ANDERSON, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Anderson University issued the following news: Anderson University's School of Theology and Christian Ministry (SOTCM) is pleased to announce the initial steps in the fulfillment of the Lilly Grant for Compelling Preaching. Step one is the creation of the James Earl Massey Center for Compelling Preaching at the SOTCM. The objective of the Center will be to build resources and provide meaningful education and mentoring opportunities that will cultivate the skills an  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Award-winning costume designer Dede Ayite will be a featured speaker Jan. 18 as part of Ball State University's annual Arts Alive series, presented by the University's College of Fine Arts (CFA). The event, which will be free and open to the public, starts at 7 p.m. in Recital Hall (AR 217) in the Fine Arts Building. In addition to being a past nominee for two Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards, Ms. Ayite  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Jan. 13 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University's Multicultural Center has announced the schedule of events for its annual Unity Week, which kicks off on Monday, Jan. 15--the official observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this year. "Unity Week aims to challenge perspectives on matters of diversity, inclusivity, and solidarity in an evolving social climate," said Gabrielle Lloyd, '18, director of the Multicultural Center  more

ANDERSON, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- Caesars Entertainment Corp. issued the following news release: Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR), the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S., is proud to announce the completion of the expansive new addition to Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. This significant development, encompassing over 30,000 additional square feet, introduces a dynamic blend of gaming and dining experiences to the renowned property. In celebration of the grand opening, the   more

OAKLAND, California, Jan. 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced a settlement with engine manufacturer Cummins, Inc. of Indiana (Cummins) for using illegal defeat devices to bypass vehicle emissions control equipment in diesel engines. The settlement, which is subject to court approval, includes approximately $164 million in penalties paid   more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Jan. 9 -- DePauw University issued the following news: The DePauw University Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to extend President Lori S. White's contract through June 30, 2028. "The Board of Trustees has the highest confidence in President White, who has demonstrated exemplary leadership since she joined DePauw," said Douglas I. Smith, DePauw board chair. "We are beyond fortunate that she has accepted our offer to lead the University through 2028. Together, we wil  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * * Ford Credit works with insurtech Pie Insurance to deliver commercial auto insurance through Ford subsidiary The American Road Insurance Company (TARIC) * With the addition of Indiana and Wisconsin, Ford Pro Insure is available in five states, including Arizona, Illinois and Tennessee * Insurance joins vehicles, software, charging, service and financing in the suite of products and services available  more

HANOVER, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- Hanover College issued the following news on Jan. 9, 2024: Hanover College will commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 15-19 with a collection of conversations and volunteer activities. The week-long series of activities will be highlighted by a presentation by Sue Wells Livers. Livers, a local community leader, historian and storyteller, was influenced by a childhood interaction with King. She will lead a discussion about King's legacy of v  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: As Indiana continues to make historic investments in literacy, a new data visualization tool launched by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) will empower educators, parents and families, community leaders and policymakers with the information needed to continue improving state and local literacy rates. "The future of our state depends on our ability to equip   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: During the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Rita Fleming (D-Jeffersonville) is proposing legislation that would allow school corporations to excuse a student for a "crisis day," intended for students who experience a catastrophic event that prevents them from coming to school. Reasons for absences vary, but schools are increasingly seeing children unable to attend because of an acute event involving a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2024: Today, State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC), led a press conference discussing the IBLC's 2024 legislative agenda titled "Fair Housing, Fair Futures." Throughout the 2024 legislative session, members of the IBLC will prioritize making housing in Indiana more accessible, affordable and equitable. Harris' key piece of legislation f  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: In his second year as a legislator, State Rep. Kyle Miller (D - Fort Wayne) has filed three bills for consideration. House Bill 1225 creates safeguards against the use of fabricated media in elections and campaign advertisements. If a candidate or person affiliated with a campaign - whether directly or through a PAC - is found to have used altered media, including audio or video, of another person, they ca  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) during the 2024 legislative session is working to better protect Hoosier students in special education classrooms. Cash authored