INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news: * * * 4 IU faculty receive prestigious Guggenheim Fellowships * Four Indiana University faculty members have received prestigious fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, which recently announced its 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows. The recipients are Christoph Irmscher and David Polly from IU Bloomington and Edward Curtis and Gerard Magliocca from IU Indianapolis  more

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, April 17 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news: * * * Alera Marine Commits to MRAA Platinum Partnership * New Boat Builder Strengthens Commitment to Dealer Support and Industry Growth; Exhibited at Dealer Week 2025 * MINNEAPOLIS -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Alera Marine, a new pontoon boat manufacturer, joined the association late last year and participated as a new exhibitor at De  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up, The ASAM Weekly for April 14, 2026: * * * New ASAM Implementation Guide for Hospital and Emergency Department Substance Use Disorder Care By Sarah Wakeman, MD, FASAM Patients with substance use disorder (SUD) have frequent touchpoints with general hospitals and emergency departments (EDs). Between 2014 and 2018, 11.9% of inpatient hospitalizations and 9.4%   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 17 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Symposium investigates the history and global reach of the Baha'i Faith Eight scholars from around the country came to Binghamton to present research on the religion's history By Jennifer Micale New York state and the Baha'i religion are woven together. The first knot of that tapestry was tied in 1848, a momentous year, said Binghamton University Professor of Middle East Studies Omid Ghaemmaghami. That  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Carson Statement on House Extending Haiti Temporary Protected Status * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) voted in favor of H.R. 1689 to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. Congressman Carson signed a discharge petition to force the bill to a vote - a process that moves a bill to the floor when Republican leadership refuses to act. H.R. 1689 passed t  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, April 16 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Chancellor's Medallion Dinner brings in over $123,000 for scholarships in 30th year The 30th annual IU Southeast Chancellor's Medallion Dinner, held April 11, 2026, raised over $123,000 from donations, ticket sales, sponsorships, and a special drawing for two signed Curt Cignetti bottles of Huber's spirits to support student scholarships. This year's Chancellor's Medallion recognized communi  more

ITHACA, New York, April 17 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * E-commerce warehouse data offers insight into worker behavior In an e-commerce warehouse, worker performance is influenced by the performance of those around them, despite a system that discourages interaction, according to research from Caitlin Ray, ILR assistant professor in the Human Resource Studies Department. "If you're placed in a group of people who pe  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 17 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation announces first round of America250 grants to strengthen Florida communities ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - To strengthen communities across Florida as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $22,500 to five nonprofit organizations through its America250 initiative. The grants are part of a first round investment totaling more than $250,000 acr  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, April 16 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Equipped to Lead the Leaders: Dr. Nancy Robinson * "Managing and developing people is so complex," says Nancy Robinson '26 Ed.D. "I'm a more direct, more confident, more structured coach and leader because of my educational experience in Olivet Nazarene University's Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership degree program." Nancy's career path -which includes working at Taco Bell, as a legal secr  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty Enhanced Research Appointment Program renewed for next fiscal year * The Office of Research has announced the renewal of the Faculty Enhanced Research Appointment Program (FERAP) for fiscal year 2027. FERAP is a pilot initiative that recognizes the exceptional research-focused efforts, duties and activities of eligible faculty. Under FERAP, some faculty members from all Purdue locations   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * First SCALE-Con hosts more than 300 in Washington, D.C. * WASHINGTON -The nation's capital set the scene Feb. 2 and 3 for the inaugural SCALE-Con, a summit for students, faculty and industry members involved in the leading U.S. program for semiconductor workforce development in defense. More than 300 attendees -including students and faculty of SCALE's 36 member universities -gathered at the Ron  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Carr Fights Spread of Deadly Tranquilizer Drug Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, often referred to as "tranq," is a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer used for large animals, but it is also the top ingredient found in fentanyl powder, including fenta  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Mike Braun Signs Nuclear Energy Letter of Intent with Eli Lilly and Company * INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Today, Governor Braun signed a Letter of Intent with Eli Lilly and Company to collaborate on a future pathway for nuclear energy solutions in Indiana, including small modular reactors and other advanced nuclear technologies. A major component of Governor Mike Braun's energy affordabili  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, April 16 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Guibal Britt, Albertsen Headline All-OVC Selections * SIUE women's tennis standout Margaux Guibal Britt and Head Coach Adam Albertsen earned top league honors from the Ohio Valley Conference, it was announced Thursday. Guibal Britt, a senior from Rossville, Tennessee, was named the OVC Player of the Year. Playing No. 1 singles this season, Guibal Britt holds a 16-7 singles   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 17 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Chamber Launches Second TPM Academy(R) to Advance Employer-Led Workforce Strategies Statewide The Indiana Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Workforce Excellence has launched a second U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) Academy(R), convening more than 35 leaders in workforce, education, economic development and industry to help employers better   more

