GRANVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 16 -- Denison University issued the following news: * * * Academic innovation continues to accelerate at Denison The university is adding a next-gen finance major, a minor in machine learning and AI, and a sports analytics domain. By Theodore Decker Theodore Decker Denison has remained at the forefront of academic innovation by developing new curricular pathways for students while staying true to its liberal arts mission and values. Now the college is set to add a fin  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * AFMETCAL, Otis Air National Guard Base PMEL supports installation of state-of-the-art wind tunnel system * The 102nd Intelligence Wing's precision measurement equipment laboratory (PMEL) welcomed the installation of a state-of-the-art wind tunnel system, the first of its kind in the United States Air Force, on Otis Air National Guard Base (ANGB), beginning Sept. 15, 2025. T  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Board of Trustees approve Master of Education degree; new nursing program announced * The Miami University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a Health Professions Education Master of Education degree during its Dec. 12 meeting at Marcum Conference Center. During the meeting, Miami also announced an innovative Northeast Ohio Nursing Program, in which Miami will partner with NEOMED for a 24-month intensive   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 15 [Category: Think Tank] (TNSrpt) -- 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: * * * The Buckeye Institute Releases Economic Freedom of North America 2025 Report * Columbus, OH - In 2025, Ohio maintained its 35th place ranking in the Economic Freedom of North America 2025 (EFNA) report for the second year in a row. The report, released by Th  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 16 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * 2025 State of the University An update on Case Western Reserve University from President Eric W. Kaler * To the Case Western Reserve University Community: For 200 years, Case Western Reserve University has thrived at the convergence of ideas. And from that central core, we prepare leaders, we power innovation and we advance health and wellbeing. With our bicentennial upon us i  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 16 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Breaking Boundaries Initiative launches seed grants to boost interdisciplinary research Case Western Reserve University is proud to announce the launch of the Breaking Boundaries Seed Grants, a new funding opportunity designed to support bold interdisciplinary research collaborations. These grants provide a funding resource to faculty teams representing at least two disciplines who are pursuing projec  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 16 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland researchers launch first major study to address 'hidden performance killer' in athletes By Patty Zamora Athletes are 2.5 times more likely than the general public to develop nail fungus, according to a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(19)31377-5/abstract). The condition can disrupt training, change performance and   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville Faculty Shape the Future of AI in Higher Education * by Jordan Foley, Student Public Relations Writer As Cedarville University continues to expand its new online undergraduate initiative with additional programs, two business faculty members are gaining national recognition for their work exploring how artificial intelligence can be ethically integrated into virtual learning environments. Honor  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * F-15EX Production Rebounds, Deliveries Continue * PORTLAND, Ore. - The U.S. Air Force, in partnership with Boeing and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), has resumed F-15EX Eagle II deliveries to the Portland Air National Guard Base, overcoming recent production delays. A strike at Boeing's St. Louis facility halted the F-15EX production line from August 4 to N  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Husted urges Treasury Secretary to protect American students from Chinese Communist Party Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States review the sale of Epic! Creations to a Chinese-owned company. Epi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Ohio Republicans Funding "Browns Stadium...Tuition at Private Schools," Over Childcare * Columbus, Ohio - Republicans have been in charge in Ohio for nearly two decades, and the cost of childcare is out of control. New reporting from the Columbus Dispatch outlines the "woeful" state of childcare in Ohio and how Republicans are doing nothing to fix it while showering the super wealthy with tax giveawa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: "People Are Hurting" After Republicans Block Affordable Care Act Tax Credit Extension and Premiums Skyrocket * Iowa Voter : "People are hurting right now, there's an affordability crisis on our hands" After Senate Republicans once again blocked efforts to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies with just weeks to go until they expire, voters in Senate battleground st  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 16 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Ready to rally parents around personalized learning? Here's how. 10 ideas to build public will among parents, guardians and caregivers By Shelby Taylor KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Transparent and consistent communication is essential to address parental concerns about personalized, competency-based learning * Building trust requires proactive engagement through community events, focus groups and opportun  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW INTERVIEW: Jon Husted's Courageous Defense Of Rich People * Columbus, Ohio Jon Husted once again proved he prioritizes the ultra-wealthy over working Ohioans when he complained about people saying "rich people [are] selfish" as he attempted to justify his record of blocking ACA tax credit extensions and delivering tax breaks to the rich. This comes after: * Husted claimed the affordability crisis o  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Immunity for City of Independence * On Dec. 11, 2025, the Eighth District Court of Appeals of Ohio upheld a lower court's decision granting summary judgment to Taft's client, the City of Independence, in a lawsuit arising from a 2021 crash in which a driver suffered injuries after his car left a major road in the city and struck a temporary fence and emban  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), introduced by Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, and three cosponsors, and the Electric Supply Chain Act (H.R. 3638), introduced by Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, and two cosponsors: * * * The Administration supports passage of H.R. 3668, the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Pathfinders drive TOC-L innovation * Pathfinder units are playing a crucial role in the Air Force's modernization of command and control, with the 752nd Operations Support Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base guiding the effort for the Tactical Operations Center-Light. As Air Combat Command 's designated pathfinder unit for TOC-L, the 752 OSS conducts real-world experimentat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Brown Legislation to Save Taxpayer Dollars Passes House * Washington, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Shontel Brown's bipartisan SAMOSA Act, legislation to lower federal software costs and improve efficiency. The legislation was approved unanimously on the House floor after passing the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, earlier this month. The legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rulli, Stanton Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Access to In-Home Skilled Nursing Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Rulli (OH-06) and Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) introduced the Continuous Skilled Nursing (CSN) Quality Improvement Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation to roll back outdated federal red tape that has prevented skilled nurses from tending to the at-home patients that need it.   more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Announces Construction of New Softball Field * Shawnee State University is moving forward with a major enhancement to its athletic facilities, announcing construction of a new softball field that will give SSU Softball a dedicated home at Labold Park. The project is part of a broader effort to transform Labold Park into a central venue for SSU sports, with plans to host baseball,  more

DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 16 -- The National Conference of State Legislatures issued the following news on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Top Legislative Leaders Call on Federal Government to Respect State Authorities During Inaugural Assembly in Columbus, Ohio COLUMBUS, OHIO--A bipartisan group of more than 40 top legislative leaders representing more than 30 states issued a declaration on the restoration of federalism and state empowerment at the inaugural convening of the Assembly of State Legislative   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 16 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * Leukemia and Drug Development Lab trains the next generation of scientific researchers Three lab members share experiences of hands-on learning By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu As researchers in the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Leukemia and Drug Development Laboratory work to identify the next generation of treatments for blood cancer patients, they are also preparing   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Vivek Ramaswamy Had A Brutal News Week * Columbus, Ohio - Vivek Ramaswamy had a brutal few weeks in the news as Ohioans and his own party continue to sour on his unpopular policies and messy campaign. Ramaswamy's campaign started this week still dealing with fallout from conservative Republicans from crafting an " absolutely insane " policy proposal so " blatantly bad " his supporters hoped it was AI gene  more