House Bill 1073, which if passed, would require school corporations to have electronic recording equipment in each designated special education classroom, seclusion area, sensory room and time-out area by January 2025. The equipment   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: State Rep. Bob Cherry today (R-Greenfield) on the first day of the 2024 legislative session filed legislation to provide a 13th check to Indiana's nearly 100,000 retired public employees like law enforcement and teachers. Cherry's legislation would provide a one-time, post-retirement payment designed to help cover cost-of-living gaps. Payments would be based on an employee's numbe  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: The House Education Committee on Wednesday unanimously advanced State Rep. Dave Heine's (R-Fort Wayne) legislation supporting Hoosiers who want to make a career switch and go into teaching. In 2023, Heine authored a law to create Transition to Teaching Scholarships, which provide a one-time, non-renewable, $10,000 scholarship to students enrolled in a transition-to-teaching certi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2024: The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee on Wednesday unanimously advanced State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) legislation that would make it a crime to create or share intimate images that are generated using artificial intelligence without the victim's knowledge. Negele, a member of the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee, said the growth of fake, AI-generated intima  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 9 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2024: House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) today formally announced Indiana House Republicans' top legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session. Huston said the 70-member caucus will focus on supporting Hoosier taxpayers and students through several key legislative proposals. Monday marks the first day of session, which must conclude by March 14. "We're expecting a fast and   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) recently filed legislation to target antisemitism and better protect Hoosier Jewish students on college campuses and K-12 classrooms. According to Jeter, House Bill 1002 would define antisemitism in state law to ensure that K-12 schools and universities do not include the concept in teaching materials or resources. Under the bill, antisemitism would be defined a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2024: The House Roads and Transportation Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a resolution authored by State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) to honor fallen Farmland firefighter Kyle Osgood. Prescott said the resolution would rename the portion of State Road 32 from County Road 900 West to State Road 1 the "Kyle Osgood Memorial Mile." "Kyle truly fits the definition of   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: The House Roads and Transportation Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a resolution authored by State Rep. Mike Speedy (R-Indianapolis) to rename a section of I-74 after fallen Marion County Sheriff's Deputy John Durm. Speedy said the resolution would rename a mile of I-74 between I-465 and Acton Road in Indianapolis the "Deputy John Durm Memorial Mile." "It's fitti  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2024: A resolution authored by State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) to rename a section of I-69 after fallen Indiana State Police Master Trooper James R. Bailey cleared the House Roads and Transportation Committee unanimously Tuesday and will now move to the full House for consideration. Smaltz said if the measure passes the House and Senate, a stretch of I-69 between the County Road 11A E  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: Indiana Senate Republicans today laid out a caucus agenda focused on improving Hoosier students' reading skills, child care access, protecting patients, fiscal responsibility, government accountability and upgrading water lines to protect Hoosiers' health. "We are entering a short session where we are focusing on important nuts-and-bolts issues," said Senate President Pro Tem Ro  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: State Sens. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) and Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) today detailed Senate Bill 132, which introduces various changes to insurance and health care administration with three goals: increasing access to health care services, increasing transparency in those health care services and reducing overall health regulations. "For quite some time now, Indiana's health car  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) joined Senate Republican leadership and other members of the Senate today to announce the caucus's 2024 legislative priorities, including a bill authored by Charbonneau to make child care more accessible and affordable for Hoosier families. Senate Bill 2 would roll out multiple new policies to help more people become child care workers an  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) today filed a bill that would establish guardrails to protect Indiana communities from the potential harms of large water transfers. "Over the last year, I have heard from more constituents about this issue than any other," Deery said. "This bill responds to those concerns by taking important first steps to protect the water resources of all Hoosier com  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) is spearheading a Senate Republican priority bill during the 2024 legislative session to ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Senate Bill 4 would establish an ongoing process to review and return unused state government funds to the General Fund and enable state agencies to