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State Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Saturday July 27, 2024 ( 12 items )  

BAD NEWS BERNIE: 100 Days Until Election Day, Moreno Continues To Show Ohioans He's Out For Himself
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: As 100 days until #OHSEN general election approaches, Bernie Moreno continues to make it clear that he only looks out for himself. This week, Moreno faced scrutiny for comparing "[federal laws regulating alcohol] and regulating abortion federally" and quadrupling down in support of a national abortion ban in the past two weeks. Plus, Moreno was called out yet again for being a "liar" and being "only out for himself.  more

Dissertation Watch: Merging Theories for Social Justice Advocacy in Higher Education
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, July 27 (TNSres) -- Antioch University issued the following news: Camaron Miyamoto, a 2024 graduate of the EdD in Educational and Professional Practice, published his dissertation titled Daring to Lead with Humility: Merging Connective Leadership Theory and Critical Race Theory for Social Justice Advocacy in Higher Education (https://etd.ohiolink.edu/acprod/odb_etd/r/etd/search/10?p10_accession_num=antioch1716501508502096&clear=10&session=6016397719648). Through research  more

DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: 100 DAYS, 101 PROBLEMS SENATE REPUBLICANS HAVE WITH THEIR CANDIDATES, SENATE GOP'S OLYMPIC-SIZED EMBARRASSMENTS
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release on July 26, 2024: DAYS, EXAMPLES OF SENATE REPUBLICANS' CANDIDATE QUALITY PROBLEM -> Nearing 100 days out from Election Day, today the DSCC released 101 problems Senate Republicans have with their recruits -- from lies about their biographies to scandals stemming from their wealth and disqualifying policy positions on issues like reproductive freedom and Social Security and Medicare. MT AND OH  more

Love of Genealogy Leads to AU Grad Allison Lawrentz Barnhart Having Book Published
ASHLAND, Ohio, July 27 (TNSres) -- Ashland University issued the following news: Ashland University graduate Allison Lawrentz Barnhart started writing her book in the past tense, but quickly changed that. "I thought, 'This is going to be boring - this happened and that happened, and I don't want to do that,'" said Lawrentz Barnhart, describing how "The Record Keeper: The Unfolding of a Family Secret in the Age of Genetic Genealogy" began. "It's so much of a deeper story than that." So, she sw  more

Marshall University: Hollis Earns Regional Emmy
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 27 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Dan Hollis, a professor in Marshall University's W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications, was awarded an Emmy Award by the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Saturday, July 20, at a gala hosted by Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. The annual Emmy awards serve to recognize excellence in the full spectrum of television. Hollis received   more

Mount Union's Alpha Chi Omega Chapter Named Top Three in the Country at National Convention
ALLIANCE, Ohio, July 26 -- The University of Mount Union issued the following news: INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana -- The Alpha Eta chapter of Alpha Chi Omega sorority was one of three chapters in the United States awarded the National Council Trophy at the organization's National Convention on July 14. Alpha Eta, the chapter at the University of Mount Union, earned the award for the first time in its history, alongside chapters at the University of Georgia and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. According to t  more

National Republican Senatorial Committee: The Honeymoon is Over
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: After rushing out of the gates to endorse far-left radical Kamala Harris, down-ballot Democrats are quickly realizing how toxic her support for dangerously liberal policies will be to voters outside of California. In Ohio, Sherrod Brown immediately endorsed Harris but is already refusing to commit to campaigning with her. In Pennsylvania, Bob Casey endorsed Harris as "the best person to meet  more

Report Shows Link Between Inadequate Investments in Child Care and Millions of Dollars in Lost Salaries, Business Income, and Tax Revenue in Cuyahoga County
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 27 -- Cuyahoga County issued the following news release: A new economic report commissioned by Early Matters NEO, a group composed of Northeast Ohio's economic and child care system leaders, highlights Cuyahoga County's unaffordable and insufficient child care system for children under the age of five and its wide-reaching impact. Citing that "everyone pays the price" when expensive and scarce child care forces parents make difficult choices, the report details how family   more

Three of Ohio's 11 State Board of Education District Teachers of the Year Have AU Ties
ASHLAND, Ohio, July 27 -- Ashland University issued the following news: Three of Ohio's 11 State Board of Education District Teachers of the Year hold degrees from Ashland University. This year's outstanding cohort was announced July 17 by the State Board of Education. The State Board District Teachers of the Year with AU ties are Jennifer Winkler '12, who earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts and art education, and Danee Pinckney and Amanda Schaeffer, each of whom earned a master's in educa  more

University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for July 19-26
DAYTON, Ohio, July 27 -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for July 19-26, 2024:  * * * Political scientist Christopher Devine made another round of interviews with media worldwide after President Joe Biden's decision to not seek reelection. Faculty also talked to Inside Higher Ed, South Morning China Post and Catholic World Report. Replacing college assessments with performance reviews (https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/academic-life/2024  more

Wright State Psychology Team Studies Ways to Identify Fatigue in Pilots, Drivers
KENT, Ohio, July 27 (TNSres) -- Wright State University issued the following news: By Dennis Bova Researchers in Wright State University's Department of Psychology have received a $200,000 grant to identify eye movement and physiological indicators of fatigue and drowsiness in pilots and motorists. The project is called OPTICS - Ocular and Physio-Temporal Indicators of Cognitive State. "Of particular interest are the indicators that can be assessed in real time and used to detect and predict   more

Wright State Videographer Kris Sproles Wins Regional Emmy and Ohio Journalism Award
KENT, Ohio, July 26 -- Wright State University issued the following news: Kris Sproles, video content producer at Wright State University, won a Regional Emmy Award and a state journalism award for stories he produced for the Wright State Newsroom. Sproles received the Ohio Valley Emmy Award for Video Essayist from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences at its 60th anniversary gala on July 20 in Lexington, Kentucky. The chapter includes members in Ohio,  more