WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University's persistent pursuit to prioritize the safety of the campus community is reflected in a new national ranking by Academic Influence that names Purdue America's safest college. Academic Influence, an organization consisting of academics and data scientists, lists Purdue as No. 1 on its list of the 15 safest colleges. The ranking considered the following elements: * Compliance with the Cler  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 7 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: Christian Theological Seminary recently hosted Alumni Day 2024, a vibrant gathering that brought together alumni from regional, national, and international audiences. The event, held on February 8, was a testament to the strong sense of community and camaraderie among CTS graduates and the lasting impact of the CTS experience. The day began with a Virtual Experience, drawing attendees from various l  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 7 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: Rev. Brian Shivers (MDiv '10) has found a therapeutic way to express himself while holding space for those experiencing hurt through his poetry, a medium of expression that has become an extension of his ministry through the hope and healing it provides. As the Pastor and Head of Staff at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Shivers has a great deal of experience offering pastoral care t  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 7 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: Area faith leaders feel called to lead their congregations to involvement in social justice and poverty issues, but they sometimes find it difficult to balance that drive with other responsibilities of ministry or feel ill-equipped to drive change. This was an overarching theme of a November listening session Christian Theological Seminary hosted with a group of area pastors who pointed to racial ju  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- The Florida Department of Health issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Today, Florida is providing an update on the measles outbreak in southeast Florida. Since January 2024, sixteen states have reported measles cases including: California, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Washington, Indiana, and Arizona. Unfortunately, the measles cases in Florida have received disproportionate attention for political reasons. The national medical health establis  more

GARY, Indiana, March 6 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: Derrick Cannon didn't have to go far to achieve what he wanted in life. Born in Gary, Indiana, Cannon used to ride his bike down Broadway and graduated from William A. Wirt High School. Education wasn't his focus after high school, neither was spending 25 years in the City of Gary Police Department after joining as a volunteer. But things don't always go as planned. Years into his career, Cannon found  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 6 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: In 1906, the United States Steel Corporation began operations in Gary, Indiana. Gary was founded as a Midwest industrial production center by the executive committee of U.S. Steel. Initially, the company brought wealth and development to our city. The city's economic well-being grew as the steel mill grew. For decades, Gary thrived and was a hub for those seeking factory employment. Gary became a destinatio  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 7 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on March 6, 2024: Today, March 6, the House concurred on House Bill 1426 which is now headed to the Governor's desk for signature. HB 1426 requires a doctor, midwife, or advanced practice nurse to have a conversation with her patient in the immediate postpartum period, after delivery and before being discharged from the hospital or birthing center, about receiving a subdermal, long-acting reversible contrace  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 7 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on March 6, 2024: Today, the House concurred on House Bill 1338, which is now on its way to the governor's desk to be signed into law. This bill limits the scope and job security of the public access counselor, who is supposed to advise members of the public, government officials and government employees on meetings and records that should be made public. In 2023, several valid complaints were filed against   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on March 8, 2024: Today, the conference committee report was released for Senate Bill 256 that removed an amendment by State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) that passed the House unanimously last week. The amendment would get to the bottom of the Family and Social Services Administration's $1 billion "accounting error." "Make no mistake - this is a cover up," DeLaney said. "When the Republican administrati  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on March 8, 2024: Today, the conference committee report for Senate Bill 256 passed the House. It removed funding for the commission responsible for overseeing the gaming and casino industry. This comes just months after the bombshell indictment of a former state representative accused of accepting a job in exchange for favors for a large casino company. The bill passed 57-39, with 11 Republicans voting agai  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 7 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on March 6, 2024: Today (March 6), an amended version of Senate Bill 169 was officially approved by both legislative chambers and is now headed to Gov. Holcomb's desk for signing. On Feb. 15 in the House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) successfully offered an amendment to SB 169 to resolve some of the residential care facility reporting issues brou  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 6 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on March 5, 2024: Yesterday, Senate Bill 15 passed out of the House after it was amended last week to preserve full in-state college tuition benefits for children of disabled veterans. This amendment originated from House Bill 1170 which was authored by State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis). Under current law, the children of disabled veterans who enlisted before the year 2011 receive full tuition reimb  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on March 8, 2024: Today, March 8, the Indiana House of Representatives voted to approve the conference committee report on House Bill 1004. Even though the Senate removed the 13th check, the House conference committee added the provision back into the bill. Certain retirees on the Teachers' Retirement Fund (TRF) and Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF) will