lower or eliminate fines and fees faster. "It's no secret that a personal l  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: State Sen. Tyler Johnson (R-Leo) today joined Senate Republican colleagues to announce the caucus's 2024 legislative priorities, including a bill authored by Johnson to reform prior authorization procedures used by health insurance companies. Senate Bill 3 addresses multiple areas of concern with the current prior authorization system, with an emphasis on changing the system so   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: A bill authored by State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) that would improve reading skills for Hoosier children was announced as a 2024 legislative priority by the Senate Republicans today. Each year, about 1 in 5 Hoosier students end third grade without basic reading skills, as measured by Indiana's IREAD assessment. Senate Bill 1 - the caucus's top priority - offers a comprehens  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) recently filed a bill that would add certain requirements to automated vehicles to keep Hoosiers safe on our roadways. "With new technology on the horizon and more self-driving vehicles being used on our roadways, it is important our laws reflect these changes to keep Hoosiers safe," Tomes said. "Driverless vehicles, especially large trucks, could pose a dange  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: The Indiana Department of Health's (IDOH) Division of Vital Records recently released the Terminated Pregnancy Report for the third quarter (July 1 - Sept. 30) of 2023, which showed major advancements Indiana has made toward protecting life at all stages, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). During the 2022 special legislative session, the General Assembly passed Sen  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 9 -- Indiana State Rep. Ed DeLaney, D - Indianapolis, issued the following statement on Jan. 8, 2024: * * * Please attribute the following statement in reaction to Governor Holcomb's 2024 legislative agenda to State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D - Indianapolis): "It is clear that Republican leadership is out of ideas. This agenda consists of miniscule adjustments to existing programs that are failing to meet the needs of our working families. "Notably, this agenda fails to a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2024, by State Sen. Ron Alting, R-Lafayette, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "I was happy to hear the governor discuss how mental health initiatives approved by members of the Indiana General Assembly in 2023 are already impacting the lives of Hoosiers throughout Indiana. "While last year's efforts are momentous, there is still work to be done to ens  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2024, by State Sen. Eric Bassler, R-Washington, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "I am pleased to hear the governor's plan to focus on workforce development in 2024 to give more Hoosiers an opportunity to have a chance at success. "Whether you have a college degree or high school diploma, all Hoosiers deserve to have a good job to provide for their fa  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "I am pleased to see the governor seeking to improve education and child care in Indiana. Similarly, I am bringing several bills this session that will further help our Hoosier children grow safely. "Senate Bill 11 would create a provision that includes elected offici  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "After listening to the governor explain his 2024 legislative priorities, I am glad to hear there will be focus placed on health care and preparing students for a digitally driven world. "This session, I have authored Senate Bill 132, which introduces changes to insurance and  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Brian Buchanan, R-Lebanon: * * * "As chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology, I was pleased to hear the governor discuss his dedication to workforce development initiatives this year. "With my colleagues, I plan to consider legislation this session that will improve our workforce and prepare it for future jobs. "I was also appreciative of the impo  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2024, by State Sen. Jim Buck, R-Kokomo, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "Last night, Gov. Eric Holcomb outlined a number of priorities and state achievements. "I listened in amazement to all of the accomplishments we have achieved as a General Assembly and as a state, such as: * Paying down $4.5 billion in debt, returning $1.5 billion to taxpayers a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "I am pleased to see Gov. Eric Holcomb will continue to prioritize healthy, well-rounded communities during his final year as governor. I am particularly pleased to see him focusing on education and child care. "Hoosier children are in dire need of a proper approach to b  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Dan Dernulc, R-Highland, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "Tonight Gov. Holcomb spoke well of the accomplishments our state has achieved and the goals many Hoosiers share for the future of our state. As a member of the Senate committees on Local Government and Education and Career Development, I was pleased to hear the governor talk   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "I'm pleased Gov. Holcomb mentioned expanding our child care workforce to help working parents as one of his priorities for this year. This session, I have authored Senate Bill 147, which focuses on child care property-tax exemption and evaluation. "This legislation would p  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Jean Leising, R-Oldenburg, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "I was pleased to hear several of the governor's 2024 legislative