COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: American Electric Power received conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Program Office (LPO) to support the company's upgrade of nearly 5,000 miles of transmission lines in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and West Virginia. These upgrades replace existing transmission lines in existing rights-of-way with new lines capable of carrying more energy. The upgrades will provide enh  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Jan. 17 -- Antioch University issued the following news: Black women have long stood at the intersection of democracy and liberation. Their voices, advocacy, and resilience have propelled progress toward equity and justice, yet their contributions often remain underrecognized and underappreciated. As Judge Faye Chess said in a recent panel discussion hosted by Antioch University, "We have always been there, helping to lead the march. We have a voice. We have a reason to be  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- Antioch University issued the following news: Antioch University created an intricate ofrenda for the Dia de los Muertos celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. The ofrenda, or altar, was created by students, faculty, and staff from Antioch's Los Angeles campus, especially those from the MA in Clinical Psychology, which sponsored it. The ofrenda paid tribute to the departed and highlighted Antioch's commitment to fostering social justice  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- Ashland University issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2025: Daniel Fox has announced he will step down as dean of Ashland University's Dauch College of Business and Economics, effective May 31. Fox, who had been serving as dean or interim dean since May 2022, will return to his role as a faculty member. "We are grateful for Dean Fox's three years of leadership in the College of Business and Economics. He oversaw the college through an important and successful accre  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- Ashland University issued the following news: Ashland University's Homeschool and Classical Learning Center will host a homeschool conference on Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., featuring acclaimed speaker Todd Wilson. It will be held at John C. Myers Convocation Center (638 Jefferson St.). The second annual conference brings together families from the homeschooling community with the goal to make connections, share ideas and receive practical advice for their o  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers report plasmons in boron-doped diamond; quantum applications * * * Diamond, often celebrated for its unmatched hardness and transparency, has emerged as an exceptional material for high-power electronics and next-generation quantum optics. Diamond can be engineered to be as electrically conductive as a metal, by introducing impurities such as the element boron. Researche  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Paul Hembekides, known as "Hembo" to ESPN viewers is a a 2012 graduate of Cedarville University. He is a premier researcher and analyst for ESPN, working regularly with Mike "Greeny" Greenberg. Known for his wit and expertise on sports television and radio, Hembo reflects on his collegiate baseball career, spiritual journey, and professional success. On the Ce  more

ALLIANCE, Ohio, Jan. 17 -- The University of Mount Union issued the following news: The University of Mount Union is pleased to announce a partnership with Say Yes Cleveland to offer scholarships to eligible students and help ensure their college dreams are within reach. Mount Union will have five scholarships available to first-year undergraduate students attending a Say Yes-eligible Cleveland school. These scholarships will meet the cost of tuition and technology fees for up to eight semeste  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 17 (TNSjou) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * After treatment, nearsightedness progresses at age-expected rate * * * Young nearsighted kids who wear bifocal contact lenses that slow uncoordinated eye growth do not lose the benefits of the treatment once they stop wearing the lenses, new research shows. The study is a follow-up to a clinical trial published in 2020 showing that soft multifocal contact lenses with a heavy dose of added reading powe  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, Jan. 17 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Artists Alicia Brown, Lance Johnson to Join Actress Erika Alexander in March at Ohio Wesleyan Event * * * Visual artists Alicia Brown and Lance Johnson will highlight Ohio Wesleyan University's 2025 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium, which also will feature award-winning actress and activist Erika Alexander as its keynote speaker. Born in Jamaica, Alicia Brown uses portraiture to investigate colonial his  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 18 (TNSwrap) -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for Jan. 10-17: Business Insider, La Vanguardia in Spain and Catholic outlets nationwide interviewed UD faculty. Several regional and local outlets highlighted UD's Choose Ohio First award from the state of Ohio. * * * Mark Zuckerberg says he wants more 'masculine energy' at Meta. So, why don't more men use Facebook? (https://www.yahoo.com/news/mark-zuckerberg-says-wants-more-095901565.htm  more

KENT, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- The Wright State University Foundation issued the following news: By Kim Patton The Wright State University Foundation is now accepting applications for Students First Fund grants. Since its inception in 2019, the program has awarded nearly $300,000 in grants to support innovative ideas that help students succeed, thrive, persist, graduate and begin their careers. "We are pleased to offer the Students First Fund grants program once again," said Scott Rash, president an  more