COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * Eighteen Economic Development Organizations to Grow Community Opportunities with 2026 AEP Ohio LEAP Grants GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio is announcing the 2026 recipients of its Local Economic Advancement Program (LEAP) grants. The 18 selected organizations will receive more than $461,000 combined to plan their local economies' futures, prepare local industrial sites for new businesses   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Names Andy Gurgol Vice President of Investor Relations * COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Andy Gurgol vice president of Investor Relations, effective May 9. He will succeed Darcy Reese, who will retire at the end of the year. Gurgol will report to Trevor Mihalik, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "I am thr  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * AEP Ohio Announces Open Houses for Customer-Funded Substation and Transmission Line Project in Southern Ohio GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio will upgrade the power grid in Pike, Jackson and Gallia counties to serve a data center campus planned for the site of the former gaseous diffusion plant in Piketon, Ohio. The data center customer is paying for all transmission investments needed to   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Amplified Sciences enrolls patients in PanAMP real-world, multicenter clinical utility study * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Amplified Sciences, a diagnostics life sciences company revolutionizing early disease detection, announced Friday (May 8) the launch of PanAMP, a clinical utility study for its PanCystPro assay. This real-world, multicenter study in patients with radiographically confirmed pancreati  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule * Griffin: 'I have fought for the rights of the unborn my entire political career, which is why I was proud to join these amici briefs in support of Louisiana' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has   more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 8 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Bernice Antoine: Transforming waste into opportunity * "My ultimate goal is to establish the first sustainable waste management company in my country of Trinidad and Tobago." For Notre Dame senior Bernice Antoine, that goal didn't originate in a classroom -it began at dawn in a rural Indian village, collecting waste by hand. As a first-year student, Antoine spent two months working in a fully sust  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: GOP Senate Candidates' Cost-Raising Agenda Continues Driving Up Gas Prices Across the U.S. In case you missed it, with gas prices "up in every state" and the average national gas price over $4.50 a gallon, new reporting from The Bulwark is highlighting how Republican Senate candidates are dismissing concerns about skyrocketing costs. From telling voters th  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 9 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Duke Energy Florida celebrates FAMU partnership, highlights customer savings during Rattler Renewable Energy Center unveiling in Hernando County * The solar energy site is located on land that Duke Energy Florida leases through an agreement with Florida A&M University * Customers will save an estimated $250 million over the site's operational lifetime * BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Today, Duke En  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Condemns DOJ for Dropping Agri Stats Meatpacking Cartel Case In response to news that the Trump-Vance Department of Justice reached a settlement in its price fixing lawsuit against Indiana-based firm Agri Stats, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.  "For two decades, Agri Stats hiked food prices by sharing thou  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Exelon Reports First Quarter 2026 Results Earnings Release Highlights * GAAP net income of $0.90 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings of $0.91 per share for the first quarter of 2026 * Affirming full year 2026 Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings guidance range of $2.81-$2.91 per share and operating EPS compounded annual growth near top end of 5-7% from   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars announces 50 new partners and managing directors Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is pleased to announce the election of 26 new partners and the promotion of 24 new managing directors, effective June 1, 2026. These leaders bring substantial industry knowledge and a clear focus on delivering an Un  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Gebisa Ejeta inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Gebisa Ejeta, world-renowned plant geneticist and Purdue University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Agronomy, was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2026 on Thursday (May 7) in Washington, D.C., for his groundbreaking research and sorghum patent that has saved millions of people from starvat  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Graduating seniors Tyler Rose, Kade Tjaarda earn APSU's most prestigious student awards * Senior music major Tyler Rose with the Harvill Award, at left, and senior finance major Kade Tjaarda with the Drane Award, at right. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Two graduating Austin Peay State University (APSU) seniors, music major Tyler Rose and finance major Kade Tjaarda, recently earned the university's most pr  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 7 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Hesburgh Libraries Announces 2026 Library Research Award winners * The Hesburgh Libraries is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 University of Notre Dame Library Research Award. This year, nine undergraduate students from disciplines across the University earned honors for their strong research skills and effective use of library resources and services in their course assignments, research pro  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Houchin Visits Gauck Farms, POET Bioprocessing to Highlight Farm Bill, Push for Year-Round E-15 Congresswoman Erin Houchin traveled across Indiana's Ninth District this week to meet with local farmers and biofuel leaders, highlighting the recent passage of the Farm Bill and advocating for year-round E-15. During a stop at Gauck Farms, Rep. Houchin met with producers to discuss how the Farm, Food, and   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Asks Indiana to Not Release Illegal Alien Serial Rapist * This sexual predator from Mexico was released into our country by the Biden Administration WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking Indiana officials to not release an illegal alien serial rap  more

