EVANSVILLE, Indiana, May 13 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * $1 million gift names Coudret Nursing Program * The family of Dr. Nadine Coudret (KOO-dray), the first dean of the University of Southern Indiana Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, has made a $1 million endowed gift to the University that will provide unrestricted support for the USI Nursing Program and establish an annual scholarship for nursing students. In recognition   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * 'Civics-in-a-Box' Project Wins Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award * The Center on Representative Government, based at Indiana University in Bloomington, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award by the Annenberg Public Policy Center. The center's winning proposal, "Civics-in-a-Box," is a customizab  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Republicans are ready to spend, spend, spend, just not on anything that will make life more affordable for you. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling out Trump and Republicans for spending billions of taxpayer dollars on the costly Iran war, an out-of-control ICE and Trump's ballroom while working Amer  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 13 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 Commencement Feature: Amanda and Eddie Soto * Growing up, Amanda (Garcia) and Eduardo "Eddie" Soto lived just 30 minutes from each other in South Florida-without ever meeting. It took their independent decisions to attend Notre Dame Law School for their paths to cross. They met during 1L orientation then began dating several months later. Over time, the futures they had ima  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Votes to Support Indiana Farmers and Make E-15 Available Year-Round * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act: "For states like Indiana and districts like mine, this legislation is not just about fuel policy. Year-round E-15 nationwide will suppo  more

ITHACA, New York, May 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * David Lodge, ecologist and Cornell Atkinson director, to retire * David Lodge, an ecologist whose storied career has included protecting the Great Lakes, pioneering eDNA use in aquatic environments, and leading the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, is retiring as director of Cornell Atkinson May 22. Lodge will retain his appointment as a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Networks delivered second most-watched WNBA regular-season game ever with Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever on May 9 * ESPN today announced that the Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever matchup on May 9 at 1 p.m. ET on ABC averaged 2.5 million viewers, making it the second most-watched WNBA regular-season game across ESPN networks ever, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.  more

MATTOON, Illinois, May 11 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Wealth Management Welcomes Financial Advisor Kyle Wagenbach Burlington, IA - First Mid Wealth Management, a division of First Mid Bancshares, Inc. and a branch office of Raymond James, announces that Financial Advisor Kyle Wagenbach has joined its team. Wagenbach brings a unique and analytical perspective to financial planning, drawing on a diverse background in engineering, economics, entrep  more

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, May 14 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Geneva College Names 2026 Life G Awardees Geneva College presents this year's recipients of the Life G Award, Geneva's highest alumni honor, to Ann Birdsall O'Neill '68 and Dwight E. Wagner '68, CCIM. The Life G Award is given each year to graduates for service above self, those who embody the principles for which Geneva College stands, and whose efforts on behalf of the College, the community, and the nati  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 13 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Praises Companies Working With Power Up Indiana to Turn Training into Opportunity * During Indiana Small Business Month, Governor Mike Braun is recognizing companies working with Power Up Indiana, the state's program that supports those who invest in upskilling their workforce. Two examples, CorePlacement Personnel Services and Chariot Automotive Group, are helping Hoosiers turn e  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 13 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Signs Bill to Keep Cell Phone Distractions Out of Indiana Schools * Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed Senate Enrolled Act 78, a new 'bell-to-bell' cell phone restriction strengthening Indiana's school cell phone policies to help students focus, support teachers, and improve the classroom environment.  SEA 78 builds on Indiana's existing restrictions on student device  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service issued a notice seeking public comments on dozens of properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places across the District of Columbia and multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Arizona. The notice, published May 6 in the Federal Register, covers nominations received before April 18, 2026, and opens a pub  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 13 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * IU Indianapolis graduates highlight community impact through business and policy work * Over 5,600 students will celebrate commencement on the Indiana University Indianapolis campus at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Michael A. Carroll Stadium. They hail from 89 Indiana counties, 45 U.S. states and 95 countries, earning an education at IU's urban research campus renowned for its community  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Ohio's Brian Poindexter for Election to Congress * AFGE says Poindexter will be a voice for working people in Congress INDIANAPOLIS - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Brian Poindexter for election to the U.S. House representing Ohio's Seventh Congressional District   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Lightbulb - April 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup At a Glance This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments in the federal courts of appeal in the last month. By Amelia McDermott Fifth Circuit Vacates NLRB Order Regarding Company Subpoenas During Union Organizing Campaign In Starbucks v. NLRB, __ F.4th __ (5th Cir. Apr. 17, 2026), the   more

