ANGOLA, Indiana, May 12 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * 'Something that truly helps people': Trine team develops customized walker * Liam Millership said his senior design project reminded him that "good engineering is not just about designing something functional -it's about designing something that truly helps people." The Trine University biomedical engineering major was part of a team that developed a custom pediatric walker for Sophia Dillon, who cannot use common  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 12 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 87th Training Division leaders provide aid at Indiana crash scene * CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. - Two Army Reserve soldiers assigned to the 87th Training Division found themselves responding to a real-world emergency while supporting training operations during Guardian Response 2026 (GR26). U.S. Army Maj. Matthew Killcrease and Sgt. 1st Class Ashley Baker stopped to assist victims and prevent fu  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 12 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Accomplished leader and alumnus Paul Popiel named Kenn and Pamela Ricci Director of Bands and professor of music at Notre Dame * University of Notre Dame alumnus Paul Popiel, D.M.A., will return to his alma mater to lead the oldest continuously operating collegiate band in the country as Kenn and Pamela Ricci Director of Bands. In this role, Popiel will oversee the University's band program through t  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 12 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Accomplished leader and alumnus Paul Popiel named Notre Dame director of bands and professor of music * University of Notre Dame alumnus Paul Popiel, D.M.A., will return to his alma mater to lead the oldest continuously operating collegiate band in the country as Kenn and Pamela Ricci Director of Bands. In this role, Popiel will oversee the University's band program through the Division of Student Af  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Announces Public Offering of Common Stock with a Forward Component * COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of $2,600,000,000 of shares of its common stock. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward counterparties (as defined bel  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 12 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Amanda Luper Presents on Mentorship in Acute Care at National Occupational Therapy Conference * Amanda Luper, MOT, OTR, CBIS, program director for Marian University's developing Occupational Therapy Assistant program, recently presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association's INSPIRE 2026 national conference in Anaheim, California. Luper's presentation focused on mentorship in acute care settings  more

BROOKLYN, New York, May 12 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Announcing Eshaan Mehta and Miga Higa as Student Advisors to the Dean 2026-2027 * We are excited to announce that the Dean's Office has selected the Student Advisors to the Dean for the 2026-27 academic year: Eshaan Mehta (BArch '27) and Miga Higa (MLA '28). Their term begins on July 1, 2026. These two students wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent Recognizes Nurses Across Indiana During National Nurses Week * In recognition of National Nurses Week, Ascension St. Vincent is honoring nurses across Indiana for their dedication to providing compassionate, high-quality care in hospitals, clinics, and care settings statewide. Observed annually during the first full week of May, Nati  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 11 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news: * * * Associate Professor Yuan (Daniel) Cheng Named Humphrey School's Associate Dean for Research * Yuan (Daniel) Cheng, associate professor in the Humphrey School's leadership and management area, has been named the School's next associate dean for research, beginning a three-year term on August 31, 2026. He succeeds Professor Ryan Allen, who is leaving the   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 12 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports overturning Biden-era rule on sex stereotypes * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 10-state friend-of-the-court brief to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a challenge to a Biden-era DHHS rule regarding discrimination based on "sex stereotypes." The McComb Children's Clinic alleges that the rule impo  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 12 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Black bears becoming regular visitors in Northeast Iowa * Warm May weekends often lead to busy campgrounds as Iowa's camping community gets a jump on the summer season, and while they are busy reacquainting themselves with their tent or RV, at Pikes Peak State Park, camping prep also includes managing food and trash at the campsite to avoid any unintended visitors. Sitting on the U  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.9 percent over the past month, up 3.1 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area advanced 0.9 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissioner for  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Regional prices were up 0.8 percent in April, up 4.1 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.8 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index was up 5.7 percent, led by high  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Bill to Protect Parents and Promote Childhood Independence * Congressman Blake Moore introduced bipartisan legislation to promote childhood independence and protect parents who allow their children to play outside unsupervised, get off screens, and develop social skills.  Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) and Virginia Foxx (R-NC) are original co-leads of this   more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, May 12 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * DePauw Appoints Media Visionary Wendy Whitt to Lead Eugene S. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media * DePauw University has named Wendy Whitt as the new director of the Eugene S. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media. A recognized powerhouse in multimedia strategy and marketing, Whitt brings a comprehensive portfolio of industry expertise to the university's hub for student media activities and education. Whi  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, May 12 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * Distinguished Educator and Finance Expert Gary Lemon to Lead School of Business and Leadership * DePauw University is extending its commitment to a thriving business education by announcing the appointment of Gary Lemon as the interim dean of the School of Business and Leadership. A respected figure in both global finance and liberal arts education, Lemon brings a half-century of institutional service and indu  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * DUIRI is now accepting fall faculty project proposals * Purdue faculty at the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations are invited to submit project proposals for the Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship (DUIRI) Fall 2026 session. DUIRI supports faculty-led undergraduate research teams tackling problems across the strategic areas of global security, global health and global  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * Electric Companies Stepping Up to Protect Customers Amid Data Center Buildout * WASHINGTON (May 12, 2026) -A slew of recent announcements from investor-owned electric companies highlight their successful work powering the lives of the nearly 3 in 4 Americans who depend on them for reliable, affordable energy-and protecting them from bill increases related to data centers. EEI mem  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 12 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Celebrates Eli Lilly and Company's 150th Anniversary * Indiana Governor Mike Braun today celebrated Eli Lilly and Company's 150th anniversary and its continued commitment and investment in Indiana.  Founded in Indianapolis on May 10, 1876, Lilly has remained headquartered in Indiana for 150 years while growing into one of the world's leading medicine companies. "Lilly is one of  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Houchin, Deluzio Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Study Screen Time and Youth Development * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Screen-time Management And Recommendations for Teens (SMART) and Kids Act. The bill would require the United States Surgeon General to develop evidence-informed screen time recommendations for   more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 12 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * In memoriam: Xavier Navarro Aquino, assistant professor of English * Xavier Navarro Aquino, assistant professor of English, unexpectedly died Wednesday (May 6). He was 36. An acclaimed novelist and beloved teacher, mentor and colleague, Navarro Aquino was a member of the Creative Writing Program and a faculty fellow of the Institute for Latino Studies and the Initiative on Race and Resilience. "X  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Indiana High Schools Approve NIL; Reject Basketball Shot Clock * INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 11, 2026) - The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) approved the use of NIL (Name,and Likeness) deals for student-athletes for the 2026-27 school year but rejected the use of a shot clock in boys and girls varsity basketball. Indiana is one of the last states  more

KOKOMO, Indiana, May 13 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * Space telescope discoveries topic of free Observatory open house What are the "little red dots" discovered by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope? Learn more about the mysterious red shifted objects discovered recently, at the last Indiana University Kokomo Observatory free open house of the academic year. Patrick Motl, professor of physics, will begin the open house at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 17, with a p  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, May 13 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Media School strengthens international research partnership in Berlin Sofia Gruionu Faculty from the Media School traveled to Berlin, Germany, for the workshop "Locality and Context: Examining the Role of Place in Understanding Media Inequalities," held April 23-24. The event was organized by associate professor Mike Gruszczynski; Herman B Wells Endowed Professor (Class of 1950) Radhika Paramesw  more

COLUMBUS, Indiana, May 13 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * IU Columbus celebrates the Class of 2026 Indiana University Columbus honored more than 200 graduates on May 12, 2026, at the Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark. * 2025 commencement speakers included: * Jay Gladden, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, IU Indianapolis * Reinhold Hill, Vice Chancellor and Dean, IU Columbus * Yasmin Vargas, IU Columbus Student Advisory Council Chair * Charlie K  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, May 13 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * IU earth scientist earns international honor for pioneering research on how rivers and deltas work Every spring, when rivers rise and Indiana farm fields flood, Douglas Edmonds sees an opportunity to answer questions that may have implications for generations to come. Edmonds, Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and the Malcolm and Sylvia Boyce Chair in Geological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sc  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 12 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Faculty Member Receives Indiana Academy of Science Research Grant * Erin McClelland, Ph.D., assistant professor of Microbiology and Immunology in the Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine, has