| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday November 21, 2025 ( 36 items ) |
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Biden-Harris Justice Department Gathered Chairman Jordan's Phone Records for Over Two Years
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Biden-Harris Justice Department Gathered Chairman Jordan's Phone Records for Over Two Years
In response to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan's request for documents and communications between Verizon Wireless and former Special Counsel Jack Smith, newly obtained documents reveal that the Biden-Harris Administration Justice Department
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Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), along with Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), led introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act (link is external) with Reps. Mark Messmer (IN-08), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), and Mike Rulli (OH-06) to fund the restoration of the Ohio
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Case Western Reserve: Cleveland's Famous Sea Monster Gets a Scientific Update
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Cleveland's famous sea monster gets a scientific update
New research reveals Dunkleosteus was an oddball among ancient armored fishes
By Diana Steele
About 360 million years ago, the shallow sea above present-day Cleveland was home to a fearsome apex predator: Dunkleosteus terrelli. This 14-foot armored fish ruled the Late Devonian seas with razor-sharp bone blades instead of teeth, making it among
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Case Western Reserve: Mandel School's Dana Prince Featured as Guest on American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Webinar
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Mandel School's Dana Prince featured as guest on American Foundation for Suicide Prevention webinar
Dana Prince, associate professor at Case Western Reserve University's Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, was a guest speaker at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's virtual summit.
At this webinar, which features local and national experts to foster community
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Case Western Reserve: Medicine's Parameswaran Ramakrishnan Publishes Reflection in Pathogens and Immunity
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Medicine's Parameswaran Ramakrishnan publishes reflection in Pathogens and Immunity
Parameswaran Ramakrishnan, associate professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, recently shared a personal reflection on the late David Baltimore--American biologist and former president of the California Institute of Technology.
Ramakrishnan's article, titled "An Era Ended, But the Legacy Linger
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Case Western Reserve: Paving the Future - Alumna's Support for Technology Endowment Keeps Dental Students Ahead of the Curve
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Paving the future: Alumna's support for technology endowment keeps dental students ahead of the curve
By Amanda Brower
For Lisa Alvetro, DDS (DEN '93), giving back is not just an act of generosity--it's a professional responsibility.
For the past 20 years, Alvetro has volunteered her time and expertise working with residents in the orthodontic department at Case Western Reserve University School of
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Cedarville University: Global Partnership Brings Dignity to Children With Disabilities
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Cedarville University issued the following news:
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Global Partnership Brings Dignity to Children With Disabilities
By Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer
Despite millions of diagnoses worldwide, autism remains widely misunderstood, including within churches. It is a complex disability that affects individuals in different ways, presenting a range of abilities and challenges.
Dr. Megan Brown, associate professor of education at Cedarville Univers
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Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Markup to Reform Appliance and Building Policies
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on Nov. 19, 2025:
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Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Markup to Reform Appliance and Building Policies
Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's markup of eight bills.
Subcommittee Chairman Latta's opening statement as prepared
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Cleveland Clinic Patient and Basketball Standout To Receive Jim Donovan Courage Award At 26th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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Cleveland Clinic Patient and Basketball Standout To Receive Jim Donovan Courage Award At 26th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards
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Fifteen-year-old Elyria High School basketball player Myles Grimmett is being recognized for his extraordinary perseverance and determination. Nearly a decade after undergoing a pioneering surgery at Cleveland Clinic that used a bone from his leg to reco
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Congressman Taylor Introduces the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Taylor Introduces the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02), Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), and Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17) today introduced the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, which would require all testing required to earn a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to be conducted in English. This bill
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CWRU's Bhagya Nallaperuma Co-Authors Review on Sustainable Starch Alternatives
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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CWRU's Bhagya Nallaperuma co-authors review on sustainable starch alternatives
Bhagya Nallaperuma, safety services specialist in Case Western Reserve University's Environmental Health and Safety department, recently co-authored a review on sustainable starch alternatives, which was published in the Journal of Future Foods.
The article--titled "Exploring the potential of underutilized starch
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Energy Subcommittee Advances Eight Appliance and Building Reform Bills to Full Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025:
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Energy Subcommittee Advances Eight Appliance and Building Reform Bills to Full Committee
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a markup of eight bills.
"Burdensome regulations have driven up costs and put home ownership out of reach for millions of Americans," said Chairman Latta. "T
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GE Aerospace to Invest USD 14 Million to Expand Pune Manufacturing Capability
EVENDALE, Ohio, Nov. 20 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release:
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GE Aerospace to Invest USD 14 Million to Expand Pune Manufacturing Capability
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The announcement comes as GE Aerospace's Pune facility celebrates its tenth year of operation.