ENCINO, California, May 14 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 64-Unit Multifamily Property in Lawrenceburg, Ind. LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Waterview Apartments, a 64-unit multifamily property located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. "The su  more

DECATUR, Illinois, May 13 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin Art and Creative Media students earn regional, district American Advertising Awards * Millikin University Art and Creative Media students earned major recognition at the 2026 American Advertising Awards, winning seven Gold ADDYs and eight Silver ADDYs across regional and district levels.  The American Advertising Awards, also known as the ADDYs, are one of the advertising industry's largest creative   more

FORT BRANCH, Indiana, May 14 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Peabody Energy General Manager Eric Carter from a May 8, 2026, field hearing entitled "Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining": * * * Chairman Walberg and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Eric Carter, and I have worked for 32 years in mining. During that time, I was asked to return to school and complete a degree. I  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * REP. STUTZMAN'S BIPARTISAN FUTURES ACT UNANIMOUSLY PASSES HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House Financial Services Committee passed Rep. Marlin Stutzman's (IN-03) FUTURES Act by a vote of 52-0, with all Republicans and Democrats supporting the legislation. The FUTURES Act will enhance regulatory agencies' ability to conduct thorough supervision and ensure the saf  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 13 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Study on snack's effect on heart, kidneys and gut bacteria Researchers in the Purdue University Department of Nutrition Science are doing a research study to learn how a culturally inspired snack, based on the traditional Dieta de la Milpa from Mexico and Cent  more

FORT BRANCH, Indiana, May 14 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Bruce Stevens, president of Resource Services LLC, from a May 8, 2026, field hearing entitled "Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining": * * * Chairman Walberg and Congressman Messmer, thank you for inviting me to testify today on the state of Indiana's coal industry and the associated workforce issues. I. History of Indiana's Coal Industry Coal has been mined  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 14 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Amicus Brief Requesting U.S. Supreme Court Uphold Stay on Mifepristone Requirements South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 22 other Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court uphold a lower court's stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person di  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 13 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Syl and Vicki Schieber Make Generous Gift to Support Death Penalty Abolition Week at Notre Dame Law School for Five Years * Syl Schieber '72 M.A., '74 Ph.D., and his wife, Vicki, have made a generous gift to support Notre Dame Law School's Death Penalty Abolition Week for the next five years. Their contribution will help ensure the event's continuation and support the Law School's efforts   more

ANGOLA, Indiana, May 13 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine alumni recognized among young manufacturing, logistics leaders * INDIANAPOLIS -Two Trine University alumni were recently named to the sixth annual Rising 30 class, recognizing outstanding young professionals making significant early-career contributions to Indiana's advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) sectors. Dominic Desalvo, who earned a Bachelor of Science in design engineering technology in 2024,   more

ANGOLA, Indiana, May 13 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine's VITA location helps low-income residents file more than 120 returns * Trine University students filed 122 tax returns for low-income residents through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this past semester. The number reflected a more than 58% increase over 2025 and saved taxpayers an estimated $30,000 in preparation fees. The Trine team was made up of: Silas Jones, an accounting major fro  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 13 (TNSrep) -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Navigating the Shift: New Kroc Institute Report Maps the Future of Colombian Peace Amidst Pivotal Political Transition As Colombia stands at a historic threshold in the implementation of its 2016 Final Peace Agreement, decisions made in the coming months will be important for shaping the continuity and long-term sustainability of the peace process amid   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Op-Ed: Hoosier Law Enforcement Deserves Our Support * The following op-ed by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was published on May 13, 2026. By Todd Young Most Hoosiers wake up every morning and see their children off to school or head to work without event. They live in safety because a select few of their fellow citizens willingly forfeit their own. May 10-16 is National Police Week, and   more