COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Reports First-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Reaffirms Guidance and Increases Five-Year Capital Plan * * First-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $1.61 per share; operating earnings of $1.64 per share * AEP reaffirms full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance of $6.15 to $6.45 per share * New load additions expand to 63 gigawatts by 2030 * Cost offsets for existing customers of up   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel and Bipartisan Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly * The United States District Court for the Northern District of California stated last week that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. In 2021, Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan group of 53 attorneys ge  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, May 5 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State Faculty Member Dr. Adam Kuban Receives National Journalism Teaching Award * Dr. Adam Kuban, professor in Ball State University's School of Journalism and Strategic Communication, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Scripps Howard Fund as part of the 73rd Scripps Howard Journalism Awards. Dr. Kuban received The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards Journalism & Mass Communication Teacher of   more

ORANGE, California, May 6 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Antony Page to Lead Fowler School of Law as Dean Page brings global perspective and commitment to teaching * After a national search, Provost Mike Ibba announced Antony Page as the next dean of the Dale E. Fowler School of Law. Page most recently served as dean of the Florida International University College of Law in Miami and is an internationally recognized scholar on corporate law and social enterprise.   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 6 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Connecting for Impact: How the Faith & Action Project Fosters Shared Learning and Lasting Change * Getting organizations in the same room to have a shared learning experience and helping them take time to make connections is exactly what the Faith & Action Project does - and the benefit it provides to its program attendees who are collectively working toward reducing poverty in Marion County.  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 6 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * CTS is Proud Partner of Hispanic Scholars Program CTS Partnership with Hispanic Scholars Program is a Reflection of the Seminary's Deepest Commitments * Nuestra historia apenas comienza - our history is just beginning. This is an apt sentiment for the Hispanic Scholars Program (HSP) which offers theological education, mentorship, and professional development to the next general of Latine/His  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 5 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Sumathi Velavan Renewed as National Fellow for Excellence in Osteopathic Medical Education * Dr. Sumathi Velavan of Marian University's Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine has been renewed as a Fellow of the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators, a national recognition of sustained excellence in teaching, learner assessment, and educational leadership. The American Association   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's WNBA coverage returns for landmark 30th season with expanded studio presence and industry-leading commentator team * Malika Andrews to lead WNBA Countdown Presented by Google Pixel from Los Angeles and Bristol Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Hannah Storm, who called the first WNBA game in 1997, joins ESPN's 30th season coverage ESPN, which has presen  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, May 5 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * Gloria Townsend Can't Stand Still * Many professors spend years studying their chosen discipline within a formal academic setting in order to prepare for the challenge of educating others. Gloria Townsend, professor of computer science at DePauw University, took a less conventional path. "When I started my undergrad at Indiana University, there were no computer science classes," she recalls. Instead, she studi  more

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, May 6 -- Grace College issued the following news: * * * Grace College Awards $7,000 to L&L Pressure Washing Company at 14th Annual Business Plan Competition Grace College finance major Luis Loera-Arambula of Goshen, Indiana, and sports management major Luke Nier of Warsaw, Indiana, were awarded $7,000 at the 14th annual Grace College Business Plan Competition on Wednesday, April 22. Their business, L&L Pressure Washing Company, won the first-place prize. The team plans t  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 5 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Historian Katlyn Carter wins Andrew Carnegie Fellowship for research on truth in early American politics * University of Notre Dame historian Katlyn Carter has won a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, the Carnegie Corporation of New York announced Tuesday (May 5). Carter, an associate professor in the Department of History, was one of 24 scholars and writers from a record 381 nominees to receive the h  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Houchin, Trahan, Valadao, Pocan Introduce Bipartisan Campus Lifeline Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) introduced the Campus Lifeline Act of 2026 alongside Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA), David Valadao (R-CA), and Mark Pocan (D-WI). This bipartisan legislation aims to expand awareness and access to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for students and young adults  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued the following information for a field hearing entitled "Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining" at 9:15 a.m. on May 8, 2026, at Fort Branch, Indiana: Witnesses: * Mr. Bruce Stevens, President, Resource Services, LLC * Mr. Eric Carter, General Manager, Peabody Energy * Mr. Sam Petsonk, Owner, Petsonk PLLC * Mr. Arthur Wolfson, Partner, Fisher Phillips LLP * * * Original text here: https://edwo  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 5 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: G. Robert Blakey, the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Professor of Law Emeritus, Notre Dame Law School * George Robert Blakey, the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Professor of Law Emeritus, died Friday, May 1 in Chicago. He was 90 years old. Blakey was a towering figure in criminal law, legislation, and legal education. His career spanned more than five decades of public   more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 5 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: G. Robert Blakey, the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Professor of Law Emeritus, Notre Dame Law School * George Robert Blakey, the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Professor of Law Emeritus, died Friday (May 1) in Chicago. He was 90 years old. Blakey was a towering figure in criminal law, legislation and legal education. His career spanned more than five decades of public service, tea  more