Pune, India, November 20, 2025 : GE Aerospace has announced a USD 14 millio
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House Passes Latta's REFINER Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Latta's REFINER Act
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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Energy, announced that the House of Representatives has passed his Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act to help increase energy refining capacity in the United States.
Over the last several years, North Ameri
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Husted Delivers Senate Floor Speech on Lowering Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Husted delivers Senate floor speech on lowering health care costs
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor to discuss his bill that just became law, the SMART OTC Act, and outline a framework to lower health care costs.
Key excerpts include:
"Mr. President, as I've said on this floor many times, the government shutdown had many victims. Air traffic controlle
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ICYMI: Moreno Touts Conservative Victories at Breitbart Policy Event
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Moreno Touts Conservative Victories at Breitbart Policy Event
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WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) participated in Breitbart's News Event with Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow to highlight Senate Republicans and the Trump administration's work to deliver on their promises to the American people. The conversation included the Trump administration's work to make everyda
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ICYMI: Rep. Lloyd Smucker Discusses the National Debt Crisis on 'Keep Faith America' Podcast with Host Former Gov. John Kasich
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Lloyd Smucker Discusses the National Debt Crisis on 'Keep Faith America' Podcast with Host Former Gov. John Kasich
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LANCASTER - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) joined John Kasich, former House Budget Committee Chairman and Governor of Ohio, on his podcast, 'Keep Faith America,' to discuss the growing national debt and what Congress is doing to fix our fiscal trajectory.
America's nat
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Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Advanced Economies Integrate Climate Metrics in Budgets; Emerging Nations Build Foundations
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Nov. 21 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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Advanced economies integrate climate metrics in budgets; emerging nations build foundations
Governments are increasingly adopting green budget frameworks to ensure better synergy between public spending and their climate commitments.
Key Takeaways:
Green budgeting promotes better policy coherence, helping governments prioritise low-carbon, climate-resilient
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Kaptur, Latta Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Rename US Navy Vessel in Honor of Rear Admiral Alene B. Duerk
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Kaptur, Latta Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Rename US Navy Vessel in Honor of Rear Admiral Alene B. Duerk
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) introduced the bipartisan Rear Admiral Alene Duerk Ship Renaming Act of 2025, legislation to honor one of Northwest Ohio's most distinguished trailblazers in military history, Rear Admiral Alene Ber
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Landsman Announces $11.5M Federal Grant for Clean SORTA Buses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Landsman Announces $11.5M Federal Grant for Clean SORTA Buses
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Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) announced the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) will receive $11.5 million in federal grant funding through the Low or No Emission Bus Grant Program.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded SORTA $11,498,030 to purchase or lease low- or no-emission
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Lubrizol Drives Sustainable Innovation in Asia Pacific Coatings Market
WICKLIFFE, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news:
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Lubrizol Drives Sustainable Innovation in Asia Pacific Coatings Market
Lubrizol continues to strengthen its commitment to the Asia Pacific region by delivering a robust portfolio of innovative dispersant, wax additive, and resin technologies designed to help formulators of coatings, inks, and packaging applications meet and exceed their sustainability goals.
With a focus on enabling env
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McGarvey Announces Community Endorsements for Bill to Fund Ohio River Restoration
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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McGarvey Announces Community Endorsements for Bill to Fund Ohio River Restoration
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 20, 2025) - Environmental and conversation groups endorse the Ohio River Restoration Program Act, led by Congressman Morgan McGarvey and a bipartisan group of Representatives throughout the Ohio River Basin, to fund the restoration of the Ohio River.
Ohio River Basin Alliance
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Myaamia Center collaborates on historic Native American exhibition at Palace of Versailles in France
OXFORD, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Myaamia Center collaborates on historic Native American exhibition at Palace of Versailles in France
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The Myaamia Center at Miami University is playing a key role in a new historic exhibition at the Palace of Versailles in France that features painted hide robes created more than 300 years ago by Native American communities.
George Ironstrack, assistant director of the Myaamia Center and a citiz
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Ohio State: AI Fluency Forum Brings Ohio State Community Together to Brainstorm, Solve Problems
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Ohio State University issued the following news:
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AI Fluency Forum brings Ohio State community together to brainstorm, solve problems
Event fosters collaboration among subject matter experts, AI specialists
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The AI Fluency Forum brought together Ohio State faculty, graduate teaching associates, postdoctoral researchers and staff at the Ohio Union last week.
Presented by the Office of Academic Affairs, the forum supported the university's AI Fluency initiati
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Ohio State: Open Spaces in Cities May Be Hotspots for Coyote-human Interaction
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 20 (TNSjou) -- Ohio State University issued the following news:
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Open spaces in cities may be hotspots for coyote-human interaction
Study examines animal-person overlap based on location, time
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Open semi-natural settings in urban areas - like parks and golf courses teeming with plants and small mammals - are possible hotspots for interaction between coyotes and humans, a new study suggests.