priorities focus on K-12 and higher education this year. "This session, I am authoring a bill that would require each institution to review their bachelor's degree programs to determine whether they could be   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "I am pleased to see the governor's plan to emphasize workforce development initiatives in 2024. "This year I plan to author and consider legislation to help more Hoosiers succeed professionally. "I have authored Senate Bill 223, which would establish the Building Indiana's C  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Mishawaka, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "I am pleased to hear the governor discuss several of our state's economic successes. Our continued commitment to economic development has allowed us to bring in $50 billion to Indiana over the last two years. "I am also pleased to see the READI 2.0 project receive recognit  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Linda Rogers, R-Granger, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "I am pleased the governor discussed several education and workforce issues that need to be addressed by the General Assembly this session. "I am authoring legislation that would help Hoosier children improve their reading skills. Reading contributes not only to the success o  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Andy Zay, R-Huntington, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State address: * * * "After listening to the governor's final State of the State address, it is clear that Indiana is doing very well, but there is still more work to do. "Several years ago, I championed a law that created the Next Level Connections Program to expand broadband access to underserve  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- 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: January 11, 2024 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 @ 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, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, January 15, 2024 State Holiday = Martin Luther King, Jr. Day * * * Tuesday, January 16, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 38706-FAC141; ALJ: KRESGE; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: ZIEGNER; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 VERIFIED PETITION OF NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF (1) A FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT TO BE APPLICABLE DURING THE BILLING CYCLES OF FEB  more

GREENWOOD, Indiana, Jan. 13 -- Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: With dangerously cold temperatures forecasted for the Hoosier state over the next several days, Indiana American Water is urging customers to act now to secure homes and businesses against freezing pipes. "With much colder temperatures in the forecast, we are encouraging customers to act now to protect their plumbing system against the extreme cold," said Indiana American W  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 9 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Jan. 8, 2024: Today, House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) was joined by Democratic Floor Leader Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis), Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) and Ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) to unveil the House Democratic Caucus' Economic Freedom Agenda. The Economic Freedom Agenda comp  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Jan. 11, 2024: Today, Jan. 11, House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) and Senate Democratic Leader Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis) kicked off a joint Statehouse Democrat effort to deliver real results for the problems Hoosiers are facing. * * * Statehouse Democrats' five-point agenda includes: 1. Increasing access to affordable, high-quality childcare 2. Providing all homeowners with   more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: Indiana Tech and Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana, have partnered to offer three distinct articulation agreements that will benefit current and future students of both schools. Starting immediately, graduates from Vincennes University who have earned an Associate of Science in human services, communication or psychology are eligible for admission with junior standing to Indiana Tech. Articulatio  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 9 -- Indiana University East campus issued the following news: Indiana University East is collaborating with other IU campuses in Indianapolis, South Bend and Gary to offer a highly specialized graduate degree in actuarial science . The new degree program is 100% online and leverages the expertise of faculty members from four of Indiana University's campuses. These faculty members are experts in probability, statistics and financial mathematics. The program's faculty   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: The call for papers has been issued in advance of the eighth global conference on Slavery Past, Present, and Future. The event will take place in Vienna, Austria in June 2024. IU McKinney School of Law is a sponsor along with the University of Vienna Department of African Studies. IU McKinney Dean Karen E. Bravo created the event in 2015. Themes for the conference have included defining s  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: A Hamilton County, Indiana, man has been accused of operating an illegal cryptocurrency exchange in a small Caribbean country. IU McKinney Professor Frank Emmert, an expert in this area of law, was interviewed by Indianapolis television news station WISH. Professor Emmert explained the role of the government agency tasked with investigating financial crimes, FinCEN, and possible next step  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 9 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney Professor