MUNCIE, Indiana, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Results from the 2023 Hoosier Survey show year-over-year consistency in Indiana residents' thoughts on pressing social issues such as marijuana use and abortion. The Bowen Center for Public Affairs at Ball State University has released the first of three rounds of results from the 2023 Hoosier Survey, the center's annual non-partisan public policy study. The results represent the pulse of the state re  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- Butler University issued the following news: Butler University, in partnership with Preventia--a leader in virtual mental health, coaching, and wellness solutions--will host the inaugural Student-Athlete Mental Wellness Summit on January 29, 2024, at 8:00 PM at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse. The groundbreaking event focusing on the mental health and well-being of student-athletes is free and open to the public. The summit will address the unique challen  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: Like Indiana Jones, thresher sharks (Alopias spp.) have mastered the art of the whip using their tails. With incredible speed, their long, machete-like tails can slap and stun their prey, allowing them to swallow multiple fish in one fell swoop. Their exceptionally elongated tail, which can often be as long as their entire body, not only  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Jan. 16 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: For those cringing at the sight of single-digit temperatures in the upcoming forecast - you are not alone. Instead of counting down to summer, start incorporating practices to stay comfortable during winter's artic blast, which can possibly save money on your energy bill. Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) encourages customers to utilize the simple tips below today to stay c  more

HANOVER, Indiana, Jan. 17 -- Hanover College issued the following news: Five current Hanover College students will share information about their research experiences during the fifth-annual Women in Science Symposium. Hanover's Women in Science Symposium features select science students and provides an in-depth exploration of their recent research opportunities. Presentations highlight research experiences and touch on topics such as each presenter's particular science, the nature of experimen  more

HANOVER, Indiana, Jan. 17 -- Hanover College issued the following news: Hanover College has received a $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana. The grant will support Hanover's Educator Preparation Program (HCEPP). The Science of Reading includes an interdisciplinary body of scientifically based global research about reading and issues related to reading and writing. This research, conducted through the past five decades, is d  more

HANOVER, Indiana, Jan. 19 -- Hanover College issued the following news: Hanover College faculty member Elizabeth Winters has been named recipient of the 2023 LEAP Indiana Annual Teaching Award. The LEAP Indiana Annual Teaching Award is presented annually to a full- or part-time faculty member who is currently teaching at one of the 24 colleges and universities that are members of LEAP (Liberal Education America's Promise) Indiana. The award recognizes exemplary contributions to education and h  more

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 19 -- Huntington University issued the following news release: Dr. Jerry Davis, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, professor emeritus of counseling and founder of the clinical mental health counseling master's degree program at Huntington University, published his first book in December 2023. Entitled "Grow in Grace Grow in Strength: Practical Wisdom from the Bible and Psychology," the book is a devotional focused on self-care. "For several years, many of the students in the graduate   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 17 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: House Concurrent Resolution 4, which renames U.S. Highway 52 between Davis Road and German Church Road the "Officer Breann Leath Memorial Mile," passed out of the Indiana House of Representatives today. Leath, an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer, was shot and killed in the line of duty on Thurs., April 9, 2020, while responding to a domestic disturbance call. Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilbur  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 19 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Jan. 18, 2024: After concluding a productive freshman legislative session by authoring and co-authoring several new laws, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) has hit the ground running during her second legislative session by filing five pieces of legislation. Three of Garcia Wilburn's bills focus on improving harm reduction and substance use disorder recovery efforts around the state. House   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 19 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) has confirmed that it will hold a public hearing on Jan. 23 in Hammond regarding the Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) pending natural gas rate hike request. NIPSCO is seeking to increase consumer rates by an initial $16.25 a month and an eventual $25.50 per month. Working to lower utility rates for the average Hoosier is a priority for State R  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 17 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2024: Today, State Rep. Vanessa Summers (D-Indianapolis) announced her agenda for the 2024 legislative session. This year, Summers' legislative priorities target race-based discrimination, maternal health, medical debt and minority business. * * * Rep. Summers has filed the following bills: - HB 1124: Prohibits race-based hair discrimination. - HB 1125: Requires the Indiana department of heal  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 20 (TNSres) -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: On Jan. 16, the Bowen Center for Public Affairs at Ball State University released the results from the first round of the 2023 Hoosier Survey. The annual, non-partisan survey offers insight into the priorities of Hoosiers around the state and their responses to Indiana legislation. Survey responses indicate that most Hoosiers are in favor of legalizing marijuana and allowing access to abortion in   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 17 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago) has filed House Bill 1174 to establish the northwest Indiana professional sports development