received a Senior Research Grant from the Indiana Academy of Science. The $5,000 grant will support McClelland's research project, "Delineating the microbial genetic pa  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 12 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Researcher Receives National Institutes of Health Grant * Marsha DeSmet, Ph.D., faculty member in the Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine, has received a nearly $368,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support research focused on human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. The award comes through the NIH's highly competitive Exploratory/Developme  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Messmer and Walberg Host Field Hearing on the Future of Mining in Southwest Indiana * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined the chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), for a field hearing in Fort Branch, Indiana, titled " Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining. " The hearing examined workforce development, mine safety, do  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 11, 2026: * * * The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Bob Onder, MD, JD U.S. House of Represen  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NCAA Men's Basketball Considers Change from Halves to Quarters * INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 11, 2026) - The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Rules Subcommittee and the Division II and III Men's Basketball Rules Committee met to discuss the state of men's college basketball and ways to enhance the game. Because this is not a rules-change year, the committees focuse  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * NIH-funded study maps human pancreatic islet cells, offering new clues to diabetes risk Comprehensive characterization of islet cells facilitated by national organ donation program. * A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study has identified key differences in human pancreatic islet cells that may help explain why some people are mor  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 12 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law student Garrett Hofmann selected for FASPE Ethics Fellowship * Notre Dame Law student Garrett Hofmann was selected as one of 14 fellows for the 2026 Law Program of the Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). Now in its sixteenth year, FASPE annually grants 80-90 fellowships to graduate students and early-career professionals in the fields of   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Drummond leads 18-state coalition urging EPA to protect chemical facility data from cybersecurity threats Attorney General Gentner Drummond today is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to lock down a proposed federal database of chemical facility information that the coalition says could help foreign governments and hackers target American infr  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University Teaching Academy announces 11 inductees for 2026 * The Purdue University Teaching Academy has announced 11 inductees for 2026 in recognition of their outstanding and scholarly teaching in graduate, undergraduate or engagement programs. Candidates were identified by their individual department or college/school based upon evidence of excellence in teaching, innovation in teaching me  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Recap of NCAA/NFHS Rules Meetings * Discussions of upcoming and potential rule changes in various sports by the NCAA and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) were discussed by sports organizations and members of the sporting goods industry at the 20 th annual Team Sports Conference hosted by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)   more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 12 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Senior Spotlight: Morgann Lazrovitch's Academic and Creative Journey at IU Southeast * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about person with purple hair in white shirt and black pants standing next to poster board. about person with purple hair in white shirt and black pants standing next to poster board. Morgann Lazrovitch is a graduating senior at Indiana University Southeast, completing a de  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Spartz to Host Telephone Town Hall on May 13 * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05) will host a telephone town hall this Wednesday, May 13, at 7 PM ET to take live questions from constituents across the 5th District. Constituents may join the call by signing up HERE. If you have any additional questions, please contact Rep. Spartz's Noblesville or Muncie District Offices at (31  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 12 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ-led coalition urges VA to end investigations into employees for speaking to press * The Society of Professional Journalists, joined by a coalition of more than 20 press freedom, journalism and civil liberties organizations, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Douglas A. Collins urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to end investigations into empl  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Encourage President Trump to Stand Up to China and Prioritize U.S. Shipbuilding * U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) sent a letter to President Donald Trump encouraging him to prioritize the U.S. shipbuilding industry and not to offer concessions to China in his upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Over  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Cortez Masto Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Kids Get to School Safely * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help students get to school safely. The Safe Bus Routes to School Act would modify the Safe Routes to School program so that projects to improve the safety of school bus routes and stops ar  more