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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Wednesday March 19, 2025 ( 13 items )  

2025 NFL Draft: Ranking RB prospects, No. 1 to 31
CANTON, Ohio, March 18 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL Draft: Ranking RB prospects, No. 1 to 31 With the 2025 NFL Draft on the horizon -- April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin -- NFL Network analyst and former All-Pro running back Maurice Jones-Drew eyes one of the deepest running back classes in recent memory. Here is MJD's ranking of the 31 RB prospects who participated in this year's NFL Scouting Combine, factoring in the workouts   more

Bengals WRs Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins grateful to remain teammates, appreciative of Joe Burrow 'vouching' for them after signing extensions
CANTON, Ohio, March 18 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bengals WRs Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins grateful to remain teammates, appreciative of Joe Burrow 'vouching' for them after signing extensions With extensions for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the Bengals finally silenced the persistent questions regarding their future at receiver. Tuesday was meant for celebration as Chase and Higgins officially signed their contracts and addressed the  more

Cam Heyward on potential addition of Aaron Rodgers: 'Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don't'
CANTON, Ohio, March 18 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cam Heyward on potential addition of Aaron Rodgers: 'Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don't' Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward is tired of waiting to find out who will quarterback his club in 2025. During the latest episode of the Not Just Football with Cam Heyward podcast, the star said he's "tired of talking about the quarterback situation."   more

Case Western Reserve: Bacteria Invade Brain After Implanting Medical Devices
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 19 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: * * * Bacteria invade brain after implanting medical devices New research could transform design of brain implants for neurological disorders to make them safer, more effective Brain implants hold immense promise for restoring function in patients with paralysis, epilepsy and other neurological disorders. But a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University has discovered that bacteria c  more

Eagles two-time Super Bowl-winner Brandon Graham retires after 15 seasons
CANTON, Ohio, March 18 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Eagles two-time Super Bowl-winner Brandon Graham retires after 15 seasons A Philadelphia favorite is flying into the sunset as a Super Bowl champion. Brandon Graham, a member of each of the Philadelphia Eagles franchise's Super Bowl-winning teams, announced Tuesday that he is retiring after 15 seasons -- all with Philly. "To Philadelphia, we didn't start so tight as you know. You mad  more

Incoming BW President Lee Fisher to Speak at Spring Commencement
BEREA, Ohio, March 19 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * Incoming BW President Lee Fisher to speak at Spring Commencement Fisher, who officially begins his role leading BW on July 1, is already a welcomed and familiar face on campus, along with his wife, Peggy Zone Fisher. Since being named as the University's 10th president, Fisher has actively attended campus events, including an introduction to faculty and staff, the opening of a pop-up Women's Center and the  more

Miami's New Quantum Computing Degree Approved by Ohio Department of Higher Education
OXFORD, Ohio, March 19 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Miami's new Quantum Computing degree approved by Ohio Department of Higher Education Innovative major set to launch in August By Josh Chapin Miami University's groundbreaking Bachelor of Science in Quantum Computing is now official. The major, the first of its kind for an Ohio institution, was approved March 12 by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. This latest step followed approvals from Miami's University S  more

Narrative-Driven Educational Practice: Guiding Principles for Academic Success of Black and Latinx Male Collegians | Dissertation Watch
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, March 19 -- Antioch University issued the following news: * * * Narrative-Driven Educational Practice: Guiding Principles for Academic Success of Black and Latinx Male Collegians | Dissertation Watch Christopher T. James, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD from the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has written and published a dissertation titled, Narrative-Driven Educational Practice: Guiding Principles for Academic Success of Black and Latinx Male Collegia  more

New Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp 'looking forward to' playing Rams twice a season
CANTON, Ohio, March 18 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * New Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp 'looking forward to' playing Rams twice a season History was made and left by Cooper Kupp for the Los Angeles Rams franchise. A triple crown winner who was voted the Super Bowl MVP after L.A.'s win over the Cincinnati Bengals to conclude the 2021 season, Kupp's contributions cannot be overstated. However, after a rather unceremonious exit from the Rams tha  more

Newberry College Speech & Debate shines at Pi Kappa Delta National Speech and Debate Tournament
NEWBERRY, South Carolina, March 18 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Speech & Debate shines at Pi Kappa Delta National Speech and Debate Tournament NEWBERRY, S.C. -- The Newberry College Speech & Debate Team had a strong outing at the Pi Kappa Delta National Speech and Debate Tournament, held March 13-17 at Ohio University. It marked the first appearance for the team at this competition, one of the largest tournaments in the country. Pi Delta Kappa is a nat  more

NFL news roundup: Vikings signing former first-round CB Jeff Okudah
CANTON, Ohio, March 18 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Vikings signing former first-round CB Jeff Okudah NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. * NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order * READ : 2025 NFL free agency tracker SIGNINGS * TE Shane Zylstra is signing with Detroit, his agent announced. SIGNINGS   more

State District Court of Appeals Blocks Ohio's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Minors, in an Historic Win for Families and Bodily Autonomy
NEW YORK, March 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * State District Court of Appeals Blocks Ohio's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Minors, in an Historic Win for Families and Bodily Autonomy COLUMBUS- Today, in an historic win for bodily autonomy and LGBTQ+ Ohioans, a three judge pa  more

Trio of Retired AU Faculty Members Receive Emeritus Status
ASHLAND, Ohio, March 19 -- Ashland University issued the following news: * * * Trio of retired AU faculty members receive emeritus status ASHLAND, Ohio - Three former Ashland University faculty members have received emeritus status, as announced by the Office of the President. Emeritus faculty status can be granted to faculty members who completed at least 15 years of full-time service at AU. Receiving emeritus status recognizes the individual's long-term contributions to AU in the areas of   more