GOSHEN, Indiana, March 15 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Goshen College is preparing to bid farewell to a stalwart champion of academic integrity and gender equity. Dr. Beth Martin Birky, associate academic dean and Title IX coordinator and long-time professor of English and Women's & Gender Studies, is set to retire in April after a distinguished career spanning over three decades in Goshen. A 1983 Goshen College graduate, Birky was hired in 1993 to teach composition and litera  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 14 -- Marian University issued the following news: What comes to mind when you think of the word "helium"? For many, this gas is closely associated with birthday parties and balloon animals. But you might not know that this gas is necessary for a variety of uses including medical imaging and cutting-edge scientific technologies. At Marian University, a steady supply of helium is required for the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) core facility, which faculty members a  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 16 -- Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, a law firm, issued the following news: Kyiv, Ukraine--Dentons advised YM LIQUID GAS on the regulatory aspects of the production of bio-LNG in Ukraine and the requirements of its export to the European Union. In particular, the team advised on customs formalities and potential changes to Ukrainian legislation to improve the legal environment for the implementation of bio-LNG projects. YM Liquid Gas is a pioneer in Bio-LNG production i  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 16 -- Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, a law firm, issued the following news: Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas provided legal advice to the InterAmerican Investment Corporation ("IDB Invest") in the financing granted to El Viajero Hostels. El Viajero Hostels is a hostel platform headquartered with regional presence in (i) Mexico; (ii) Colombia; (iii) Peru; (iv) Uruguay; and (v) Argentina. Currently, El Viajero Hostels owns 21 hostels regionally and expects to generate more than  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 16 -- Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, a law firm, issued the following news: We are pleased to have advised Montage International, the owner of Montage and Pendry branded hotels, in a strategic investment arranged by Luxor Capital Group. In addition to investments by affiliate funds of Luxor, the investment group is comprised of significant commitments from funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Inc. The cross-practic  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 16 -- Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, a law firm, issued the following news on March 14, 2024: Dentons HPRP is thrilled to announce Rio Febrianus Pasaribu's well-deserved promotion to Partner. With this appointment, Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners confirms its commitment to excellence and leadership in Indonesia's legal landscape. Rio's path to Partner has been marked by his remarkable contributions and achievements. His wealth of experience as a Capital Market lawyer, toge  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, March 13 (TNSres) -- DePauw University issued the following alumni news roundup: * * * March 2024 Alumni News Roundup Joe Allen '59 to be inducted (https://inahof.org/news/indiana-aviation-hall-of-fame-announces-2024-class/) into the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame. J.P. Morgan highlights (https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/corporate-responsibility/community-impact/bcforwards-justin-christian-and-the-power-of-a-legacy) Justin Christian '95 and Darrianne Howard Christian '9  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, March 12 -- Goshen College issued the following news: For 50 years, Janice Stutz Rasley worked as a journalist in Goshen, including breaking gender barriers at the time. Recently, her son established a new scholarship in her honor at Goshen College to assist current and future students to become journalists and communicators as well. Jeff and Alicia Rasley established the Janice Stutz Rasley Endowed Scholarship for Journalism with a gift of mutual funds in 2023 in honor of Jef  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, March 13 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Goshen College's broadcast and film production students recently received multiple awards from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) and the Broadcast Education Association (BEA), including eight first-place honors. Intercollegiate Broadcasting System awards Over March 1-2, 12 students and two faculty members journeyed to the 85th annual IBS Convention in New York City. The event culminated in an awards ceremony wh  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, March 15 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Glen Guyton, executive director of Mennonite Church USA, will be the speaker for Goshen College's 126th Commencement on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3 p.m. in the Roman Gingerich Recreation-Fitness Center. Guyton brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience with him to this occasion. He holds the distinction of being the first person of color to serve as executive director of Mennonite Church USA, a testament to his dedicat  more

KOKOMO, Indiana, March 12 -- Indiana University's Kokomo Campus issued the following news: Students in the 21st Century Scholars program at Indiana University Kokomo will receive one-on-one support from a dedicated success coach as part of a grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Kelli Keener, interim executive director of student success, said while IU Kokomo has offered free success coaches for many years, this will be the first time one is dedicated solely to this specific   more

MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, March 14 -- Northern Indiana Public Service Co., a subsidiary of NiSource, issued the following news on March 12, 2024: NiSource (NYSE: NI) today announced that Mike Hooper, president of their Indiana-based subsidiary NIPSCO, is departing on March 15, following a successful 13-year career with the organization. Hooper is leaving to accept an opportunity to lead another Midwest utility company. "We thank Mike for his leadership in advancing a number of our long-term busi  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 15 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news on March 14, 2024: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by NiSource Inc. (NiSource) of $650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.350% Notes due 2034. NiSource is an energy holding company whose primary subsidiaries are fully regulated natural gas and electric utility companies, serving approximately 3.8 million customers in six states. NiSource's principal subs  more

BOISE, Idaho, March 16 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: Attorneys General Raul Labrador of Idaho and Todd Rokita of Indiana led 26 other states in filing a brief with the United States Supreme Court challenging Illinois' unconstitutional ban of AR-15 rifles and their standard 30-round magazines. "This ruling from the Seventh Circuit flies in the face of the Bruen decision and the Second Amendment's unqualified command," said Attorney General Labrado  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 12 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on March 11, 2024: * * * Today, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act 1021 into law. This bill establishes a "Green Alert" to notify law enforcement that a missing person is an at-risk veteran. State Rep. Mitch Gore (D-Indianapolis), author of HEA 1021, issued the following statement in celebration: "This bill tells Hoosier veterans that if they go missing, we are coming to find them. T  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 14 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: With the 2024 legislative session at a close, the Indianapolis Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) reflected on their achievements for the session, including the passage of healthcare, economic security and education legislation. * * * IBLC Chair State Rep. Earl Harris (D-East Chicago) highlighted the legislative accomplishments of members of the IBLC, including: * House Bill 1004 (https://iga.in.gov/legisl  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 13 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on March 12, 2024: Today, State Rep. Justin Moed (D-Indianapolis) joined Mayor Joe Hogsett, housing partners and service providers at the Damien Center to celebrate an award of $11.9 million. The City of Indianapolis will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual Continuum of Care Program. This funding will be instrumental to the creation of the city's low-barrier sh  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 14 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on March 13, 2024: State Rep. Matt Pierce (D-Bloomington) has been appointed by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to serve on the FCC's Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC). The advisory panel provides expertise and recommendations on telecommunications issues affecting state, local, and tribal governments. Pierce will serve a two-year term on the Committee. "I am  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. As pages, the students assisted lawmakers and staff with daily duties, toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse, and joined Davis on the House floor to learn about the legislative process.   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. "One of the best ways to learn about how Indiana's government works is to immerse yourself in the day-to-day activities that happen at the Statehouse," Genda said. "This program lets s  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) legislation into law that bans revenge porn generated using artificial intelligence. Negele said while Indiana's current law includes protections for victims of revenge porn, her legislation closes a critical loophole concerning explicit images that are generated or altered using AI. These types of pornographic images, known  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. As pages, the students assisted lawmakers and staff with daily duties, toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse, and joined Heaton on the House floor to learn about the legislative process. "  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and State Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session. As pages, the students assisted lawmakers and staff with daily duties, toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse, and joined Huston and Goodrich on  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) recently welcomed Fishers students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. "Spending a day in the Statehouse introduces students to government and builds on the lessons they have learned in the classroom," Huston said. "It's an exciting opportunity  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) recently welcomed Bluffton students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. As pages, they assisted lawmakers and staff with daily duties, toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse, and joined Lehman on the House floor to learn about the legislative process. "The House   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) recently welcomed Corde Leinenbach of Jasper, who attends Jasper Middle School, to the Statehouse where he participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. As a page, Leinenbach assisted lawmakers and staff with daily duties, toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse, and joined Lindauer on the House flo  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. "There is no better way to learn about our state government than getting a firsthand view of how the process works," Lucas said. "Paging gives Hoosier students a hands-on, live view of  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Ryan Lauer (R-Columbus) and Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. "While our students learn about our state government and history in school, there is nothing quite like being at the Statehouse and seeing the legislative session in full swing,"   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. As pages, the students assisted lawmakers and staff with daily duties, toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse, and joined Payne on the House floor to learn about the legislative process. "S  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) recently welcomed Silver Creek Middle School students Lydia and Silas Fleming of Sellersburg to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. As pages, the students assisted lawmakers and staff with daily duties, toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse, and joined Payne on  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Kendell Culp's (R-Rensselaer) legislation to protect Hoosier farmland and military bases from foreign adversaries is headed to the governor's desk for consideration as a new law. