Thursday - October 31, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Wednesday September 25, 2024 ( 11 items )  

ABC's the Wonderful World of Disney Fall Movie Lineup Kicks Off With World Television Premiere of 2023's 'The Little Mermaid'
BURBANK, California, Sept. 24 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: ABC and The Wonderful World of Disney unveil the lineup of beloved hits and fan-favorite films to air Sundays this fall. Highlights include the world television premiere of "The Little Mermaid" (2023), the live-action reimagining of the Oscar(r)-winning animated musical classic, and broadcast television debuts of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," "Haunted Mansion" (2023) and "Hocus Pocus 2  more

Britt Kaufmann '96 to read newly released poetry book
GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 24 -- Goshen College issued the following news: What: Poetry reading from "Midlife Calculus," a new book by Britt Kaufmann '96 When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 7:30 8:30 p.m. Location: Koinonia Room, College Mennonite Church Tickets: Free and open to the public When Britt Kaufmann '96 graduated from Goshen College with an English Education degree, she didn't anticipate becoming a math tutor in the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina. Nor, when she decided to ta  more

Data Shows Positive Trends in Enrollment, Retention and Graduation Rates at IU Northwest
GARY, Indiana, Sept. 25 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * Enrollment hours see first year-to-year increase since 2010, university initiatives lead to continued student success * * * Enrollment and retention rates are seeing positive trends at Indiana University Northwest, according to IU's official campus census report. The Northwest campus has also seen overwhelmingly positive trends in graduation rates, grades and more among students. These positi  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Sept. 30 - Oct. 4
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 25 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, September 30, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 46046; ALJ: SCHUSTER; TIME: 1:30 P.M.; COMMISSIONER: HUSTON; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 COMPLAINT OF MITCHELL PLASTICS AGAINST INDIANA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC. AND THE CITY OF CHARLESTOWN, INDIANA CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE. (Per Docket Entry issued September 6, 2024, this hearing is continued to   more

Professor From Japan Visits IU McKinney
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 25 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: Professor Koju Hirose of Aomori Chuo Gakuin University in Japan recently visited IU McKinney School of Law and Professor Jim Nehf. Professor Hirose presented his paper at the at the 17th Conference of the International Association of Consumer Law, which took place at IU McKinney in 2019 and was hosted by Professor Nehf. Professor Hirose is studying the Japanese Civil Code and Con  more

Purdue Global Manufacturing Expert: Running a Plant is More Than Just the Finished Item on the Assembly Line
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 24, 2024, with professor Toney Ferguson: * * * Understanding skill sets, how departments interact are keys to plant's success * * * Toney Ferguson worked 16 years in a variety of supervisory and administrative roles in manufacturing settings. At the end of the day, knowing what the factory produces is key. But equipping, managing and training plant employees are what keeps the factory going and   more

Purdue Researchers Acquire and Analyze Data Through AI Network That Predicts Maize Yield
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzz phrase of 2024. Though far from that cultural spotlight, scientists from agricultural, biological and technological backgrounds are also turning to AI as they collaborate to find ways for these algorithms and models to analyze datasets to better understand and predict a world impacted by climate change. In a recent paper published in Frontiers in Plant Sci  more

Purdue University: Biotech Company Eradivir Closes $10.25M Series A Funding Round to Complete Phase 2a Study of Influenza Therapeutic
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Eradivir, a preclinical biotech company that develops antiviral therapeutics, has completed a $10.25 million Series A funding round. The funding will be used to conduct a Phase 2a challenge study of its EV25 influenza treatment. CEO Martin Low said EV25 consistently outperforms the current standard of care for influenza in preclinical models. "Within 24 hours of taking EV25, the amount of live v  more

Purdue University: Staff Excellence - External Data Analytics
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Multiple times each year, Purdue University's status as a first-class academic institution is cemented in rankings released by agencies across the globe. But behind the scenes, the process of vetting and interpreting the data necessary to compile the rankings and size them up against those of peer universities falls to one team -- External Data Analytics. "We are ensuring that the university is   more

USI College of Liberal Arts Announces New Archaeology Lab With Open House
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 25 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The University of Southern Indiana's World Languages and Cultures Department recently moved its Archaeology Lab to the former computer lab in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The Archaeology Lab was previously housed in the Public Safety building but has now found a new permanent home. To celebrate the new lab, an open house will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, September 30 in the lower l  more

VU Hosts Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Economic Development Corporation
VINCENNES, Indiana, Sept. 25 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: Vincennes University was proud to welcome Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg, and key corporate leaders for a quarterly board meeting of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) on the Vincennes Campus on Thursday, Sept. 19. The meeting helped spotlight VU's essential role in educating and training Hoosiers to drive Indiana's economic growth and success. Holcomb  more