commission. "In recent years, northwest Indiana has seen significant infrastructure growth as a result of our work here in the state legislature," Harris said. "From the Gary/Chicago International Airport to the Gary Hard Rock Casino, and the forthcoming convention center, nort  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 20 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) legislation to protect innocent Hoosiers whose may fall victim to deepfake porn and "nudify" applications and websites. Negele said advancements in technology have made it easy for bad actors to share computer-generated intimate images of someone without their consent. Currently, Indiana's revenge porn st  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 20 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: In Seymour and communities across Indiana, Hoosiers rely on our public safety officers to keep the peace and protect and serve. To do their jobs and be well prepared for the tasks at hand, public safety officers need the right equipment. This session, I'm authoring legislation that would give law enforcement more ways to get new, life-saving equipment. Currently, law enforcement agencies can dis  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 19 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) recently filed legislation to help address the growing shortage of emergency medical services personnel in Indiana. O'Brien said his bill calls for a comprehensive study on the status of EMS and how to better support first responders throughout the state. "One of the most recurring issues I hear from constituents, from everyday Hoosiers who experienced a med  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 18 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that would give low-income Hoosiers more alternatives to expensive payday loans unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions Wednesday. Senate Bill 200 would introduce more competition into the emergency loan market by requiring some government employers to provide access to nonprof  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 17 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2024: State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) announced his legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session Tuesday, Jan. 16. "I have been hard at work over the last several months preparing bills that would strengthen our state and Hoosier families," Deery said. "My priorities extend to a range of topics, including protecting water resources in Wabash River communities, p  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 19 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2024: A bill authored by State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) designed to put a one year moratorium on the use of dedicated lanes in new mass transit projects passed the Senate Committee on Appropriations today. The use of designated lanes has been a frequently debated issue as it pertains to the development of the Red, Purple, and Blue Lines in Indianapolis. Dedicated lanes are   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 19 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2024: State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) chaired his first Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology meeting of 2024 today. "I was honored to be asked to serve as chair of the Senate Committee and Commerce and Technology this session," Buchanan said. "With the world changing as new technology is created, Indiana must be ready to ensure all Hoosiers can succeed." The following bi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 20 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: After recent discussion on Senate Bill 5 in the Senate Committee on Utilities, State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) is recognizing Fort Wayne City Utilities as a leader in addressing issues regarding lead water line replacements. In 2018, Fort Wayne City Utilities filed a capital improvement plan with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), which sought to secure funding for water servic  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 18 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) presented Senate Bill 98 to the Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy, Tuesday, Jan. 16. Zay's bill aims to build upon Indiana's strong record as a pro-life state and traditional Hoosier values. SB 98 would allow parents to claim their unborn child as a dependent very early on in the pregnancy for the purpose of the state's income-tax exemp  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 19 -- Indiana State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn, D-Fishers, issued the following statement on Jan. 18, 2024: * * * Today, Jan. 18, Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) voted for House Bill 1002, a bill aimed at defining antisemitism and preventing it in K-12 and college classrooms, on its final passage out of the Indiana House of Representatives. She issued the following statement upon its passage: "I am hopeful that House Bill 1002 is the first step in addres  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 18 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, January 22, 2024 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Tuesday, January 23, 2024 CAUSE NO.: RM 20-02; AGC: COMEAU; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 RULE AMENDMENTS TO 170 IAC 15 CONCERNING THE SUB-BILLING OF WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE BY LANDLORDS AND ASSOCIATIONS. * * * Tuesday, January 23, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 45968; ALJ: AKINRO;   more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Jan. 17 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: Effective immediately, Indiana Tech will begin accepting Indiana College Core credit. The Indiana College Core program was implemented by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to get more Hoosier students educated beyond high school. It gives high-schoolers who have completed 30 credits of general education, college-level coursework a seamless pathway to transfer those credits to any of Indiana's p  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 18 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Andrew Bloch, J.D. '03, has been named to the Hamilton County Circuit Court bench. He has served as a magistrate judge in the circuit and superior courts there since 2019. Prior to his work as a magistrate, Judge Bloch was an attorney at Cross Pennamped Woolsey & Glazier, where he practiced family law and appellate law. He also serves as vice president of the Indiana Continuing Legal Ed  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 18 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Two bills have been introduced in the Indiana General Assembly aimed at prohibiting race-based hair discrimination in the state's public schools. Senate Bill 94 and House Bill 1124 would both outlaw discrimination based on traits, like hair texture and protective hairstyles, that have been historically associated with race. Professor Emerita Jennifer Drobac talked with the Indiana Daily St  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 18 -- 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