Gerard Magliocca is much in demand for his expertise on the 14th Amendment. In addition to speaking with media members nationwide about how Section 3 of the 14th Amendment applies to people running for public office who have been accused of insurrection, Professor Magliocca has testified in multiple hearings on these matters across the country. Professor Magliocca tes  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 13 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney Professor Gerard Magliocca is much in demand for his expertise on the 14th Amendment. In addition to speaking with media members nationwide about how Section 3 of the 14th Amendment applies to people running for public office who have been accused of insurrection, Professor Magliocca has written guest opinion pieces and testified in multiple hearings on these matters across the  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney Professor Gerard Magliocca is much in demand for his expertise on the 14th Amendment. In addition to speaking with media members nationwide about how Section 3 of the 14th Amendment applies to people running for public office who have been accused of insurrection, Professor Magliocca has testified in multiple hearings on these matters across the country. Professor Magliocca te  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 13 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: * * * Building on previous research, the study could lead to potential advancements in Alzheimer's therapies * * * Indiana University neuroscientists have found the first evidence that rodents can call upon their episodic memory -- the ability to recall seemingly unimportant streams of events from the past -- and use incidentally encoded information to answer unexpected questions. This breakthroug  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Having strong social networks, or a set of individuals a person is connected to, can make people more resilient to symptoms of anxiety and depression, particularly among young adults whose social lives and relationships were disrupted by COVID-19. A team of Indiana University researchers led by Brea Perry, the Allen D. and Polly S. Grimshaw Professor of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences   more

MARION, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news: Dr. Alisha Mack, Associate Professor of Master's Primary Care Nursing at Indiana Wesleyan University National & Global, co-authored a book titled Bioethics for Nurses: A Christian Moral Vision. The book, released in July of 2022, won 2nd place in the 2023 Catholic Media Book Awards and was featured in an article by Action Institute, a think tank organization dedicated to nurturing a virtuous society upheld by rel  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following news: Afghan scholars and practitioners from around the globe are invited to participate in an upcoming colloquium, "Generating a Political Process in Afghanistan," to take place at the University of Notre Dame March 14-15. Organized by the American Institute of Afghanistan Studies (AIAS), the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, and the U.S. Institute of  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 13 -- Marian University issued the following news: By Glendal Jones The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed a Marian University alumna as an Illinois Circuit Court Judge. Associate Judge Jennifer L. Johnson '93 was recently named to the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court bench in McHenry County, Illinois. Judge Johnson, who earned her Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude degree from Marian, will fill the circuit court vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of another jud  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University has a new vice president of innovation and growth. Chris Creighton, who most recently served as chief of staff for the Indiana Department of Transportation and previously as Legislative Director for Governor Eric Holcomb, will serve in Marian's Office of the President. "This new role presents a unique opportunity to drive change, inspire creativity, and shape the future of Marian University and the  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 9 -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University's senior Biology Professor David Benson, Ph. D., concluded 2023 with a stellar achievement, securing the 12th global ranking for identifying an impressive 611 bird species across the lower 48 states during the 2023 calendar year. Dr. Benson reflected on this monumental feat: "It was an enormous challenge and a fantastic experience in practical ecology and ornithology." Made famous in the movie "The   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 13 -- Purdue University issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2024: Growing up in Demopolis, Alabama, Theo Gilmore Jr. was like most other kids, whose days were spent playing basketball, enjoying time with friends and his dad, and looking for a pathway to his dreams. His dreams of pursuing an education and career in youth mentorship led him to Indianapolis and Ivy Tech. "I knew I wanted to work with kids," he said. "I had to find a way to do something invo  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 13 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following Messmer Report on Jan. 12, 2024, by State Sen. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper: * * * Studying Construction Trends in Indiana Indiana has worked hard to invest in infrastructure projects across the state. These projects help make our roads safer, energy more reliable, water cleaner and provide jobs so Hoosiers can support their families. With construction jobs planned for the coming years, it is important for the s  more