receive a 13th check in 2024. State Rep. Vernon  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A bill sponsored by State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) to extend health insurance coverage to Hoosiers living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and end-stage renal disease is headed to the governor's desk. Lou Gehrig's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle contro  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Indiana has nearly 300 agritourism destinations from orchards and Christmas tree farms to wineries and breweries, and their popularity continues to grow. These operations are often family owned and operated, and help farmers diversify their income streams. During the 2024 legislative session, I authored legislation to help cut red tape for these families and Hoosiers who would like to start an agr  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) legislation increasing awareness of the cancer risks associated with dense breast tissue into law. According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that over 300,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer and more than 42,000 breast cancer deaths will occur in women in the U.S. this year. Negele said dense breast tissue  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Legislation authored by State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) to provide more scholarship opportunities to career professionals who want to transition into teaching is on its way to the governor's desk where it could soon be signed into law. Heine said his legislation builds on a law he authored last year that created Transition to Teaching Scholarships, which provide a one-time, non-renewable, $1  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Indiana Senate Republicans completed the 2024 legislative session today and celebrated the successful passage of the caucus agenda focused on improving Hoosier students' reading skills, child care access, government accountability and upgrading water lines to protect Hoosiers' health. "I am pleased to have completed another productive session that delivers results for Hoosiers,"  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 5 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill authored by State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) that would protect children online was approved by the Senate today and will now move to the governor's desk for his consideration. Senate Enrolled Act 17 would require websites that publish pornographic content to use reasonable age verification methods. Reasonable age verification methods include a mobile credential, an independent  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 5 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA) Program application is now open, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). Administered by the Office of the Indiana Treasurer of State, ESAs provide scholarships to students with disabilities to help fund approved educational programs, therapies, services, tuition and fees, and other education-related expenses. "I have been, and continue to be,  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 7 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A Senate Republican priority bill authored by State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) that would make child care more accessible and affordable for Hoosier families will now move to the governor's desk for final consideration. Senate Enrolled Act 2 would roll out multiple new policies to help more people become child care workers and cut certain regulations that drive up the cost of operating a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A Senate Republican agenda bill authored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) that would ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars will now move to the governor's desk for final consideration. "One of my legislative priorities has continuously been 'good government' - cutting waste where there is waste and holding our government accountable for how it uses taxpayer dollars," Garten said.   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 5 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill authored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) that would promote competition in Indiana's health care system to help lower costs for Hoosiers will now move to the governor's desk for final consideration. Senate Enrolled Act 9 would require health care service providers, health insurers and other health care entities to issue a 90-day notice of mergers or acquisitions more than $10 m  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 6 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: A bill sponsored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that aims to help keep Indiana soil and water clean unanimously passed the Senate Tuesday, March 5. House Bill 1242 would allow the Indiana Department of Environmental Affairs (IDEM) to implement an Excess Liability Trust Fund claim to replace petroleum tanks being decommissioned and replaced with an underground or aboveg  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 5 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill sponsored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) to establish the Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor will now head to the governor's desk. House Enrolled Act 1142 would create the model and allow the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to determine if an Indiana first responder is eligible for the medal based on their service to the state. "First responders put their lives on t  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 8 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help more Indiana students obtain a higher education degree will now move to the governor's desk for final consideration. Senate Enrolled Act 8, which is on the governor's 2024 Next Level Agenda, would: * Require each Indiana high school to offer the Indiana College Core or submit a college core feasibility report to the Indian  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 6 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: A resolution authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that recognizes the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association's Rural Teacher of the Year passed the Senate Tuesday, March 5. Senate Concurrent Resolution 28 honors Pike Central High School teacher Jodie Elkins for winning the 2024 Rural Teacher of the Year Award, which is sponsored by the Indiana Farm Bureau. A Pike  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 6 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: A resolution authored by State Sens. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) and Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that congratulates the Montgomery County United Marching Band and Guard passed the Senate Tuesday, March 5. Senate Concurrent Resolution 26 recognizes and congratulates the band for its work in recent years. The band was formed in 2017 and is comprised of students, faculty and s  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 8, 2024, by State Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, on the conclusion of the legislative session: * * * "Today, we concluded the 2024 legislative session during which the General Assembly passed legislation to benefit Hoosiers across the state. I'm proud to have authored several bills that would protect our most vulnerable Hoosiers and strengthen our criminal justice system. "Senate En  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 8, 2024, by State Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, on the conclusion of legislative session: * * * "The General Assembly officially wrapped up the 2024 legislative session today, and I am very proud of everything we accomplished this year. I'm particularly pleased with the passage of the Senate Republican caucus' priority bills, including Senate Enrolled Act 2, which I authored. "SEA 2 w  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 8, 2024, by State Sen. John Crane, R-Avon, regarding the conclusion of the legislative session: * * * "As we conclude the 2024 legislative session, I reflect on my time at the Indiana Senate. I am pleased with what I've been able to be a part of during my time here. "As the ranking member on the Senate Education and Career Development Committee, I am pleased that Senate Enrolled Act 1, has  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 8, 2024, by State Sen. Blake Doriot, R-Goshen, regarding the conclusion of the legislative session: * * * "This session, I am pleased we passed several Senate Republican priority bills. We also passed several bills I authored and supported, which focus on education, land ownership and animal care. "Transparency in education, especially post-secondary education, is very important. Senate En  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 8, 2024, by State Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, after the conclusion of the legislative session: * * * "One of the biggest responsibilities we have in the General Assembly is ensuring the protection of our Hoosier children. That is a priority that I continued to strive for this legislative session. "I am a proud co-author of Senate Enrolled Act 1, which ensures Hoosier students are l  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 6 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 5, 2024, by State Sen. Aaron Freema, R-Indianapolis: * * * "The events that occurred on Oct. 7 were abhorrent. I condemn the heinous activities that have occurred and continue to occur. House Bill 1002 sends a clear message - antisemitism has no place in Indiana. "When I was younger, I came to Indiana to get a higher education and a Jewish family took me in and supported me as if I was the  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 8, 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 recogni  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 8, 2024, by State Sen. Linda Rogers, R-Granger, regarding the conclusion of the legislative session: * * * "Today, we concluded the 2024 legislative session during which the General Assembly passed bills that will aid all Indiana residents, especially young Hoosiers. "I am pleased that Senate Enrolled Act 1, a priority bill which I authored, has made its way to the governor's desk. SEA 1,   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- 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: March 8, 2024 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, March 13, 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 and   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 1 -- 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: March 1, 2024 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, March 6, 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 and a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 7 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, March 11, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 37785-GCA130; ALJ: KRESGE; TIME: 10:00 A.M.; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 PETITION OF SOUTH EASTERN INDIANA NATURAL GAS CO., INC. FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO ITS GCA RATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDIANA CODE Sec. 8-1-2-42(G). * * * Monday, March 11, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 37913-GCA144; ALJ: KRESGE; TIME: 10:00 A.M.; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 PETIT  more

KOKOMO, Indiana, March 8 -- Indiana University's Kokomo Campus issued the following news on March 7, 2024: Prepare for eclipse season by attending Sunday's free Indiana University Kokomo Observatory open house. Patrick Motl, professor of physics, will begin the open house at 8 p.m. March 10 with discussion of a penumbral eclipse on March 25, and the total solar eclipse on April 8. He will also share information about NASA's return to the moon with the Odysseus lander. After the presentation,   more

KOKOMO, Indiana, March 7 -- Indiana University's Kokomo Campus issued the following news: The Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) honored the achievements of its graduates, as well as health care professionals who have contributed to the field, with its Alumni and Friends of Distinction Celebration. Dean Susan Hendricks led the event, recognizing its fourth class of Nurses of Distinction awardees, and second group of Distinguished Friends of the Sc  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 6 -- The Indianapolis International Airport issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: As the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) continues to lead the Midwest in air travel recovery among its peer airports in the region, it is announcing a list of new nonstop flights launching March through July 2024. "Some of the nonstop flights flying soon are new routes, some are resumptions and others are key schedule changes," said Mario Rodriguez, executive dir  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indianapolis International Airport issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Delta Air Lines will launch its reinstated nonstop daily flight to Salt Lake City (SLC) out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) on March 11, resuming a nonstop that was halted during the pandemic. The nonstop flight operates year-round, departing once per day, seven days a week. "Salt Lake City is often most known for its great recreational attractions, but   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 7 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: IU McKinney student