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, May 9 -- Indiana State University issued the following news: * * * Indiana State University announces naming of the E. Daniel and Sue Reinhard Family Safety, Health, and Environment Lab Indiana State University has announced the naming of the E. Daniel and Sue Reinhard Family Safety, Health, and Environment Lab in the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology, recognizing a significant contribution from alumnus Dan Reinhard and his family. Located in Room 221 of the  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 8 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast Baseball and Softball capture River States Conference Tournament Titles * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about graphic and group photo of baseball players posing on a field. about graphic and group photo of baseball players posing on a field. New Albany, Ind. - Both the IU Southeast Grenadiers baseball and softball teams have captured the River States Conference Tournament Champi  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 8 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Joe Glover Recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) * Alexandria, VA - CFRE International is proud to announce that Joe Glover has recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Glover serves as Vice Chancellor for University Relations at Indiana University Southeast and is one of more than 8,200 professionals worldwide who hold the CFRE designation. He has held the C  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Liberty In Action: Rejecting Racism * No child should be denied medical care or the love of a caring family simply because of their skin color, but that kind of injustice is common under the Indian Child Welfare Act, or ICWA-a federal law that actually provides Indian children with less protection than kids of other races. Now, the Goldwater Institute is urging the Supreme Court to take   more

MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, May 8 -- NiSource, a regulated utility company, issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * NiSource announces first quarter results * GenCo cost savings expand to approximately $1.4 billion for existing customers through Alphabet and Amazon collaboration * Raising 2026-2033 non-GAAP consolidated adjusted EPS compound annual growth rate to 9%-10% * Reaffirming 2026 non-GAAP consolidated adjusted EPS guidance reflecting approximately 8% year-over-year growth at the  more

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * PJM To Lead Market Reform Effort To Support Generation Investment and Reliability New report describes changed investment climate and choices to be made about shared reliability, consumer protections and the role of markets * PJM today launched an effort to rethink the future of  more

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, May 8 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * StFX hosts major Atlantic training hub for digital humanities * Nearly 40 participants from across the country and internationally converged on StFX May 5-8 for a major four-day Atlantic training hub for digital humanities. The Digital Humanities Summer Institute East (DHSI-East), hosted by StFX's Digital Humanities Centre, brought together participants from as far afield as the University of T  more

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * Summer Outlook 2026: PJM Prepared To Meet Growing Summer Demand With Adequate Resources PJM May Implement Load Management Measures During Peak Demand, Similar to Last Summer * PJM forecasts sufficient generation for typical peak demand this summer and is prepared to call on contracted demand response r  more

ANGOLA, Indiana, May 8 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine University innovating to meet nursing education needs * By Angel Jennings, PhD, MSN, RN-Gero BC, CDP, CNE As we celebrate National Nurses Week, the nursing workforce is under pressure across the country. Staff shortages, high patient acuity and increasing complexity of care delivery are besetting our healthcare systems. Nursing education programs are being asked to provide graduates who will step directly int  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 8 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM honors outstanding seniors with 2026 Clauve Awards * The University of New Mexico recognized its top graduating seniors recently with the 2026 Clauve Outstanding Senior Awards, honoring students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service and involvement throughout their time at UNM. The annual award highlights students who have made significant contributions to campus life through  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Gati Wambura extends her reach as a 'global health citizen' With her Ph.D. from VCU's Department of Health Policy, the researcher builds on her Kenyan roots and her experience on other continents. By Haley Tenore Gati Wambura grew up in Kenya, spent time living in Thailand, earned her bachelor's degree in the United States and completed her master's in Britain. With her Ph.D. this s  more

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana, May 9 -- Wabash College issued the following news: * * * Four Students Claim International Fellowships By Richard Paige Four current Wabash College students have accepted international fellowships to locations in Austria, Estonia, Germany, and Spain. Evan Bone '26 and Braiden Foster '26 accepted Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) to study in Estonia and Germany, respectively, while Hunter Otto '26 accepted a United States Teaching Assistantship (USTA) t  more