MOUNT VERNON, Indiana, Jan. 9 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon is nearing completion of $1.2 million in infrastructure improvement projects launched in 2023. These projects represent the largest annual capital investment at the Mount Vernon port since 2020 and nearly twice the combined total investments of 2021 and 2022. The final project budgeted in 2023 for Mount Vernon is a double-track rail crossing replacement on Bluff Road that is s  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: While most scientific research fields maintain open-access data policies, access to forestry data remains limited. "The utmost hurdle for the global community to conduct forestry and forest ecology studies, at a global scale especially, is lack of data. This has been a prominent problem for decades," said Jingjing Liang, associate professor of quantitative forest ecology at Purdue University. Now  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Curriculum developed in collaboration with UT Austin and Intel * * * Virtually anything electronic has at least one semiconductor chip inside it and likely many more. From smartphones to automobiles and myriad other products and systems, the tiny devices are the physical building blocks of the digital age. How semiconductors are manufactured is the topic of a free online course, titled Semiconduct  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: Lilly Endowment Inc. has approved grants totaling $100 million to Purdue Research Foundation to support two major Purdue University initiatives, which together will elevate the university, its students and faculty and accelerate new investments in Indiana's workforce and economy. Funding includes $50 million each to support the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business and Purdue Computes  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 12 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Key differences in food sustainability and values emerge between generations * * * Building off the previous month's survey, the December 2023 Consumer Food Insights Report digs deeper into the relationships between food-date labels and the decision to discard food. The report also explores generational differences in food behaviors and reviews 2023 trends for out-of-stock items and common  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * JWST image and data give researchers insight into the nature of explosions, Cassiopeia A's progenitor star and the difficult-to-study interstellar medium * * * Images of stars released to the public, like the new image of Cassiopeia A revealed last month, fire the public's imagination and kindle wonder in the breadth and beauty of the universe. But those images are more than just awe-inspir  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: Changemakers are leaving an indelible mark on Evansville, and the University of Evansville (UE) stands at the forefront with a program that is actively reshaping the landscape for the local Latino community. UE students are taking charge, addressing critical healthcare and educational needs, while spearheading initiatives that resonate throughout the city. Under the auspices of the UE ChangeLab program, student  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The University of Southern Indiana Romain College of Business has been approved to expand its Master of Business Administration (MBA) online programs to include a concentration in Supply Chain Management beginning in Fall 2024. Designed to accommodate the needs of working professionals, this program can be completed 100% online or hybrid, with a mix of in-person and online classes. The 30 cre  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The University of Southern Indiana has promoted Jeff Sickman to Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration and Assistant Treasurer and Jina Platts to Director of University Accounting. Both positions are effective immediately. Sickman will report to Steve Bridges, Vice President for Finance and Administration, and Platts will report to Sickman. "I am confident that the 50-plus ye  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Trump v. Anderson. The brief, which was led by the States of Indiana and West Virginia, asks the nation's high court to hear arguments to address the Colorado Supreme Court decision about former President Donald Trump's ballot eligibility. On December 19, the Colorado Supreme Court ordered that Trump b  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 9 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Jan. 8, 2024: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief, led by the States of Indiana and Alabama, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Roe v. Critchfield. The case involves a challenge to Idaho's S.B. 1100, which augmented privacy and safety standards in public schools. Earlier this year, the Idaho State Legislature passed S.B. 1100. The law requires public schools to   more

VINCENNES, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Vincennes University issued the following news release: We're barely into 2024, yet there is a significant date long circled on the calendar of Dr. Dennis Wissing '78. With each passing day, the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development at Louisiana State University-Shreveport is eagerly anticipating an approaching milestone and momentous occasion. "On January 15th of 2024, I will be a licensed respiratory therapist for 50 years," the Vincennes Unive  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- Vincennes University issued the following news release: The arrival of the new FAFSA form heralds an opportunity for individuals to access vital federal aid for their college education. The 2024-25 form introduces a simplified and user-friendly approach, streamlining the application process for students seeking financial aid. Applying for federal aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an investment in one's education, and it opens doors t  more