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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Wednesday September 11, 2024 ( 12 items )  

Ind. House Republicans: Hendricks County Legislators - Local Schools Receive State Funding Boost for Safety Upgrades
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Hendricks County schools recently received more than $526,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said the funding is part of the state's biennial budget passed in 2023, which made significant investments in school safety. In all, 499 schools across Indiana's 92 counties received $24 million   more

Ind. House Republicans: Henry County Legislators - Local Schools Receive State Funding Boost for Safety Upgrades
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Henry County schools recently received more than $241,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers. State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) said the funding is part of the state's biennial budget passed in 2023, which made significant investments in school safety. In all, 499 schools across Indiana's 92 counties received $24 million tot  more

Ind. House Republicans: Ledbetter - Local School Receives State Funding Boost for Safety Upgrades
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Pike County School Corp. received $81,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh). Ledbetter said the funding is part of the state's biennial budget passed in 2023, which made significant investments in school safety. In all, 499 schools across Indiana's 92 counties received $24 million total in state match  more

Ind. House Republicans: Rep. Baird - Local Schools Receive State Funding Boost for Safety Upgrades
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Putnam County schools received more than $272,300 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle). Baird said the funding is part of the state's biennial budget passed in 2023, which made significant investments in school safety. In all, 499 schools across Indiana's 92 counties received $24 million total in state mat  more

Ind. House Republicans: State Reps. Haggard, Mayfield - Local Schools Receive State Funding Boost for Safety Upgrades
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Morgan County schools received more than $233,600 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville). Haggard said the funding is part of the state's biennial budget passed in 2023, which made significant investments in school safety. In all, 499 schools across Ind  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Schmitt Sworn in as Senate District 48 State Senator
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) was sworn in as state senator for Senate District 48 by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Geoffrey Slaughter in the Senate Chamber today. Schmitt succeeds former State Sen. Mark Messmer, who resigned from his position Tuesday, Sept. 3. Schmitt will finish the remainder of Messmer's term through November 2026, serving Crawford, Dubois, Gibson, Pe  more

Indiana Institute of Technology: Mathematics Professor Burke Earns 2024 Leepoxy Award for Teaching Innovation
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: Crysta Burke, assistant professor of mathematics, was named the winner of Indiana Tech's 2024 Leepoxy Award for Teaching Innovation. She received her award during Indiana Tech's convocation ceremony on Aug. 28. The Leepoxy Award for Teaching Innovation was established in 2008 by community supporter and owner of Leepoxy Plastics, Larry Lee. It is given annually to a full-time faculty member who: * Chall  more

IU School of Nursing Addresses State's Nursing Shortage With Largest Beginning Class Ever
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: The Indiana University School of Nursing is working to solve the state's nursing shortage by expanding enrollment across both undergraduate and graduate levels, welcoming its largest cohort of beginning nursing students ever this year. Nearly 450 new undergraduate students are starting in the school's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program this fall semester -- the largest beginning cohort in the school's   more

Kellogg Institute for International Studies: Study Shows Promise of Low-Intensity Prenatal Mental Health Interventions for Pregnant Women
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news: Intimate partner violence is a pervasive problem around the world. In many countries, including in Peru, women and children are at disproportionate risk of exposure to adversity. Recent work in the Lima metropolitan area with women of reproductive age has placed lifetime intimate partner violence prevalence for women b  more

Marian University Earns College of Distinction Honors for Fifth Consecutive Year
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024-25 College of Distinction, marking the fifth consecutive year it has received this prestigious honor. This distinction, awarded by Colleges of Distinction, highlights Marian's unwavering commitment to providing a personalized and student-centered education. The rigorous vetting and interview process reaffirmed that Marian excels in the four core areas   more

Ten Members of the IU McKinney Family Among Diversity in Law Honorees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: IU McKinney celebrates the 10 members of the law school family who will be honored at the Indiana Lawyer's Diversity in Law awards program on October 2. Dean Karen E. Bravo will take part in a panel discussion during the event. Lacy Johnson, J.D. '81, a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister, was chosen for the Trail Blazer award, which is the highest Diversity in Law honor. It r  more

VU and University of Evansville Expand Guaranteed Admission Agreement
VINCENNES, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: Vincennes University (VU) and the University of Evansville (UE) are pleased to announce an expansion of its Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA), enhancing the pathway for VU students to seamlessly transition to UE. This agreement reflects both institutions' ongoing commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education and ensuring students have a clear and supportive route to completing their bachelor's degre  more