MacAna Gilkerson, who serves as president of the Accessibility and Equity Student Union, will be a panelist during one of IU Indianapolis's AES Disability Awareness Month events. The discussion will take place March 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Campus Center in Room 405. The panel is composed of graduate and professional students on the IU Indianapolis campus. Th  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 8 -- 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 is proud that three of our faculty fellows have been selected for the University of Notre Dame's annual feature Women Lead. They are Ming Hu from the College of Architecture, Julia Kowalski from the Keough School of Global Affairs, and Erin McDonnell from the College of Arts and Le  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 5 -- Marian University issued the following news: When Marian University and CareSource Indiana announced a new $250,000 scholarship and initiative designed to address rural healthcare challenges, one Marian College of Osteopathic Medicine student couldn't be happier, since he knows first-hand the struggles some families face when visiting a doctor in rural communities. "Recently, I was the first medical professional that had spoken to one family, and while I was t  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 5 -- Marian University issued the following news on March 4, 2024: Marian University is proud to introduce the Franciscan Leadership Institute (FLI). This groundbreaking initiative is poised to emerge as a national leader in promoting renewal in the Catholic Church and society. Communities, schools, and parishes in today's world require missionary disciples who can use research and the wisdom of Christ to tackle the complex issues they face with innovative, faith-fi  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 7 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: A nationally recognized software created at Purdue University is now helping case managers in primary care and other settings connect Indiana residents with critically needed social services. The software, called Bridges, is linked to Indiana 211, a division of the state's Family and Social Services Administration. Indiana 211 is a free phone and internet service that connects Indiana residents with help a  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Feb. 28 -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren '90 J.D. received two prestigious awards over Super Bowl weekend - the Minorities in Sports Business Recognition and the Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Award. The latter honors Warren's commitment to addressing community issues within the NFL, particularly in his initiatives supporting pediatric cancer. Warren's connection with Leigh Steinberg dates  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 5 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following letter on March 4, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Jennifer Newstead, Chief Legal Officer, Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Re: Letter from the State of Arkansas and 26 other States demanding that Instagram cease monetizing child exploitation Dear Ms. Newstead: The States of Arkansas, Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 5 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Interdisciplinary degree takes aim at artificial intelligence skills shortage in the workforce * * * Applications are open for Purdue University's new 100% online Master of Science in artificial intelligence degree, which features two majors, one for people who build AI systems and one for people who make use of them. Purdue's interdisciplinary AI master's degree is designed especially t  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 8 -- The William D. and Sherry L. Young Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals Institute at Purdue University issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: The William D. and Sherry L. Young Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals Institute at Purdue University announced Wednesday (March 6) the appointment of a new advisory council that will provide strategic guidance to support the institute's efforts to innovate and advance pharmaceutical manufacturin  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 5 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news on March 4, 2024: By Christine Grashorn Today, giving birth to a child is no longer the most dangerous part of becoming a mother. Eighty percent of pregnancy-associated deaths (https://reviewtoaction.org/sites/default/files/2022-12/Indiana%20MMR-Report-September-2022_0.pdf) occur in the postpartum period (up to one year following a birth), according to the Indiana Department of Health. And unlike complicati  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 6 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: By Erin Blasko The University of Notre Dame has donated three plots of land to the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization (NNRO), the nonprofit community development organization serving the increasingly popular Northeast Neighborhood south of campus. The land, along Turnock Street, will be used to build affordable, single-family homes as part of a newly formed community land trust, the first o  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 7 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: By Margaret Scroope The McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame has partnered with the National Catholic Partnership on Disability to offer six online educational seminars for Church leadership on disability and inclusion in the Church. The series, "In Communion: Advancing the Full Participation of Persons with Disabilities in the Church," has been created to help inform a new pas  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 6 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: By Josh Stowe Communities across northern Nigeria are chronically stressed by conflict and climate change. In 2018, for instance, 40 percent of residents lived below the international poverty line, making less than $2 per day, and another 25 percent were vulnerable to poverty. How can policymakers help them prepare for economic shocks? University of Notre Dame students have researched answers, providing in  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 5 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: Ports of Indiana has made three key personnel moves to support strategic expansion. The changes included hiring Doug Kowalski as General Counsel, promoting Julie Petree as Director of Project Delivery and welcoming back Kasia Kaffenberger to the Mount Vernon port as Billing and Office Coordinator. "These three individuals will play critical roles as we strive to position Ports of Indiana for future growth  