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 20 -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: A $250,000 gift in honor of Distinguished Media School Alumnus Ken Beckley and his late wife Audrey will support scholarships and technology for Media School students. The gift from Gerald and Diane Throgmartin will support two funds -- the already established Kenneth and Audrey Beckley Media Technology Fund and a new Kenneth and Audrey Beckley Media Scholarship. The Throgmartins are former owners of  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Jan. 17 -- Indiana University South Bend campus issued the following news release: A member of the Indiana University South Bend faculty was honored with the Roland Kelly Award during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Recognition Breakfast. Dr. Elizabeth Bennion is a chancellor's professor of political science and director of community engagement for the campus. The Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation of St. Joseph County established the Roland Kelly Award i  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: * * * IU researchers will explore 'folding mechanisms' implicated in certain genetic disorders and cancers under grant from NIH * * * An Indiana University biologist has been awarded $2.8 million from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of General Medical Sciences to investigate the DNA folding machinery inside cells. DNA folding errors can cause a wide variety of diseases, incl  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 19 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: The IUPUI 2023 Charles R. Bantz Community Fellowship will support a traveling exhibition and series of public conversations that explore the history of environmental injustice in Indianapolis. Elizabeth Kryder-Reid, Chancellor's Professor of Anthropology and Museum Studies in the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, and Laura Holzman, professor and public scholar of curatorial practices and visual art in the   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- Indiana University-Purdue University's Indianapolis Campus issued the following news: The IUPUI 2023 Charles R. Bantz Community Fellowship will support a traveling exhibition and series of public conversations that explore the history of environmental injustice in Indianapolis. Elizabeth Kryder-Reid, Chancellor's Professor of Anthropology and Museum Studies in the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, and Laura Holzman, professor and public scholar of c  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 20 -- Indiana University-Purdue University's Indianapolis Campus issued the following news: A new multidisciplinary capstone is in full bloom at the IU School of Science at IUPUI thanks to the work of six faculty members. This new option nurtures collaboration between all science students, regardless of major, in an effort to tackle environmental issues, especially around Indianapolis. A capstone is a required one-semester course for students to demonstrate and appl  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 20 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: As revised regulations to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act go into effect this month, Indiana University is helping plan an intensive summer training to teach coordinators from across the country about the law and best practices for the repatriation of ancestral remains and cultural objects. This is the second year for the Intensive NAGPRA Summer Training and Education Program, whic  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 19 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: The United States is facing a daunting physician shortage. According to a recent national address from American Medical Association President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, more than 83 million people in the United States live in areas without sufficient access to a primary-care physician. The American Association of Medical Colleges projects a national physician shortfall of at least 37,000 -- and possibly well over 10  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news: The Kellogg Institute for International Studies welcomes three new visiting fellows for the spring 2024 semester, including two Fulbright Chairs. Edward Brudney, assistant professor of history at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, will work on finishing his current book project, "Changing the Rules of the Game  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 19 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: Bloomberg Law today announced multiple enhancements to Bloomberg Law Dockets, which delivers complete coverage of all federal courts, expansive coverage of state courts, rapid alerts, and powerful search technology. The latest enhancements provide users with both new content and new tools for court docket search, further expanding Bloomberg Law's existing suite of resources for litigators. Bl  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 18 -- Marian University issued the following news: Congratulations to three Marian University alumnaes on being awarded within their field of work. In November, the Indiana Certified Public Accountant Society (INCPAS) honored 28 award finalists and winners, of which eleven percent of the finalists and fourteen percent of the winners were Marian graduates. Marian University accounting department alumni Mary Riggle '80, Donna Niesen '95, and Maddie Kurcz '19, Marian's   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 18 -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University is pleased to announce the appointment of Binh Tran, Ph.D., as its new chief academic officer. This three-year appointment is effective July 1, 2024. In this role, Dr. Tran will be pivotal in advancing the vision of Marian University and ensuring its continued commitment to excellence. This strategic appointment reflects Marian's dedication to providing students with a distinctive, rigorous academic  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Jan. 19 -- The Mississippi State University issued the following news: The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $6 million to Purdue, Indiana, and Mississippi State Universities to fund a collaborative program aimed at fortifying the cyberinfrastructure (CI) workforce within research communities. The new project, known as CyberInfrastructure Professionals InnoVating and brOadening the adoption of advanced Technologies (CI PIVOT), is funded under the NSF's Str  more

