AKRON, Ohio, May 14 -- Akron Public Schools issued the following news: Pending board approval, Akron Public Schools will implement the comprehensive APS Fiscal Reorganization and Restructuring Plan to address budget challenges while maintaining educational excellence. The plan is being introduced to the board of education's committee on finance tonight. "We remain committed to excellence in education despite financial challenges," said Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson. "Our decisions are gu  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Chris Brathwaite vice president and chief communications officer, effective today. He will report to Phil Ulrich, executive vice president and chief human resources officer. Brathwaite will have responsibility for enterprise-wide employee and external communications, reputation management, policy communications, marketing, brand management,   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) announced today it will retain its retail energy business, AEP Energy. The company is reaffirming its 2024 operating earnings guidance of $5.53 to $5.73 per share, long-term growth rate of 6% to 7% and FFO/Debt target of 14% to 15%. AEP management will meet with investors tomorrow at the Citi 2024 Energy Conference. The company's updated cash flow for  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has entered into an agreement to sell its distributed resources business, AEP OnSite Partners ("OnSite"), to funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners LLC. AEP expects to net approximately $315 million in cash after taxes and transaction fees, subject to customary closing adjustments. The sale is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, pending regulatory  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 14 -- Cintas, a provider of entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services, issued the following news: Cintas' employee-partners continue to show why they are leaders in ergonomics through its award-winning program. Part of a company's ability to grow and succeed comes from never settling for the status quo. It requires employee-partners with positive discontent, alway  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 (TNSres) -- Franklin University issued the following news release: Franklin University, one of the leading educators of working adults, is pleased to share a significant achievement within its academic community. Dr. Kelly Renner, chair for Psychology & Social Sciences and director of the Prison Education System, has been honored with a prestigious Fulbright Specialist Grant. This grant enabled Dr. Renner to extend her expertise and research acumen as she embarked on a tr  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 14 -- Owens Community College issued the following news release: Owens Community College will expand its ongoing efforts of supporting foster care-connected students through its Ohio Reach Postsecondary Designation, the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced. Criteria for receiving the Ohio Reach Postsecondary Designation, recommended by the Ohio Reach Coalition with input from alumni of care through the Ohio Youth Action Board, included: * A designated campus liaison  more

KENT, Ohio, May 14 -- Wright State University issued the following news: Wright State University was ranked in the top 6.4% out of 20,966 universities worldwide in the 2024 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings. "We are thrilled that the Center for World University Rankings has recognized Wright State and the world-class education it provides," said Susan Schaurer, vice president for enrollment management. "With one of the most affordable tui  more