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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Friday August 16, 2024 ( 4 items )  

In memoriam: William H. 'Bill' Leahy, professor emeritus of economics
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 15 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: William H. "Bill" Leahy, professor emeritus of economics at the University of Notre Dame, died Sunday (Aug. 11). He was 89. Leahy was an indelible figure at the University of Notre Dame and worked in the Department of Economics for 54 years before his retirement in 2020. Throughout his career, his research focused on labor economics, collective bargaining, arbitration and industrial relations. He also publi  more

Indiana Department of Transportation and Department of Natural Resources Host Successful HEC-RAS Training at Marian University's Witchger School of Engineering
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 15 -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University is pleased to announce that the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) successfully conducted a comprehensive two-day HEC-RAS training at the Witchger School of Engineering. Held on July 15 and July 22, the sessions brought together 24 professionals for an immersive and educational experience focused on floodplain management, hydraulic analysis, an  more

IU Studying 'Subconcussions' to Preserve Safety, Fun in Youth Sports
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University is at the forefront of neuroscience research that could identify new ways to protect young athletes from risks associated with repeated, small blows to the head. Kei Kawata, a research scientist at IU and former athletic trainer for professional sports, is leading the country's largest study of subconcussive impacts in high school football players. "It used to be we didn't know a  more

Marian University Launches Black Leadership Initiative to Empower Future Black Leaders
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 15 -- Marian University issued the following news: Indianapolis, Ind. Marian University is proud to announce the launch of the Black Leadership Initiative (BLI), a transformative program aimed at equipping Black students with experiences, knowledge, and opportunities to become influential leaders within their communities and excel in their academic pursuits at Marian University. This program represents a continuation in Marian's commitment to living out its Catholic   more