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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Thursday August 08, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Barnes & Thornburg Announces Significant Lease Expansion In Chicago, Reflecting Firm's Organic Growth
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 8 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2024: CHICAGO - Barnes & Thornburg is pleased to announce the expansion of its downtown Chicago office, marking the city's largest law firm lease transaction to date this year, according to Savills. Under the agreement, the firm's office at One North Wacker will grow by 30 percent, spanning 96,000 square feet and occupying floors 42 through 45 of the Irvine Company's trophy tower. T  more

CHIPS Act Architects at Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Welcome Commerce Department's SK Hynix Announcement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue issued the following news: * * * Keith Krach with Indiana Senator Todd Young and his team during the CHIPS and Science Act signing ceremony at the White House, August 10, 2022. CHIPS and Science Act Award to Purdue-based SK hynix Helps Realize Bipartisan Bill's Potential to Secure Trusted Tech Supply Chain * * * WEST LAFAYETTE, IN & WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, whose leadership was ins  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Aug. 12-16
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 8 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, August 12, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 46058; ALJ: LOYD; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: BENNETT; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 VERIFIED PETITION OF SOUTHERN INDIANA GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A CENTERPOINT ENERGY INDIANA SOUTH ("CEI SOUTH") FOR AN ORDER (1) AUTHORIZING CEI SOUTH TO ENTER INTO A POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT ("PPA") TO PURCHASE ENERGY AND CAPACITY FROM A 147 M  more

IU Faculty, Students Contribute to Bloomington Extreme Heat Action Plan
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 8 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: During a summer in which cities across the U.S. are experiencing exceptionally high temperatures, Indiana University students and faculty are working with the City of Bloomington to develop an extreme heat action plan for the community. The plan is being informed by collaborations spanning urban heat education, outreach, data collection and analysis. The results of these activities will help city leaders iden  more

IU Leads Financial Wellness Alliance to Help Students Overcome Barriers to Graduation
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 8 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Money-related barriers to college students' success have expanded from debt and financial literacy to food insecurity and homelessness. Fortunately for higher education institutions, Indiana University is a national leader on this topic and a key resource with the programs and networking it offers. IU is home to the Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance, commonly referred to as HEFWA, which is hosted w  more

IU Northwest Joins First Scholars Network to Advance, Improve Outcomes for First-Generation College Students
GARY, Indiana, Aug. 8 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * Campus selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network * * * FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, recently announced Indiana University Northwest as a member of the national network. IU Northwest was selected as one of eighty new member institutions due to the campus's demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-  more

Marian University Receives Grant to Support Riverside Education Innovation District and Improve Near Northwest Area
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 7 -- Marian University issued the following news: Indianapolis Marian University has received a grant of $25 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, College and Community Collaboration (CCC). The grant will support the development of the Riverside Education Innovation District (REID), utilizing the expertise of the Klipsch Educators College (KEC) to drive significant improvements in educational attainment in the Near Northwest Area (NNW) of Indianap  more

Notre Dame launches new master's in digital marketing
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 7 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business is launching a specialized master's program designed to meet the increasing demand for professionals in digital marketing, which is projected to be one of the fastest-growing career sectors in the next decade. The Notre Dame Master of Science in Digital Marketing (MSDM) is a 10-month residential program for individuals interested in careers in digita  more

P-12 Teachers Across Indiana Bring Global, Science Expertise to the Classroom Thanks to IU
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 8 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Science continues to advance as the global economy rapidly changes, and P-12 students must acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the careers of tomorrow. It's up to educators to make sure they are sharing the most up-to-date information with these students in an engaging way. As a premier research institution, Indiana University offers high-quality professional development opportunities to teachers acros  more