WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Erin Murphy, a communication strategist and former press secretary to Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, has been named senior director for media and public relations for Purdue University. Murphy, who stepped into the role Sept. 9, reports to Julie Rosa, vice president of communications, and will work closely with the university's senior officers, including the president, provost and treasurer. "Erin is a recog  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 12 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: The Indianapolis mayor's administration is facing a city-county council investigation into its handling of sexual harassment allegations against an employee. Indiana law doesn't allow for recall elections, and according to state code, impeachment proceedings against mayors would be heard by the Indiana General Assembly. An Indianapolis Star story about the procedures features ex  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 12 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: IU McKinney Professor Nicholas Georgakopoulos is among four legal scholars who have filed amicus briefs urging the United States Supreme Court to review a decision from the Ninth Circuit. The decision found that late-filed returns prevented a taxpayer from discharging his federal tax debt in bankruptcy. A story about the filing was published by Law360. Approaches to whether late-  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Sept. 12 -- Indiana University South Bend campus issued the following news release: * * * Ribbon-cutting ceremony ushers in new era of opportunities * * * On a bright Tuesday afternoon on the IU South Bend campus, the sentiments were even sunnier at a large gathering to celebrate the grand opening of the 20,000 square-foot Dwyer Healthcare Simulation Center. Representatives from the university and community expressed their enthusiasm and awe for the technical wonders to  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 12 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: The William S. and Christine S. Hall Center for Law and Health at IU McKinney School of Law was once again named a top school for health law in 2023-2024. PreLaw Magazine gave IU McKinney's health law program an A+ rating on page 39 of its back-to-school issue. The Hall Center has consistently achieved a top ranking in the annual survey of law schools with health-law programs. T  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue signs agreements allowing opportunities for online study programs, faculty exchanges and joint research efforts * * * Purdue University continues to expand its international horizons through the signing of partnerships with several Malaysian universities focusing on artificial intelligence and data science. Dimitrios Peroulis, Purdue's senior vice president for partnerships and on  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news wrap up on Sept. 11, 2024: * * * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. * * * Study on sensor-based estimation of nutrition and surrounding environment Researchers need adult volunteers ages 18 and older to try a new mobile app and wearable device that records what they eat. The purpose of this study is to test a mobile, image-based application and a wearable   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 13 -- Duke Energy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Advanced tools, customized training and life-saving equipment boost community safety and resiliency during ongoing storm season and beyond * * * Just as Duke Energy makes extensive preparations ahead of severe weather and other emergencies, Duke Energy Foundation is committed to helping ensure its communities are well prepared before disaster strikes. During the past five years, Duke Ener  more