Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
15 teachers named Ag Educators of the Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news:
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15 teachers named Ag Educators of the Year
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As agricultural education programs continue to play a vital role in preparing the next generation of industry leaders, the Golden Owl Award celebrated a record year of recognition for ag educators, receiving more than 4,900 nominations and recognizing 107 finalists across 15 states. Nationwide and its state FFA partners are proud to ann
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ACF Awards $6 Million to 10 Jurisdictions to Advance Use of Predictive Risk Modeling in Child Welfare
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release:
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ACF Awards $6 Million to 10 Jurisdictions to Advance Use of Predictive Risk Modeling in Child Welfare
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $6 million in grant funding to 10 child welfare jurisdictions to pilot new technology aimed at improving child safety and case
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Americans for Tax Reform: 40 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
Sukup Manufac
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Americans for Tax Reform: End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen:
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End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k
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As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are current
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Americans for Tax Reform: Jocelyn Benson Calls Michigan's Income Tax "Very Low", Yet Can't Say What the Rate Is
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian:
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Jocelyn Benson Calls Michigan's Income Tax "Very Low", Yet Can't Say What the Rate Is
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson wants to "reexamine" the state's tax code to make it more "equitable." Her justification? Michigan's income tax is apparently "really low."
There's just one problem: she could not actually say what the income tax rate is.
That is a r
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 94.
As documented below at least 94 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts fo
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Tax Hikes That David Crowley Supports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jack Guidi and Kiran Subramanian:
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List of Tax Hikes that David Crowley Supports
David Crowley and Francesca Hong during Democratic Primary debate at Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI on July 28, 2026. by LaShawnda Jones is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license
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Known as the 400 year veto, Governor Tony Evers struck two digits and a hyphen in Wisconsin's 202
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 27-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the legality of detaining illegal aliens without a bond hearing pending their removal from the country.
While immigration enforcement is frequently a
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Area July 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Area July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Area prices were down 0.1 percent over the past month, up 2.5 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area declined 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissio
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region July 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Regional prices were down 0.2 percent in July, up 3.5 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region fell 0.2 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 1.9 percent, largely due
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: District Enrollment Tool - See Who's Gaining or Losing Students
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall:
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District enrollment tool: See who's gaining or losing students
In most states, where a child goes to school is still largely based on where that child lives. Wealthy families buy homes in the "right" zip code to live in a desirable school district; those without that lux
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Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Updates Procurement List With Supply Addition, Service Removals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled will delete products and services from the Procurement List effective September 12, 2026. The deletions follow a July 9, 2026, notice of proposed deletions and a determination that the listed products and services are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government.
The affected products include magnetic picture hangers, a military fuel-can cradle, a steel mail-cart tow pin, pa
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FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support
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Former Vice President Mike Pence to Serve as Visiting Professor at Colorado Christian University
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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Former Vice President Mike Pence to Serve as Visiting Professor at Colorado Christian University
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Former Vice President Mike Pence, J.D. '86, has been appointed as a visiting faculty member for the 2026-2027 academic year at Colorado Christian University. He is expected to visit the campus in Lakewood, Colorado, about once a month for lectures, classroom discussions, and
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Four Insurance Departments Achieve Reaccreditation During NAIC 2026 Summer National Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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Four Insurance Departments Achieve Reaccreditation During NAIC 2026 Summer National Meeting
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During the NAIC's 2026 Summer National Meeting, the NAIC Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation (F) Committee voted to accredit the insurance regulatory departments in Arkansas, the District of Columbia, Indiana, and Michigan. Accr
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Gov. Braun Announces $59M Investment in Vulcraft Division
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Announces $59M Investment in Vulcraft Division
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ST. JOE, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today that Vulcraft, a division of Nucor Corporation, will expand its steel manufacturing operations in DeKalb County, creating up to 20 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2027.
"Indiana's robust advanced manufacturing sector and our skilled talent pipeline make our state the p
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Indiana Biosciences Research Institute President Palkowitz Testifies Before Senate Finance Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care released the following written testimony by Alan D. Palkowitz, president and CEO of the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, Indianapolis, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Building a Resilient Health Care Future with Biotechnology":
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America remains the world's leader in biomedical discovery. Our universities, academic medical centers, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical industry, nonprofit research organi
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Indiana State Receives $247,801 NIH Grant to Upgrade Research Instrumentation
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Indiana State Receives $247,801 NIH Grant to Upgrade Research Instrumentation
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Indiana State University has received a $247,801 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to upgrade a key piece of scientific instrumentation supporting undergraduate research and education.
The award, provided through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), will support the project, "Upgrade
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Institutional Shareholder Services Issues Statement on Lawsuit Challenging Oklahoma Statute, H.B. 4429
BERLIN, Germany, Aug. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Institutional Shareholder Services, a provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to financial market participants, posted the following news release:
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Statement in Connection with Filing of Lawsuit Challenging Oklahoma Statute, H.B. 4429
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ROCKVILLE, Md. (August 13, 2026) -Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) today announced it has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western Distr
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Lilly Endowment Makes $500K Gift to Support Town Square Collaborative
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news:
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Lilly Endowment Makes $500K Gift to Support Town Square Collaborative
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University of the Ozarks has received a grant of $500,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc., to support the continuation of the Arkansas Presbytery Thriving in Ministry program, which is a part of the University's Town Square Collaborative.
