INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 17 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * 150 Companies Named a 'Best Place to Work in Indiana' for 2026 Indiana's workplaces are raising the bar. The 2026 Best Places to Work in Indiana list features 150 standout employers from across the state in more than 20 industries that are setting the pace for workplace excellence. Now in its 21st year, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce program will culminate with company rankings revealed  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 16 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * 49-Year Veteran of ATU Faculty to Speak February 24 * Dr. Stanley Lombardo traces his love of storytelling back to his grandfather, Carlu Lombardo. "My grandfather was literally the village storyteller of Pietraperzia, Sicily," said Lombardo. "Whenever someone was sick, when they were laid up and shut in, he would go and tell them stories...he would go entertain them and keep them company." Lomba  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- AccessAbility, in collaboration with 62 undersigned organizations advocating for gender justice and the rights of survivors of gender-based violence, has voiced opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed rule to rescind the existing disparate impact standards under the Fair Housing Act. The public comment letter highlights concerns that the proposed rule would undermine critical protections against discriminatory housing practices t  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 16 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins effort to block abortion drugs sent through the mail * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined 21 other states in filing a brief in support of Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "This is about protect  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * David Horst Lehman earns Hoon Award at Westminster College Dr. David Horst Lehman, assistant professor of history at Westminster College, has received the Hoon Award to support his research during the current academic year. Lehman's current project focuses on transforming his dissertation into a book manuscript titled "On Potawatomi Soil: Mapping Native Homelands and Settler Invasions Over Time." He  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * Violent Fugitive Facing Charges in Indianapolis Captured in Texas A 37-year-old male wanted in Indianapolis for crimes against children fled the state of Indiana and was captured in Texas. The fugitive was arrested on February 4 at a Motel 6 in south San Antonio, Texas. The motel is located adjacent to a bus line that provides transportation to Mexico. The arrest was part of "Operation No Escape," an FBI-led, multi-agenc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- A recent public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has called for urgent regulatory action concerning gluten labeling on packaged foods. The letter, submitted by a concerned parent from Indianapolis, Indiana, highlights the potential dangers posed by inadequate labeling of gluten-containing grains and the cross-contact risks associated with oats. The letter emphasizes the necessity for explicit disclosure of all gluten sources, specifi  more

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Transmission and Transource Energy Joint Venture Receive Approval for Major Electric Transmission Project in Central Ohio Project will enhance grid capacity and reliability in the fast-growing greater Columbus region * Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection has selected a major electric transmission project to meet a critical infrastructure need in central Ohio. Jointly developed by FirstEnergy Tran  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Free hearing screenings in recognition of World Hearing Day from March 2-5 * Purdue's M.D. Steer Audiology Clinic is offering free adult hearing screenings March 2-5 for faculty, staff and community members in recognition of World Hearing Day. Screenings will be held in Lyles-Porter Hall, 715 Clinic Drive, and are open to adults 18 and older. To learn about operating hours and to schedule an appo  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * In Print: 'Laozi's "Daodejing": A New Translation With Environmentalist Commentary' * Publication title Laozi's "Daodejing": A New Translation With Environmentalist Commentary Purdue author Steve Hallett Publisher Purdue University Press Publication date Dec. 15, 2025 About the book (from the publisher) "Laozi's 'Daodejing': A New Translation With Environmentalist Commentary" offe  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Increasing Access and Affordability: Cedarville Expands Online Degree Programs * by Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer Flexibility is a key factor in the college selection process. As more students seek additional ways to earn an accredited degree without relocating, they are taking college classes in high school and online courses in college. Flexible, Biblically Integrated Online Degrees fo  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Indiana International and Comparative Law Review Announces Volume 37 Leadership Team * The Indiana International and Comparative Law Review has announced the names of the students who have been selected to serve on the Volume XXXVII executive and editorial boards for the 2026-2027 academic year. These students are: * Editor-in-Chief: Layla Tattersfield * Executive Ma  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Students and Faculty Attend ABA Judicial Clerkship Program * A total of six IU McKinney students from the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law attended the 26 th annual American Bar Association Judicial Clerkship Program. The event took place during the association's midyear meeting February 5 to 7 in San Antonio, Texas. Students Hannah Dyer, Ebenezer Eteshola  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Leadership for a Changing Climate * When O'Neill Executive in Residence and Visiting Professor Janet McCabe sat down in front of a packed room at the O'Neill School, she had a long-time friend and former colleague at her side. McCabe, who is a visiting professor and distinguished scholar at IU McKinney, had invited Gina McCarthy to discuss what it means to be a leader in   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2026: * * * Matt Hall Stands With Trump; Attacks Indiana Senate Republicans for Not Gerrymandering A secretive group linked to MAGA Speaker Matt Hall was attacking Republican senators in Indiana last year to support Donald Trump's redistricting push, with the Detroit News reporting this weekend on the group's attacks. The Hall-linked group, Building A Better Economy, lists the same Kala  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The National Airmail Museum has officially voiced its support for the reopening of the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport (8A4) through a public comment letter addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The museum's Board of Directors unanimously backed the initiative, emphasizing the heliport's potential for aviation use, rather than allowing it to close for non-aviation purposes. According to the museum, the city of Indianapolis, being the 16th largest city in   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * NIH Director Fireside Chat * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University on Wednesday (Feb. 18) will welcome Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, for a fireside chat presented in conjunction with the university's yearlong America250 celebration. Christopher Yeomans, the Justin S. Morrill Dean of Purdue's College of Liberal Arts, will moderate the talk with Bhattacharya  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Reminder: Child care in West Lafayette community * * Purdue's College of Health and Human Sciences operates the Ben and Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School. Outside providers operate other centers in the community, including Early Learning Indiana, which operates the Patty Jischke Center and the Early Care and Education Center (ECEC), both locations subsidized by the university throu  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients * Christian Chimezie Obijianya Thank you, Christian (Institutional Data Analytics + Assessment), for remaining dedicated to tasks and showing growth in communication techniques. -Bryan Price (Institutional Data Analytics + Assessment) Heather Servaty-Seib and Jeff Elliott Dr. Servaty-Seib and Dr. Elliott (both Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning) are lead  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Transource Energy and FirstEnergy Transmission Joint Venture Receive Approval for Major Electric Transmission Project in Central Ohio * Project will enhance grid capacity and reliability in the fast-growing greater Columbus region COLUMBUS, Ohio (February 16, 2026) - Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection has selected a major electric transmission project to meet a cr  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * White Family Foundation commits $25M to support 'Victories & Heroes' campaign * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -On Saturday (Feb. 14), Purdue University President Mung Chiang announced a $25 million commitment from the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation to the university and "Victories & Heroes: Your Campaign for Purdue." The gift will support three of the university's strategic initiatives: Purdue's c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Xavier University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education voicing concerns over a proposed rule that seeks to exclude counseling programs from being classified as "professional degrees." The university emphasizes that this change would jeopardize counselor education programs nationwide and hinder essential mental health workforce development during a pressing time of need. In their letter, the university calls for the Department of Educat  more