholars Program empowers m  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: By Erin Blasko University of Notre Dame senior Kendra Lyimo will study in the United Kingdom next year as a member of the Marshall Scholars class of 2024. Lyimo is the 11th Marshall Scholar in Notre Dame's history. With the award, she will continue her education in London, with a focus on the art of the African diaspora. "My goal as a Marshall Scholar is to understand the diverse contexts and interests of   more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Glioblastoma is one of the most treatment-resistant cancers, with those diagnosed surviving for less than two years. In a new study in NPJ Genomic Medicine, researchers at the University of Notre Dame have found that a largely understudied cell could offer new insight into how the aggressive, primary brain cancer is able to resist immunotherapy. "A decade ago, we didn't even know perivascular fibr  more

WESTVILLE, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: PNW will host community conversations and a keynote speaker on Jan. 10 and Jan. 11, as well as facilitate volunteer community service opportunities on Jan. 12 and Jan. 15. "In the spirit of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., let us strive for a society where justice, equality and compassion unite us in celebration of the shared dream for a brighter tomorrow," said Darien Thompson, director of African Am  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: Infrastructure investments surpassing $1.1 million were recently completed at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville through a yearlong series of road and rail projects by Ports of Indiana and MG Rail, the port's rail switcher. "We strive to maintain first-class infrastructure and facilities to support the economic growth of our customers and the regional economy," said Port Director George Ott. "Ports of Indian  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: Purdue Global Law School has introduced a new course to address the evolving artificial intelligence landscape and the challenges and opportunities it presents for society and the law. The new course, CL810 -- Artificial Intelligence Law, was designed to help students understand AI's legal impact, particularly in the areas of intellectual property, privacy and regulation of the technology   more

WESTVILLE, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: Purdue University Northwest's (PNW) department of Psychology was recently awarded a five-year, $3 million grant from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to partner with pediatric healthcare clinics in Lake, Porter and La Porte counties to support mental health services and interventions for child traumatic stress. The project, Northwest Indiana Identification an  more

WESTVILLE, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been elevated to the First Scholars phase by the Center for First-generation Student Success in recognition of its continuous efforts to support first-generation college students. Earning First Scholars status means PNW has demonstrated sustained commitment to support its first-generation students. These practices are evidenced by intentional institutional framewo  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Sophisticated interdisciplinary study scrutinizes impact of multiple scenarios * * * A climate policy that raises the price of carbon-intensive products across the entire U.S. economy would yield a side benefit of reducing nitrate groundwater contamination throughout the Mississippi River Basin. The Gulf of Mexico, an important U.S. fishery, also would see modest benefits from the nitrate  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Insignum AgTech develops plant genetic traits that enable plants to 'talk' and signal to farmers when specific plant stresses begin * * * A ruling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service allows farmers and growers to run trials on corn plants developed by Insignum AgTech. These plants use naturally occurring pigment to signal when specific plant s  more

VALPARAISO, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: Valparaiso University invites the campus community and members of the public to attend the annual event to honor the memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 15, 2023. The theme of this year's celebration is "Realizing the Dream Through Healing and Resilience." Speakers at the event include Morgan M. Medlock, M.D., M.Div., MPH, director of community outreach and engagement for Howard Uni  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * The stunning image gives humanity the closest and most detailed look ever at the structure of a supernova * * * Ten thousand years ago, a star exploded. Now scientists are getting their best look ever at the details of that explosion, Cassiopeia A. Space-age tools and methods are allowing them to glimpse never-seen-before details that may change forever the way scientists think about star   more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: The University of Evansville (UE) has received a grant of approximately $500,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, Advancing the Science of Reading (SoR) in Indiana. The grant will support UE's School of Education. UE is one of 28 Indiana colleges and universities that received grants from Lilly Endowment to support efforts that integrate Science of Reading-aligned principles into teacher prepar  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The University of Indianapolis issued the following news release: The University of Indianapolis has received a grant of $750,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana. The grant will support curriculum changes in UIndy's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences to meet changing statewide requirements for both education majors and current teachers. The UIndy grant has two parts to it-both connected to  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: Black men make up less than 5% of lawyers in the United States. Though drastically underrepresented in the legal profession, Black men are overrepresented in the number of incarcerated people in the US, where one out of every three Black boys born today can expect to go to prison in his lifetime. It's rare that we get a chance to hear the perspectives of Black men in the legal professio  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: Amy Ubelhor has been named Director of University Creative and Print at the University of Southern Indiana, effective Wednesday, January 3. She will report to Kindra Strupp, Vice President for Marketing and Communication. Ubelhor, who served as USI Assistant Director of Creative/Designer since 2014, will assume the position currently held by Terri Bischoff, Director of University Creative and  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The University of Southern Indiana has been awarded a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana (ASRI). Funding will support several initiatives within USI's Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education through its Teacher Education Program, ultimately, aiming to strengthen literacy in the state. USI is one of 28 Indi  more