Lilly Endowment made the grant through its Thriving in Ministry initiative, which supports a v
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Marian University Receives Federal Renewal of Animal Welfare Assurance Through 2030
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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Marian University Receives Federal Renewal of Animal Welfare Assurance Through 2030
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Renewal supports university's growing research enterprise and continued pursuit of federal funding
Marian University has received renewal of its Animal Welfare Assurance through 2030, continuing a federal designation that supports the university's growing research enterprise.
The Assurance, accepted by the National Instit
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Michigan vegetable crop report - August 12, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Michigan vegetable crop report - August 12, 2026
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Crop updates
Asparagus
Are you seeing crooked, zig-zaggy asparagus? Auxin herbicide injury in asparagus creates twists and turns. Though not ideal, these symptoms are fairly regular and plants grow out of it.
Brassicas and greens
Downy mildew and black rot have both been reported in cabbage. Black ro
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Milliman Names Jim Fulton Next CEO
SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 14 -- Milliman, an actuarial and consulting firm, presented the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Milliman names Jim Fulton next CEO
Fulton to assume CEO role in October after 11 years as CFO
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Milliman, Inc., a leading global actuarial and consulting firm, today announced that Jim Fulton has been named Milliman's next Chief Executive Officer. Fulton has served as Milliman's Chief Financial Officer since 2015 and has been a leader driving the firm's or
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Nathan Schaumleffel Elected Fellow of American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Nathan Schaumleffel Elected Fellow of American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration
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Dr. Nathan Schaumleffel, Associate Professor of Political Science in Indiana State University's College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), one of the highest professional honors in the parks, recreation and conservation f
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Request in Urging DOJ Not to Appeal Firearm Restrictions Ruling
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 14 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Request in Urging DOJ Not to Appeal Firearm Restrictions Ruling
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins eight other Attorneys General in requesting that the U.S. Department of Justice not appeal a Texas federal court decision ruling that the National Firearms Act's registration requirements for short barreled rifles, short barreled shot
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SBA seeks proposals for Manufacturing and Small Business Cybersecurity Resilience Program 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the opportunity for eligible applicants to secure funding through the Manufacturing and Small Business Cybersecurity Resilience Program 2026. The program aims to deliver crucial technical assistance to small businesses, focusing specifically on cybersecurity training in the states of Indiana, Ohio, and Virginia.
With an award ceiling of $2.5 million, two grants are expected to be awarded under this funding opportunity.
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Senate Finance Subcommittee Chairman Young Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Biotechnology
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, released the following opening statement from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Building a Resilient Health Care Future with Biotechnology":
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I call the Finance Subcommittee on Health Care to order.
I would like to thank Chairman Crapo and Ranking Member Wyden for their help in allowing us to move forward with this hearing today.
I also want to acknowledge Senator Hassan for h
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Shapiro Administration Designates Centre County's Third Bicentennial Farm, Twelve New Century Farms at Penn State's Ag Progress Days
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Designates Centre County's Third Bicentennial Farm, Twelve New Century Farms at Penn State's Ag Progress Days
Family farms in Cambria, Centre, Fayette, Indiana, Lehigh, Lycoming, Montour, Perry, Potter, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties earn historic designations.
Governor Josh Shapiro has continued Pennsylvania's national leadersh
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SPJ honors 2026 Sunshine Award recipients for advancing open government
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ honors 2026 Sunshine Award recipients for advancing open government
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Media Contact:
SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org
The Society of Professional Journalists has announced the recipients of its 2026 Sunshine Award, recognizing individuals and organizations for advancing the principles of open government.
This year's honorees are Thomas Susman, a nati
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SPJ-led coalition urges Interior Department to reconsider national park communications policy
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ-led coalition urges Interior Department to reconsider national park communications policy
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A coalition of groups led by the Society of Professional Journalists is urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to reconsider an internal policy prohibiting employees from communicating about deaths or serious injuries in national parks.
In a letter to Interior Secretar
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Syracuse University: She Charted a Course for Women in the Navy. Now, Her Legacy Has a Home
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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She Charted a Course for Women in the Navy. Now, Her Legacy Has a Home
Maria Calabrese Murray's WAVES uniform--and a hand-drawn map of Iwo Jima--are on display at the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle D'Aniello Building.
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Maria Calabrese Murray '44 was 17 when she arrived at Syracuse University in 1940. A talented flutist and pianist, Murray had already performed with the
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Trine University: Golf outing raises record amount for scholarships
ANGOLA, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Golf outing raises record amount for scholarships
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Golfers and sponsors at Trine University's 36th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Outing contributed a record amount for student scholarships, raising $115,000 at the Aug. 7 event.
Nearly 250 golfers enjoyed 18 holes on the beautiful Zollner Golf Course, with added games like a hole-in-one contest and cornhole as well as free hot dogs provided by the Alumni Associat
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Union College Alumna Alexis Publishes Acclaimed Debut Poetry Collection, 'Beyond the Watershed'
SCHENECTADY, New York, Aug. 13 -- Union College posted the following news:
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A poet's journey
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Writing a book is hard. Getting it published? Harder. The effort, though, is worth it.
Nadia Alexis '09 knows this well. It took nine years to see her debut poetry collection in print-from the time she started writing Beyond the Watershed in 2016 to the day it hit stores in March 2025.
Alexis first submitted her manuscript to a publisher in 2019, after completing her MFA in creative writin
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University of Michigan: Clearing the Air - Public Prefers 'Natural' Approaches to Curbing Climate Change
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Clearing the air: Public prefers 'natural' approaches to curbing climate change
Public support for climate solutions isn't just about whether the technique works--it's also about whether people perceive it as a natural process.
That key takeaway of research from the University of Michigan and other institutions offers big implications for how policymakers, scientists and communicators talk ab
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