GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 25 -- Goshen College issued the following news: The influencer and model opens up about her journey to virality, success, and self-assurance. Social media isn't the first place most people turn to when they need a confidence boost, but if you're following Achieng Agutu, a quick scroll through her TikTok page can be as healing as FaceTiming a friend for a pick-me-up. Whether the "tweet and deleters" are bringing down your mood, or you need help defeating your inner critic  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 26 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partners Andrew Baese and Sarah Jenkins have both been appointed as ACTEC fellows in Minneapolis and Indiana. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) is an organization of trust and estate lawyers and law professors in the United States and around the world. ACTEC's peer-elected Fellows are at the top of their profession, committed to maintaining excellence in the trust and estate legal field   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 26 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Sept. 25, 2024 - CenterPoint Energy today announced the launch of its first-ever Customer Experience Collaborative (CEC), an initiative designed to give residential and small business customers a direct engagement opportunity with company leaders. Starting today, applications are open for southwestern Indiana electric and/or natural gas customers interested in participating in this new program,   more

GARY, Indiana, Sept. 26 -- 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

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Sept. 26 -- DePauw University issued the following news: DePauw University is nurturing the next generation of artists, innovators and creative leaders with the launch of the Creative School, a transformative initiative dedicated to collaboration and multidisciplinary exploration. This newest school is a critical component of DePauw's Bold & Gold 2027 Strategic Plan, reinforcing the university's commitment to academic excellence and preparing students to be the leaders the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Yesterday, the DNC greeted Trump in Indiana, Pennsylvania, with a special message calling him out for being scared to face Vice President Harris in a second debate despite previously boasting that he'd debate "anytime, anywhere." As a result, in mobile billboards and billboards spread across the city of Indiana, PA, the DNC spotlighted Trump going back on his word, taunting him as too "chicken" to deba  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 26 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: MOUNT VERNON, Ind. - Ports of Indiana and OmniTRAX have announced the creation of the Mount Vernon Railroad to serve the Southwest Indiana port. The railroad's new logo features the maroon and gray colors of the Mount Vernon community schools, and students from the city's three local elementary schools have been invited to participate in a contest to name the two locomotives that will operate at the port.  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 26 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following Raatz Roundup on Sept. 24, 2024, from State Sen. Jeff Raatz, R-Richmond: * * * As our state economy continues to grow and change, the importance of work-based learning will only increase. As it does, the Indiana Career Scholarship Account (CSA) program will become more important in our efforts to prepare the workforce of tomorrow. Established by a law I sponsored in 2023, the program provides a $5,000 grant   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 26 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) is being honored by Lakeshore Public Media with a Champion of Early Childhood Development award for his efforts to improve child care in Indiana. The Champion of Early Childhood Development award is awarded to those who have significantly impacted early childhood education and development in the region. Charbonneau is being recognized with this award for  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, Sept. 26 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: The Vincennes University Information Technology Department hosted a Women IN Tech Symposium and Showcase on Sept. 18, as part of the state of Indiana's Women IN Tech Week, celebrated from September 15-22, 2024. This dedicated week highlighted the extensive contributions of women in the technology industry and inspires future generations of women to pursue careers in technology fields. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Stati  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 25 -- Marian University issued the following news: Congratulations to Dr. Robert Daze, DO '18, Nathaniel Oommen, OMS-4 '25, and Krutil Patel, OMS-4 '25, on the recent publication of their collaborative manuscript, "Interdigital Macerated Plaques." This article explores a bacterial infection commonly misdiagnosed as athlete's foot, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between conditions to ensure accurate and effective treatment. Oommen remarks, "Collaborat  more