FORT WAYNE, Indiana, June 25 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: Indiana Tech has named Dr. Xiaoli (Lucy) Yang as its new dean of the Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. Dr. Yang will begin her service at the university on Sept. 1, 2024. Dr. Yang comes to Indiana Tech from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, where she serves as professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. During her tenure as chair at Fairfiel  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by NiSource Inc. (NiSource) of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.200% Notes due 2029. 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 subsidiaries include a co  more

PORTER, Indiana, June 25 -- The Indiana Senate Democrats posted the following statement on June 24, 2024, from State Sen. Rodney Pol Jr., D-Chesterton: * * * This weekend, two juveniles were saved from drowning at Porter Beach through the utilization of recently installed life rings. State Senator Rodney Pol Jr. (D-Chesterton) issued the following statement in response to the incident: "This weekend could have ended in tragedy for two families in Northwest Indiana. However, due to the quick t  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 25 -- Krieg DeVault, a law firm, issued the following news on June 24, 2024: Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Randall ("Randy") C. Head has been elected as the Chairman of the Indiana Republican Party. Head, who was asked to serve as the GOP Chair by gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun, will remain a member of Krieg DeVault's Governmental Affairs Team, where he currently advises Government Affairs clients on a multitude of issues. Randy drew numerous accolades  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news: * * * DCED Secretary Rick Siger visited some small businesses that are fueling local and regional growth in Indiana County. Governor Shapiro has included $25 million for the new Main Street Matters program in his 2024-25 budget proposal to support small businesses and create vibrant downtowns and commercial corridors to attract visitors and businesses. * * * Departm  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 25 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Priority Health in its acquisition of Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHPNI). Priority Health is a Michigan-based health plan serving more than 1.3 million members per year that offers an extensive portfolio of health benefits options for employer groups and individuals, including Medicare and Medicaid plans. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, PHPNI   more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, June 25 -- The University of Saint Francis issued the following news: Through a unified collaboration of the University of Saint Francis, Chuck and Lisa Surack, and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, an exciting new chapter in the development of a vibrant arts district in downtown Fort Wayne has begun. The collaboration of shared vision and resources will benefit all partners and the community by supporting the continued growth of creative arts while enhancing the quality of lif  more