CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 29 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: By Amanda Gratsch Going into her sophomore year at the Mount, Niki Lippert '27 is thriving in the Communication and New Media Studies program, where she is honing her broadcasting skills in the Mount's campus-focused LIVE news program, The MSJ Morning Minute. The MSJ Morning Minute News Program is delivered by the Mount's Peak Productions students, a hands-on video production experience where class members com  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Attorney General William Tong today issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ohio v. EPA, temporarily staying the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recent rule implementing the "Good Neighbor Provision" of the Clean Air Act to limit cross-state ozone pollution into states like Connecticut. "This disappointing decision is a serious setba  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In this first week of the dog days of summer, Moreno continues to be "dogged" by his record "stiffing workers" that "could prove to be a liability." From supporting a national abortion ban to the "lie after lie" he has told throughout his campaign, Ohioans are learning they cannot trust Moreno to tell them the truth or fight for them. NEED-TO-KNOW THIS WEEK: * The two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: A recent profile from Mother Jones showcases Bernie Moreno's record "stiffing workers" "could prove to be a liability." From the many lawsuits clouding his campaign to his taxpayer-funded luxury car joyride, it is clear Moreno only looks out for himself. Mother Jones: He's a Car Dealer With a Surprising Business Record. He's Also Running for Senate in Ohio. Abby Vesoulis June 20, 2024 * But on a sunny day in Nov  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, June 29 (TNSres) -- Antioch University issued the following news: G. Funmilayo Tyson-Devoe, a 2024 graduate of Antioch's PhD in Leadership and Change, recently published her dissertation titled, Her Voice Matters: Life Histories of Black Women Teachers' Working Conditions. Through a series of research questions, Tyson-Devoe's dissertation focuses on the experiences of Black women who teach in urban schools during the era of education reform. The study centers around the r  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29 -- Ohio House Democrats issued the following news on June 28, 2024: The Ohio Jewish Caucus today celebrates Wednesday's passage from the Ohio House of Representatives of The Campus Accountability and Modernization to Protect University Students (CAMPUS) Act. The legislation marked a bipartisan effort to empower Ohio universities with essential tools to promote student safety and foster inclusive environments. The members of the Jewish Caucus, Reps. Casey Weinstein (D-Hu  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 29 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: Kevin Washburn, the chair of McDonald Hopkins' Cannabis and Psychedelics Practice Group, was chosen by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a "Go-To Lawyer for Cannabis Law." He was selected based on his accomplishments, representative matters, and experience. Kevin has over 20 years of industry-agnostic experience in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions leading both buyers and sellers through the entire transa  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29 -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Safety City Columbus kicks off on July 15 at Leawood Elementary School * * * Nationwide Children's Hospital and the City of Columbus are hosting the Safety City Columbus injury-prevention program for the third straight summer. Safety City Columbus is a free, four-day program for children ages 5 to 7 to learn more about traffic lights and safety, fire prevention safety, stranger awareness, polic  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 28 -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release: Nationwide Children's Hospital welcomes Antonio Cabrera, MD, FAAP, FAHA, FACC, FHFSA, as the division chief of cardiology and co-director of the Heart Center. Dr. Cabrera has been appointed professor of pediatrics at The Ohio State University and holds the Nationwide George H. Dunlap Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology. Previously, Dr. Cabrera served as the L. George Veasy Presidential Professor at t  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, June 29 -- Ashland University issued the following news: Jon Parrish Peede has hit the ground running in his new role as president of Ashland University and Ashland Theological Seminary. In less than a month leading AU, he has made a strong first impression via a flurry of meetings with faculty and staff members, as well as alumni and community leaders, such as Mayor Matt Miller. Even prior to officially starting in June, Peede was eager to get involved. He attended a ceremony i  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 28 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: As a future physician, Devin Barzallo wants to promote healthy equity and improve healthcare access for marginalized communities. The American Medical Association Foundation has taken note of Barzallo's commitment to serving vulnerable and underserved populations--awarding him the Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship of $10,000 toward his tuitio  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 28 -- Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement today on the passage of Senate Bill 98, legislation to protect Ohio entrepreneurs: "Our goal is clear, to make Ohio the best state in the nation to start and grow a business, and that includes looking out for our entrepreneurs." "As fraud and business scams continue to rise nationwide, Senate Bill 98 will ta  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 28 -- Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the statewide expansion of a new voter registration data integrity program(https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/directives/2024/dir2024-11_voterregistrationdataintegrity.pdf) aimed at improving the accuracy of Ohio's statewide voter rolls. The program initially launched with six county boards of elections, providing t  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, June 29 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: Shawnee State University's School of Education has introduced a new graduate level certificate in Deafblindness Education to begin in Fall 2024. The 15-credit hour program provides in-depth knowledge of needs and support for children with combined hearing-vision loss and is aligned with CEC standards for Deafblindness. The coursework will emphasize current issues and trends, communication, evaluation, teaching str  more

DAYTON, Ohio, June 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for June 28, 2024: * * * President Eric F. Spina describes in the Dayton Daily News how UD is prepared for changes in higher ed. Christopher Sheehan explains how Yellow Springs, Ohio, got its name. America, The Atlantic and National Catholic Reporter tapped faculty expertise. As changes come to higher education, UD is prepared (https://www.diigo.com/item/pdf/5q791/eb0c) Dayton Daily News E  more