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about 438,000 acres of Indiana farmland are owned by foreign entities, representing 2.4 percent of Hoosier agricultural land. With concerns about foreign land   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 14 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed into law a bill sponsored by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) to help accelerate the replacement of lead drinking water lines for thousands of Indiana property owners. According to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, Indiana is estimated to have over 265,000 customer-owned lead water lines still in operation. Lead lines, which connect a home or business  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. As pages, the students assisted lawmakers and staff with daily duties, toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse, and joined Zimmerman on the House floor to learn about the legislative pro  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 14 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that strengthens the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) was signed into law today by the governor. House Enrolled Act 1004 allows for a 13th check to be provided to public retirees this year. It also includes language from Senate Bill 275, which Buchanan authored, to provide a 1% annual cost-of-living adjustment   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 13 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) welcomed Williamsport resident and Seeger High School student Kaylyn Coffman to the Statehouse to serve as a Senate page in February. Pages spend a day at the Statehouse touring the historic building, observing debates from the Senate floor and interacting with their state senator. "The Senate Page Program is a great way for young Hoosiers like Kayly  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 16 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Bills authored and sponsored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to reform Indiana's state government were signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. Senate Enrolled Act 4, Senate Enrolled Act 234 and House Enrolled Act 1003 are a direct result of recommendations the Government Reform Task Force made during the 2023 interim. Garten chaired the task force to study opportunities to promote gove  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that makes it easier for property owners to clear debris from their land was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. Senate Enrolled Act 140 allows property owners to remove logs that are crossways in a stream or river on their property without a permit from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources under certain conditions. One conditio  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 16 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that protects farmland and land around military bases in Indiana from adversarial nations was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. House Enrolled Act 1183 prevents individuals, with some exceptions, from countries the U.S. Department of Commerce defines as adversarial states from obtaining farmland and land within a 10-mile radius of a   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that will help more Indiana students obtain a higher education degree was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. Senate Enrolled Act 8, which is on the governor's 2024 Next Level Agenda: Requires each Indiana high school to offer the Indiana College Core or submit a college core feasibility report to the Indiana Commission for Higher Educ  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 16 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 15, 2024, by State Sen. Scott Alexander, R-Muncie, in response to the severe weather damage in Senate District 26: * * * "After seeing firsthand the amount of destruction the severe weather and tornadoes caused, I want to commend our local emergency service personnel for their quick and efficient response. It is thanks to them no lives were lost last night. "I visited Selma and other area  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 8 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Brian Buchanan, R-Lebanon, regarding the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session: * * * "Today we concluded our legislative session by passing important legislation that would strengthen Indiana's public retirement system. "House Enrolled Act 1004 would provide a 1% annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for many public retirees who retire after July 1, 2025 and a 13th check for   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 14 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 13, 2024, by State Sen. Spencer Deery, R-West Lafayette, in regard to Gov. Eric Holcomb signing Senate Enrolled Act 202 into law: * * * "Indiana just sent a strong signal that our state is committed to academic freedom, free expression and intellectual diversity for all students and faculty. Universities that fail to foster intellectually diverse communities that challenge both teachers an  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 8 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement by State Sen. Spencer Deery, R-West Lafayette, regarding the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session: * * * "The story of any legislative session includes successes, disappointments and everything in between. I will remember the 2023-24 legislative session for a little of all three. "I was proud to co-author and pass Senate Enrolled Act 2, which, if signed into law by the governor, will make chi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, March 18, 2024 CAUSE NO: 45967; ALJ: KRESGE; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: HUSTON; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 PETITION OF NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, LLC PURSUANT TO IND. CODE Sec.Sec. 8-1-2-42, 8-1-2-42.7, AND 8-1-2-61 FOR (1) AUTHORITY TO MODIFY ITS RETAIL RATES AND CHARGES FOR GAS UTILITY SERVICE THROUGH A PHASE IN OF RATES, (2) APPROVAL O  more