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University's online interdisciplinary engineering master's program now offers four new concentrations covering autonomous vehicles and other autonomous systems, the Internet of Things, robots, and engineering and technology for national defense. The new concentrations in the 100% online program include: * Autonomy, focusing on the challenges facing current and future engineers in designing, analyzi  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 6 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Biochemical messengers called extracellular vesicles could earn role in personalized medicine * * * Harnessing a pervasive type of cellular messenger shows early experimental promise as a routine way of sampling and monitoring the body's response to prescription drug exposure. Purdue University-led experiments have successfully isolated drug-metabolizing enzymes from extracellular vesicl  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University's Health Equity Initiatives (HEI) and North Central Health Services are teaming up to take on health disparities and improve health for people living in eight north-central Indiana counties. NCHS is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the health and wellness of communities in Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren and White counties in Indiana. It   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The Purdue Women's Network -- part of the Purdue for Life Foundation -- will host Purdue Women's Conference 2024 on June 17-18 at the Purdue Memorial Union in West Lafayette. The annual conference focuses on personal and professional development. It will draw women looking to motivate, uplift and connect within a supportive community of Purdue alumnae and friends. "We are excited to welcome Purdue women b  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, March 5 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: Vincennes University's pioneering efforts in dual credit and early college education continue to receive accolades as two state education leaders recognize the transformative impact of VU's Early College Program in Indiana. As the first university in Indiana to offer dual credit courses and the first to implement the early college model in the state's high schools with Ben Davis University High School being the fla  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 6 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 5, 2024, by State Sen. Tyler Johnson, R-Leo: * * * "Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 condemns and opposes physician-assisted suicide. Those in support will often use softened terms like medical assistance in dying to try to make suicide sound satisfactory, but let us not be confused - we are discussing a physician taking steps to end a patient's life. "Physicians are typically with their pa  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 8, 2024, by State Sen. Andy Zay, R-Huntington, regarding the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session: * * * "I am glad to see legislation that would improve Hoosiers' health, keep our communities safe, and protect our state from foreign threats move to the governor's desk for final consideration. "Senate Enrolled Act 5, which I co-authored, would enable utility companies with IURC-appro  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 5 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Rick Kissel has been elected state chair for ACTEC Indiana. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) is an organization of trust and estate lawyers and law professors in the United States and around the world. ACTEC's peer-elected Fellows are at the top of their profession, committed to maintaining excellence in the trust and estate legal field and to continually improving the practice   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: A top researcher whose work includes studying law and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley is the latest recruiting success in the Purdue University's Moveable Dream Hires program. Mark Suchman has joined the faculty in the College of Liberal Arts as a professor of sociology. Suchman also serves as executive director of the American Bar Foundation. "We are fortunate to have Mark join the Purdue faculty," sa  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 6 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: As the date for the much-awaited solar eclipse draws near, the University of Evansville (UE) is pulling out all the stops to ensure an unforgettable experience for its community as part of "UEclipse." On Monday, April 8, this celestial event promises to attract thousands of visitors to the area, and UE is ready to host an array of activities to mark the occasion. In anticipation of the eclipse, the University i  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 8 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: The University of Evansville's (UE) Black Student Union (BSU) is set to host an event on March 18, bringing together community leaders, healthcare professionals, and citizens to address the pressing issue of infant mortality disparities. Titled "The Intersectionality and Disparities of Infant Mortality," the event aims to shine a spotlight on the multifaceted challenges surrounding infant mortality and ignite p  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 7 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame has been named as the top educational institution on the Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers 2024, and was positioned in 20th place overall, ahead of many notable corporations and organizations. The list of America's Best Large Employers was identified in an independent survey from a sample of more than 170,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 5,  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 9 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: At its regular meeting on Thursday, March 7, the University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees approved two new certificates, an undergraduate Financial Institutions Certificate and a graduate Certificate in Leadership. It also approved six honorary degree candidates and associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree candidates for conferral at the Spring Commencement C  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, March 7 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: Dr. Laura Treanor, the Provost of Vincennes University, has been recognized for her outstanding leadership skills and has been honored for her remarkable ability to inspire and support other women in higher education leadership positions. Treanor received the American Council on Education Women's Network of Indiana (ACE-WIN) Distinguished Woman Leader Award on Feb. 23. She was honored at the ACE-WIN annual conferenc  more