Researchers analyzed times and locations in Chicago when coyotes were on
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Ohio: Legislative Conference Committee Advances Bill Repealing Key Provisions of Voter-Approved Marijuana Law
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release:
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Ohio: Legislative Conference Committee Advances Bill Repealing Key Provisions of Voter-Approved Marijuana Law
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Columbus, OH: Members of a legislative conference committee approved and advanced a negotiated version of Senate Bill 56, which makes numerous changes to the state's voter-approved adult-use marijuana legalization law.
The Republican-
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On National Rural Health Day, Ohioans Face Closing Hospitals Under Jon Husted's Health Care Crisis
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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On National Rural Health Day, Ohioans Face Closing Hospitals Under Jon Husted's Health Care Crisis
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Columbus, Ohio On National Rural Health Day, rural communities across Ohio are sounding the alarm about devastating health care cuts championed by Senator Jon Husted. Husted cast the deciding vote for the largest cut to Medicaid in history, ripping coverage from 490,000 Ohioans and putting at least eleven ru
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Rep. Warren Davidson Introduces the Bitcoin For America Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Warren Davidson Introduces the Bitcoin For America Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Bitcoin for America Act to allow Americans to pay federal taxes in Bitcoin and direct all such payments into the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This measure will strengthen long-term national financial resilience and position the U.S. at the forefront of global digital asset l
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Setting the Bar: CWRU Leads the Way in AI Education for Future Lawyers
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Setting the bar: CWRU leads the way in AI education for future lawyers
School of Law recognized for innovative use of AI in curriculum
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The next generation of lawyers will practice in a world where AI is as essential as legal research--and Case Western Reserve University School of Law is one of the first law schools making sure students are ready for it.
Law practitioners, regardless of their area
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The Buckeye Institute Proudly Defends the First Amendment in Court
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 20 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release:
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The Buckeye Institute Proudly Defends the First Amendment in Court
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On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute filed its response to the federal government's appeal on a key issue in The Buckeye Institute v. Internal Revenue Service one of the most important First Amendmen
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TIME rates Miami as one of America's Best Colleges for Future Leaders for a third straight year
OXFORD, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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TIME rates Miami as one of America's Best Colleges for Future Leaders for a third straight year
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TIME has again tabbed Miami University as one of the top colleges in the nation for producing leaders.
Miami is ranked No. 45 overall and No. 19 among public universities in TIME's America's Best Colleges for Future Leaders 2026 list. TIME teamed with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer dat
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UC Turns 1819 Esports Lab Into Launchpad for IT Careers
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news:
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UC turns 1819 Esports Lab into launchpad for IT careers
Professionalism Basics teaches skills to ace the co-op interview
By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu
The information technology job market is tough, but University of Cincinnati students hold a critical advantage.
The school's College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies recently launched Professionalism Basics, a fast-paced c
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University of Cincinnati: Doctors Worried About Prescribing GLP-1s to Certain Patients
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news:
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Doctors worried about prescribing GLP-1s to certain patients
UC expert featured in National Geographic article
By Tim Tedeschi, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu
The University of Cincinnati's Susan McElroy was featured in a National Geographic article discussing concerns about prescribing GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to patients with a history of disordered eating.
McElroy said there are currently no clinical stu
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University of Cincinnati: Parakeets 'Test Waters' of Relationships
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news:
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Parakeets 'test waters' of new relationships
It's not easy to make new friends. This bird can show us how
By Michael Miller, mille7m9@ucmail.uc.edu
Making new friends has its challenges, even for birds.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that monk parakeets introduced to new birds will "test the waters" first with potential friends before approaching a potential friend and avoid riskin
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UToledo Student-Athletes Post 93% Graduation Success Rate
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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UToledo Student-Athletes Post 93% Graduation Success Rate
By Paul Helgren
The University of Toledo received a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 93% for its athletic department, a figure that ranks third among schools in the Mid-American Conference, in the latest figures released by the NCAA.
Additionally, Toledo ranks in the top one-third of all NCAA Division I schools and eighth among the 60 "Group of Five" s
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Wright State Students Showcase Scientific Discoveries at Annual Research Festival
KENT, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
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Wright State students showcase scientific discoveries at annual research festival
By Kris Sproles, 937-775-3454, kris.sproles@wright.edu
The Student Union buzzed with curiosity on Nov. 7 as Wright State University students and postdocs filled the space with research posters, presentations and conversations at the Festival of Research, the annual showcase of new ideas and scientific discovery.
About 120 undergrad
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