FARGO, North Dakota, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: NDSU coatings and polymeric materials graduate student Tetiana Shevtsova's recent research work is published in the Student Spotlight section of CoatingsTech magazine. This section highlights discoveries emerging from university researchers. Shevtsova's article is titled "Hydrophobization of Nanocrystalline and Microfibrillated Cellulose Using Covalent Grafting of Plant Oil-Based Copolymers." She   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 20 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: Ports of Indiana has improved its engineering and accounting resources with the hiring of new staff members at three locations. The organization hired two veteran engineers in its Mount Vernon and Indianapolis offices, and a senior accountant at the Burns Harbor port. Brad Mills and Tim Barnett bring more than 53 years of combined engineering experience to Ports of Indiana, joining Mark Keen, a Certified   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue Global and Defense Acquisition University (DAU) announce a renewed collaboration to provide greater educational opportunities for Department of Defense civilian and military professionals. This partnership marks a significant milestone in facilitating seamless credit transfers toward undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Purdue Global. The collaboration between Purdue Global, Purdue's online  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The Purdue Center for Regional Development, in partnership with the Indiana Broadband Office, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, and Purdue Extension, has developed a draft of the state's first-ever Digital Equity Plan. The plan will serve as a road map to help Indiana overcome the digital divide, assisting Indiana residents, communities and businesses that are unable to participate  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue-connected software company Quantum Research Sciences (QRS) has received a $2.5 million, three-year Phase III Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract from the U.S. Air Force to deliver the Department of Defense's first operational, production-level quantum computing software. CEO Ethan Krimins said the company has used a quantum computer to accurately identify optimal inventory l  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue researchers have created molecular compounds to inhibit protein aggregation linked with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes * * * Purdue University researchers have taken the first steps to treat Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes by creating multiple patent-pending compounds shown to inhibit protein aggregation associated with thos  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The Indiana Forage Council (IFC) Annual Meeting will take place Feb. 5. Open to the public, the event will be led by Purdue Extension-affiliated speakers and facilitators and includes a tour of Freshly Dairy, a regional, family-owned dairy. Dinner is included for $25 per person. The agenda is as follows (all times ET): * 3 p.m. -- Freshly Dairy Tour, 3974 W. Old SR 34, Lizton * 4:30 p.m. -- Annual Meetin  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2024: You will want to read these good stories that you may have missed. The AP Newsroom (for AP members) and Purdue News YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJYWnU0VYbWjTpfIN6poxg?_ga=2.208410322.1373974174.1705584332-1663682688.1705584331) (for all reporters) provide comments from Purdue experts on timely topics. * * * AP Video -- Ex-Fed head on 2024 inflation, econom  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Jan. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Edward Maginn, the Keough-Hesburgh Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and associate vice president for research at the University of Notre Dame, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) -- the highest professional distinction awarded solely to academic inventors. This year's class of 162 NAI Fellows from around the world includes two Nobel  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship Exhibition, Apokalypsis, is currently on display at the McCutchan Art Center/Pace (MAC/Pace) Galleries in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center on campus. The show will be on display through Friday, February 16 and is open to the public at no charge. Austin Delano, the 2024 recipient of the Fellowship, is the featured artist for Apokalypsis.   more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: In preparation for the solar eclipse on April 8, the University of Southern Indiana has compiled educational resources for K-12 teachers and students including tailored lesson plans, interactive activities, and short videos to teach students of all ages about the science, history and cultural significance of solar eclipses. Educational resources were created by USI p  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 20 -- Indiana University East campus issued the following news: On April 8, 2024, the United States will be treated to one of the rarest and most spectacular of celestial events: a total solar eclipse. The shadow of the Moon will fall along a narrow path across the US, including right through Richmond, which will enjoy almost four minutes of totality. During that time the sky will grow dark, the stars and planets will come out, birds will stop singing, crickets will c  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 19 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: It was Saint Patrick's Day 2023, but the crowd gathered at the Indiana University Indianapolis Campus Center on March 17 wasn't wearing green. Instead, the congregating IU School of Medicine seniors sported bright red T-shirts with the slogan, "It's my lucky day." They had "matched" with a residency program. IU School of Medicine celebrated a record-setting 99.7% residency placement rate for the Class of 20  more