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, April 17 -- Indiana State University issued the following news: * * * Indiana State University's 2026 Give to Blue Day Sets New Record, Raising $2.35 Million Indiana State University's eighth annual 24-hour giving day on Wednesday, April 15, raised $2,358,584 to enhance the Sycamore experience on campus and beyond, marking the most successful Give to Blue Day to date. A total of 2,481 donors, surpassing the original goal of 2,000, from all 50 states and five countries   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 17 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Denver Man Asks Supreme Court to Revive Fourth Amendment's Warrant Requirements WASHINGTON-- The Fourth Amendment says that warrants must be "supported by oath or affirmation." For much of American history, that meant that warrants required firsthand testimony from a witness. But a 1960 Supreme Court decision opened the door for authorities to use hearsay instead. Rather than hearing from a wit  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Alumnus Fred Glass to Speak during Law School Graduation Recognition Ceremony * IU McKinney School of Law is proud to announce that Fred Glass, president and chief executive officer of Gleaners Food Bank and a 1984 IU McKinney alumnus, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Sunday, May 17. Glass will join graduates an  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 17 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, issued the following news about a podcast: * * * Christopher Walker Revisits Sharp Power About the Episode: Christopher Walker joins the Democracy Paradox to revisit the concept of "sharp power" and explain how authoritarian regimes like China and Russia use non-military tools to manipulate, censor, and shape discourse within democratic societies. The conversation   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Warren, Escobar, Underwood Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures * "Without a functional locator system, DHS is effectively creating 'disappearances' on U.S. soil, and we urge the DHS Office of Inspector General to investigate this matter" Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Launches Indiana's Only Comprehensive PT and OT Pathway to Tackle Statewide Healthcare Shortage * Marian University is launching a new suite of physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) degree programs, creating Indiana's only fully integrated pathway from associate to doctoral degrees, all on one campus. The programs, set to welcome students in fall 2027, are designed to addres  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys gen  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Meng, Jayapal, Carson, Chu Recognize Fifth Anniversary of Mass Shooting at FedEx Facility * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Andre Carson (IN-07), and Judy Chu (CA-28), CAPAC Chair Emerita, are introducing legislation recognizing five years since a tragic mass shoot  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 130 organizations express alarm over proposed changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices charter * Itasca, IL- On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a significantly revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter. Today, more than 130 organizations issued the following st  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Discussion with Energy Secretary During Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan discussed high utility costs with Secretary of Energy Chris Wright during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development hearing. Specifically, Congressman Mrvan pressed Secretary Wright about the emergency order to require NIPSCO to keep utilizing co  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * AG Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing Pharmacy Benefit Managers Affect Affordability of Prescription Drugs, Hurting Patients and Taxpayers * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general filed a comment letter in support of a proposed U.S. Depart  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Nuggets and Pacers to play regular-season game in Mexico City on Nov. 7 MEXICO CITY - The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Zignia Live today announced that The NBA Mexico City Game 2026 will feature the Denver Nuggets and the Indiana Pacers playing a regular-season game at the Arena CDMX on Saturday, Nov. 7. The matchup will mark the league's 35th game in Mexico since  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 15 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity in autism therapy is straining Medicaid * Private equity's autism therapy boom is straining Medicaid as audits reveal widespread billing issues New report finds rapid private equity expansion in an industry with issues of improper payments, rising costs, and concerns over care quality A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) fi  more

WESTVILLE, Indiana, April 16 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University Northwest professor Jose Castro-Urioste named U.S. Fulbright Specialist Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty member, Jose Castro-Urioste, professor of Spanish in the PNW College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, has been named a U.S. Fulbright Specialist. This prestigious appointment recognizes academic excellence and fosters international collaboration throu  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Redefining the financial planning competition experience * A new kind of competition is coming to Central Michigan University-and for Christian Whipple, Dylan Gergely and Payton McKay, it's about more than just getting the right answer. "It's more testing soft skills that people have, which isn't something that is really tested in education of financial planning," Whipple said. On April 24, s  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards 2025 winners announced The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 5 with 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ Region 5 includes Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winn  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, a member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing entitled "China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge": * * * Transcript of Representative Andre Carson's Opening Statement from Hearing on China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 45 Attorneys General in sending a comment letter that supports a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that would require greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ opens applications for The SPJ News student newsroom at SPJ26 convention * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists is now accepting applications for The SPJ News, its immersive, student-led newsroom at the SPJ26 journalism convention in Columbus, Ohio. Ten student journalists and recent graduates wil  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Transcript of Representative Andre Carson's Opening Statement from Hearing on China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge * WASHINGTON - The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party held a hearing titled China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge. The following witnesses provided testimony: * Dr. Kyle Chan, Fellow, Brookings  more

ANGOLA, Indiana, April 16 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine esports repeats as conference champion * Trine University's esports teams won the Block House Esports League MIAA competition Sunday, April 12, the first time Trine has secured the title in back-to-back semesters. "It was also a dominant performance by Trine, as we achieved the maximum score of 240 out of 240 points," said Jeremy Goossens, director of esports at Trine. Out of the three Trine teams compet  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 17 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * Professor, Students Conduct "Revolutionary" Study of Survivors of Violent Crime Professor Gena Castro Rodriguez set off across California last fall with a mission: connect with survivors and victims of violent crimes to learn how the criminal justice system can better serve them and help them heal. Assisted by two students in the Graduate Counseling Psychology program and two alumn  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 at  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey joins bipartisan coalition in support of federal rule to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan co  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey, FTC and seven other states reach agreement in antitrust lawsuit against nation's largest advertising agencies Dentsu, WPP (GroupM), and Publicis accused of secretly coordinating to suppress ad revenue for conservative news outlets in violation of federal law * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined the Fed  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Discusses Iran at Semafor World Economy Summit * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Semafor's World Economy Summit and took questions on the Iran war, the 2026 World Cup, and his working relationship with President Trump. While saying he wants the conflict in Iran to end soon, Young said it is important to win the war, which he defined as reopening the Strait of Hormu  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Support U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Urge Market Access for American Producers * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer emphasizing support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of the Agreement's six-year joint review and urging expanded market access and   more