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, May 6 -- Indiana State University issued the following news: * * * Woods-Johnson Named Associate Provost for Student Success and Advising Indiana State University has appointed Dr. Kelley Woods-Johnson as Associate Provost for Student Success and Advising, a key leadership role focused on advancing student outcomes and strengthening support systems across the institution. As Associate Provost, Woods-Johnson will coordinate university-wide student success efforts, lead a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 5 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Student Receives Prestigious Fellowship from ABA Antitrust Law Section * IU McKinney Law student London Griesey has received a prestigious Janet D. Steiger Fellowship for Summer 2026 from the American Bar Association's Antitrust Law section. Named in memory of the first woman to serve as Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the Steiger Fellowship Project off  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 5 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Student Wins 2026 Fred Gray Civil Rights Writing Competition * IU McKinney graduating student Patricia Cavanaugh is the winner of the 2026 Fred Gray Civil Rights Writing Competition. Cavanaugh took first place with her essay titled: Economic Resistance and the Future of Workplace Equality: Reclaiming A. Philip Randolph's Vision in an Era of DEI Retrenchment. The  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * May 20 Officially Designated Jimmy Stewart Day in Pennsylvania, Says Struzzi * HARRISBURG - State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) announced today House Resolution 420, which designates May 20, 2026, as Jimmy Stewart Day in Pennsylvania, was approved by the House of Representatives. "Jimmy Stewart represents the best of America," Struzzi said. "While his career in the film industry included m  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, May 5 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Mortar Board 2026-2027 * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University tapped eight students this spring for membership in the Mortar Board national honor society. Mortar Board recognizes students for "exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service." The honor society, founded in 1918, also "provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities, and en  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Michaele N. Turnage Young, senior counsel and co-manager of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc. Equal Protection Initiative, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": * * * Good morning Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and other dist  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NFHS Position Statement Supports State Associations * INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 4, 2026) - In support of the 51 National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS) member state associations that provide opportunities for students to participate in education-based high school sports and other activity programs, the NFHS Board of Directors has approved the a  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 5 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame elects new University Trustees, Fellows * Claire Babineaux-Fontenot and Admiral Christopher W. Grady were elected Trustees of the University of Notre Dame at the Board of Trustees' Spring Meeting. In addition, the Most Rev. Patrick M. Neary, C.S.C., was elected to the Board of Fellows, and as such will serve as an ex officio Trustee. Trustee Paulita A. Pike was also elected to the Board of   more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 5 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law 3L Simon Brake Wins First Place in Religious Liberty Student Writing Competition * Simon Brake, a third-year student at Notre Dame Law School, has been awarded first place in the Religious Liberty Student Writing Competition, sponsored by the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, for his paper, "Are Religious Nondiscrimination Clauses Religion-Neutral?" The competition promotes lega  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Oyster cement: Scientists study shellfish to make stronger, faster-curing building material * * Info for journalists WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Building upon the chemistry that oysters use in mileslong reefs, scientists have found a way to create cement that is stronger and cures faster. Jonathan Wilker, a professor of chemistry in Purdue University's College of Science and an expert in adhesives and  more

WESTVILLE, Indiana, May 6 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * PNW is first Indiana institution to earn FirstGen Forward Network Champion designation Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been recognized by the FirstGen Forward Network as a Network Champion institution for its continuous efforts to provide holistic and quality support for first-generation college students. PNW becomes the first higher education institution in Indiana to receive the FirstGen  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue Brand Studio earns global honors * Purdue Brand Studio, Purdue University's full-service, in-house marketing agency, was named April 10 as the No. 2 top agency globally, and No. 1 in the United States, in the 2026 MUSE Creative Awards -a prestigious international advertising awards platform celebrating excellence and innovation in the realms of creative design, advertising and digital media.   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue to celebrate more than 10,000 graduates for second consecutive year at spring commencement ceremonies * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -More than 10,000 Purdue University graduates will take their next giant leap during nine spring commencement ceremonies May 14-16 at Elliott Hall of Music. This marks the second consecutive year the university has surpassed 10,000 graduates during spring commencement. P  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, May 6 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * VU honors Spring 2026 Graduates Commencement spirits soared as Vincennes University honored the remarkable milestones and future potential of its Class of 2026 graduates on Saturday, May 2, at the P.E. Complex. The Vincennes Campus ceremony was the first of several this spring at VU. The University will award 2,407 bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and certificates to graduates from seven countries, 23 st  more

WALLA WALLA, Washington, May 6 -- Whitman College issued the following news: * * * Whitman Debate & Forensics Win at National Championships By Baker Weilert-Pekar, Director of Debate & Forensics For the second year in a row, Whitman Debate and Forensics has won a championship in National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA) debate. Oliver Kaufman '26 (an English major from Eugene, Oregon) and Grace Hardy '27 (an Ethics and Society and Rhetoric, Writing, and Public Discourse double major  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 6 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Discussing the importance of proactive conservation funding The Wildlife Society has visited Capitol Hill alongside our partners to discuss the benefits of proactive conservation funding and wildlife crossings. CEO Ed Arnett and staff visited representatives' offices and attended briefings that TWS sponsored on the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program and Wildlife Cro  more