VINCENNES, Indiana, June 11 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: Vincennes University has received dual recognition from Forbes Advisor, being named one of the Best RN-to-BSN Online Programs in 2024 and one of the Best Affordable RN-to-BSN Online Programs of 2024. This national recognition highlights VU's commitment to providing high-quality, accessible nursing education that empowers registered nurses to advance their careers with a flexible option. Nurses with bachelor's degree  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) recently received the Disabled American Veterans' Legislator of the Year award for his work supporting Hoosier veterans and their families. "As a fellow veteran, advocating for Hoosier veterans along with those who are currently serving is one of my top priorities," said Bartels, chair of the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee. "It's an honor  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Idaville Volunteer Fire Department will receive new personal protective equipment thanks to a $10 million statewide investment supported by State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer). Culp voted in support of the funding to supply sets of personal protective equipment including turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatuses to more than 60 volunteer fire departments across Indiana. Culp sa  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: With a continuing commitment to the vision of higher education at the highest proven value, faculty and staff compensation increases, and strategic investments, Purdue University trustees on Friday (June 7) adopted the university's operating budget for the 2025 fiscal year, with revenues modestly exceeding expenditures. Tuition will remain frozen at Purdue's West Lafayette campus for the 12th consecutive y  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University trustees on Friday (June 7) gave approval to plan, finance, construct and award construction contracts for an approximately 248,000-square-foot Academic Success Building on the Purdue University in Indianapolis campus. The Academic Success Building will be located near the intersection of West Street and Michigan Avenue. The mixed-use facility will provide several new classrooms and labor  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 10 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Rizan Hajji Mohamed bundled his pregnant wife into a car and drove from Los Angeles to Indianapolis because an online search identified only one program that grants high school diplomas to adults. The Syrian refugee arrived in a snowstorm, the first he'd ever seen. But Mohamed, now 42, was no stranger to desperate treks across the miles. He fled Aleppo, Syria, because the Bashar al-Assad regime was persecut  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (June 7) reaffirmed the university's commitment to institutional neutrality and delegated additional authority and responsibilities required for compliance with Senate Enrolled Act 202, set to become Indiana law July 1. Previously, at the April 5 stated meeting, Purdue trustees adopted a resolution that reaffirmed the university's institutional commitment t  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, June 11 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: A vibrant rural healthcare system requires not only an ongoing commitment to the education of current employees and the future healthcare workforce, but also to creating reciprocal partnerships across the region to improve healthcare for all. Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) recognizes the efforts of healthcare educators and providers who are helping achieve this mission.   more