GREENWOOD, Indiana, March 13 -- Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Indiana American Water today announced that the Indiana Finance Authority has awarded nearly $19 million in Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRF) to help fund replacement or retirement of approximately 4,000 lead service lines (LSL) in Gary, Ind. The award includes a $6 million forgivable loan and a $12.9 million no-interest loan to be used for work  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, March 15 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: Indiana Tech was recognized as a top regional employer by the Women's Fund of Greater Fort Wayne during the organization's Women in the Workplace event on Wednesday, March 13. The university was named a Gold Level Compass Award winner, and was chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Women's Fund's Navigator Award. Each year, the Women's Fund conducts its annual Compass Survey to help assess the work be  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 13 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: 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 a  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, March 13 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University is leading efforts to equip Vietnamese universities with the tools they need to innovate. For the past three years, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs professor Anh Tran and IU Global associate vice president for international research and development Teshome Alemneh have been at the forefront of transforming higher education through a multi-million dollar initiative funded  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, March 13 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University's Indianapolis campus is building a new international partnership with Angola that will lead to an exchange of students and faculty and create an online master's degree opportunity for Angolan students thanks to groundbreaking efforts by a professor in the IU School of Education Indianapolis. Roberto Swazo, coordinator of the IU School of Education's School Counseling Program, was the fi  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, March 13 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Jennifer Trueblood came to Indiana University for its world-renowned music school as an undergraduate student, but she stayed for a Ph.D. through its leading cognitive science program. Ten years after receiving her doctorate, she returned to IU as a faculty member and is one of the National Academy of Sciences' 2024 Troland Research Award winners. Trueblood is the Ruth N. Halls Professor of Psycho  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 12 -- The Indianapolis International Airport issued the following news release: The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) leads the continent again among midsized airports, taking the top spot 12 years in a row as Best Airport in North America as named by Airports Council International (ACI) World. ACI World surveyed nearly 600,000 travelers in 2023 to determine which airports deserve the top spot in the Airport Service Quality Awards around the world. Each airp  more

GARY, Indiana, March 13 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news on March 12, 2024: Indiana University Northwest's Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to assist people of all ages gain skills and enrich their lives as we face today's challenges and prepare for tomorrow's opportunities. CURE offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages through its Reading Skills, Community  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 13 -- 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 proudly welcomes as its new executive director Mauricio Benitez, who previously served as the associate director of the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Chicago. Raised in Jojutla, Morelos, Mexico, Benitez initially came to the United States to study politi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 14 -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University has announced Lee Ann Kwiatkowski, Ed.D., as its new Vice President of Klipsch Educators College and Innovation in K-12 Education, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Kwiatkowski is currently the director of public education and CEO of Muncie Community Schools. Dr. Kwiatkowski is a long-time innovative K-12 leader. Prior to Muncie Community Schools, she was Chief of Staff in the Indiana Department of Edu  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 16 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following Messmer Report on March 15, 2024, State Sen. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper: * * * Protecting Hoosier Children from Harm Throughout my career as a legislator, I have worked hard to keep children safe. This year, the Indiana General Assembly passed a law to ensure the safety of Hoosier children by prioritizing permanency plans for children and families. House Enrolled Act 1310 enforces the practice of concurrent p  more

MARION, Indiana, March 16 -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news: Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is excited to announce the appointment of the very experienced and esteemed Mike Tapper, Ph.D. to its School of Theology and Ministry faculty. Tapper will be serving as Professor of Theology beginning in the fall of 2024. He brings with him a wealth of academic and ministry experience within the Wesleyan denomination which will enrich the lives of IWU students and the entire IWU  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 14 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: An international law expert who previously worked in a variety of human rights-related roles throughout Europe is the featured speaker for this year's Mississippi State Lamar Conerly Governance Lecture Series. Timothy William Waters, the Richard S. Melvin Professor of Law and associate director of Indiana University's Center for Constitutional Democracy, will present "Doing What We Can: International L  more

MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, March 13 -- Northern Indiana Public Service Co., a subsidiary of NiSource, issued the following news on March 11, 2024: Today, NIPSCO released its 2023 Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting a successful year of employee giving and volunteerism across northern Indiana. The report, available at NIPSCO.com/GivesBack, highlights how NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation donated over $2.4 million to more than 250 non-profit organizations. In addition, NIPSCO emplo  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 11 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news on March 10, 2024: Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, the chief executive officer of Feeding America, will receive the University of Notre Dame's 2024 Laetare Medal -- the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics -- at Notre Dame's 179th University Commencement Ceremony on May 19 (Sunday). Feeding America, a national network of more than 200 food banks and 60,000 charitable and faith-based part  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 15 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, acclaimed journalist and renowned defender of democracy, will be the featured speaker at the 2023-24 University of Notre Dame Forum event "Safeguarding Democracy in an Era of AI and Digital Disinformation" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday (March 20) in the Smith Ballroom at the Morris Inn. Andres Mejia Acosta, Kuster Family Associate Dean for Policy and Practice at the   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 15 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), longtime supporter of Pennsylvania's energy independence and advocate for energy-related jobs statewide, issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposal for "a new era of energy leadership in the Commonwealth." "I appreciate the need for better energy policy in Pennsylvania, one which supports the industry while growing jobs   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), longtime supporter of Pennsylvania's energy independence and advocate for energy-related jobs statewide, issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposal for "a new era of energy leadership in the Commonwealth." "I appreciate the need for better energy policy in Pennsylvania, one which supports the industry while growing jobs  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 14 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Most U.S. consumers surveyed in February 2024 predicted that they would see an increase in food prices over the next 12 months. Sixty-four percent of respondents predict food prices to rise in the next year, and the average predicted increase is 3.7%, according to the February Consumer Food Insights Report. The survey-based report out of Purdue University's Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sus  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 15 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The Purdue Institute for Physical Artificial Intelligence (IPAI) has launched a new postdoctoral research program aimed at developing emerging leaders who address real-world problems in our physical environment. The Advancing Interdisciplinary Research in Physical AI program is funded through the Lilly Endowment and the Office of Research and is accepting applications through April 5. IPAI's post  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 13 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Pharmaceuticals are an important foundation of modern health and society. Without vaccines, medications and therapeutics, civilization as we know it would break down. And without careful formulation and storage, the pharmaceuticals themselves can break down and decay into uselessness. Understanding and preventing that decay is the focus of Purdue scientist Elizabeth Topp's career. Topp, a professor in t  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: An agricultural startup founded by Purdue University alumni is addressing international food insecurity in the Kingdom of Lesotho and rural southern Indiana, with a goal to expand domestically and internationally. Heliponix LLC, doing business as anu(TM), commercializes fully automated, in-home smart gardens that grow daily servings of produce using aeroponics. Aeroponics is a form of hy  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 12 -- Trinity College issued the following news: For the first time in nearly 30 years, Trinity College men's basketball will head to the NCAA Division III Final Four, which will be held Thursday and Saturday in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Bantams, 30-1 and ranked No. 3 in the nation, defeated Calvin University 69-62 on Saturday night at Trinity's Oosting Gym to clinch a spot in the Final Four. They face Trine University of Angola, Indiana, on Thursday, March 14, for   more

OXFORD, Ohio, March 15 -- Miami University issued the following news: The April 8 total solar eclipse will be here before you know it. There is still plenty of time to determine where to enjoy the astronomical event, which the Ohio Department of Natural Resources says won't be seen in Ohio again until 2099. Chemical Engineering major Olivia Freeman has been preparing for the eclipse for weeks as part of a group from Miami University working with Talawanda High School. The first-year student   more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 14 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: In recognition of Disability Awareness Month, the University of Evansville (UE) is proud to host a Disability Awareness event titled "Behind the Masks We Wear: Living & Leading with Vulnerability & Purpose." This event will take place on March 26 at 4:00 p.m. at Eykamp Hall in Ridgway University Center. The event is not open to the public, but students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend. Counseling a  more