News Tipoffs - Indiana Editors
'Invisible work' of AI falls disproportionately to middle managers, women
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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'Invisible work' of AI falls disproportionately to middle managers, women
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It's a common refrain that AI is changing how we work, but new research conducted by the Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab, housed in the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good, shows that AI is actually creating new forms of work and reconfiguring employees' lived experience of work itself.
In July 2026, the Lab convened t
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America's Electric Companies Protect Customers by Ensuring Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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America's Electric Companies Protect Customers by Ensuring Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share
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WASHINGTON (September 15, 2026) -The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) welcomes the House's consideration of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which reinforces work already underway across the country to protect families and small businesses from costs associated with serving data centers and
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American Bankers Association, 79 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Leaders Thune, Schumer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending
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American Medical Association, 50 Organizations Issue Letter to Reps. Joyce, Murphy, Schrier
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 14, 2026
The Honorable John Joyce, MD
U.S. House of Representatives
2102 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD
U.S. House of Representatives
407 Cannon House Office Bu
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Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance Opens 2026-27 Production Season With The Fantasticks, Sept. 17-27
MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
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Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance Opens 2026-27 Production Season With The Fantasticks, Sept. 17-27
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Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance will open its 2026-27 production season with The Fantasticks, presented at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17-20 and Sept. 22-26, with a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 27, in Korsgaard Dance Studio, located in Ball Gymnasium, Room 2
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Barnes & Thornburg Deepens International Trade Bench With Partners Brittney Powell and Matthew WestPowell and West bring experience in cross-border transactions, economic sanctions, trade remedies, customs and export controls
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Deepens International Trade Bench With Partners Brittney Powell and Matthew WestPowell and West bring experience in cross-border transactions, economic sanctions, trade remedies, customs and export controls
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As companies navigate an increasingly complex global trade environment, Brittney Powell and Matthew West have joined Barnes & Thornbu
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CAIR Welcomes Federal Indictment of Colorado Man for Online Threats Against American Muslims
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Welcomes Federal Indictment of Colorado Man for Online Threats Against American Muslims
September 15, 2026
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the federal indictment of a Thornton, Colorado, man who allegedly made violent threats against American Muslims, law enforcement, judges, federa
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CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime and Harassment Charges Following Hate Incident Targeting Washington State Mosque
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime and Harassment Charges Following Hate Incident Targeting Washington State Mosque
September 15, 2026
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed law enforcement's decision to pursue hate crime charges against a suspect accused of harassing community members, uttering anti-Isl
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College Night brings 40+ colleges and universities to Lycoming on Sept. 22
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Lycoming College posted the following news:
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College Night brings 40+ colleges and universities to Lycoming on Sept. 22
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Area high school students can explore more than 40 colleges and universities in one evening when Lycoming College and the Lycoming County Counselors Association (LCCA) host their annual College Night on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Keiper Recreation Center. The event is free and open to students and families.
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EPA Proposes Approval of Indiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Proposes Approval of Indiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
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Contact Information
EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov)
INDIANAPOLIS -Today, at the Indiana Statehouse, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi was joined by Indiana Governor Mike Braun, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and other leaders to announce the proposed approval of
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Gov. Braun Builds Momentum in Indiana's Creative Economy
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Builds Momentum in Indiana's Creative Economy
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INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today highlighted the growth of Indiana's creative economy, delivering video remarks at the 2026 Indiana Creative Economy Summit hosted Sept. 15-16 in Indianapolis, thanking artists, entrepreneurs and industry leaders for their many contributions to the state and its communities. Gov. Brau
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Gov. Braun Continues to Deliver on Promise to Keep Local Governments Whole During Gas Tax Holiday
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Continues to Deliver on Promise to Keep Local Governments Whole During Gas Tax Holiday
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INDIANAPOLIS -Indiana counties, cities and towns will once again receive gas tax reimbursements after the State Board of Finance today unanimously approved the reimbursements, continuing to deliver on Governor Mike Braun's promise to provide Hoosiers historic relief at the pump without takin
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Grace College to Host Skye Peterson & Joel Ansett on Oct. 3
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Grace College posted the following news:
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Grace College to Host Skye Peterson & Joel Ansett on Oct. 3
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Grace College will welcome acclaimed singer-songwriters Skye Peterson and Joel Ansett -two distinctive voices in contemporary Christian music -to Rodeheaver Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 3. The concert, titled "An Evening of Songs & Stories," will be an experience featuring beautiful music, contemplative worship and connection. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.,
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Ingenuity in action: App State spotlights faculty research and creativity
BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news:
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Ingenuity in action: App State spotlights faculty research and creativity
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BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University's 2026 Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian event (RECAPP) celebrates a growing research enterprise at App State that links numerous disciplines, partnerships and initiatives for community impact -work that is inspiring a new generation of problem solvers. The event, to b
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Institute for Justice: Study Lands as Supreme Court Weighs Whether Cities Must Pay for Property Destroyed by Police
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 (TNSrep) -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026:
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New Study Lands as Supreme Court Weighs Whether Cities Must Pay for Property Destroyed by Police
First nationwide data on law enforcement property damage suggest compensating victims would barely register in municipal budgets
IJ is a public interest law firm. We represent clients free of charge in cutting-edge litigation defending vital constitutional rights. You can
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Kutztown University: PASSHE Universities Pilot a New Program Connecting Majors to Careers
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release:
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PASSHE Universities Pilot a New Program Connecting Majors to Careers
September 15, 2026
Kutztown, Shippensburg and PennWest will help students understand how their majors connect to the skills they build, careers they can pursue and wages they can earn.
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Students at three universities in Pennsylvania's State System will soon get a clearer answer to one of the most important ques
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Lasers, Doppler effect personalize chemotherapy drug selection for cancer tumors
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Lasers, Doppler effect personalize chemotherapy drug selection for cancer tumors
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Like each person, each cancer is unique. And with the growing array of chemotherapy drugs available, gaining early insight into how individual tumors respond to specific drugs would help improve treatment. Harnessing the tools of laser light, the Doppler effect and AI, Purdue University scienti
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MC USA Executive Board shares resolution guidelines for the 2027 Delegate Assembly
ELKHART, Indiana, Sept. 15 [Category: Religion] -- Mennonite Church USA posted the following news:
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MC USA Executive Board shares resolution guidelines for the 2027 Delegate Assembly
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ELKHART, Ind. (September 15, 2026) -The Mennonite Church USA Executive Board has appointed a new Resolutions Committee and published its "Guidelines for Developing Organizational Resolutions and Church Statements in Mennonite Church USA" for the 2027 Delegate Assembly, which will be held July 9, at the Fi
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Mrvan Sends Letter to USPS on Proposed Permanent Closure of Wheeler Post Office
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Mrvan Sends Letter to USPS on Proposed Permanent Closure of Wheeler Post Office
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released a letter he sent to the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding the proposed permanent closure of the Wheeler Post Office.
As USPS conducts a discontinuance feasibility study on the permanent closure of the Wheeler Post Office, the letter urges USPS to
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New book out today: 'Impatience Is a Virtue' by President Daniels
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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New book out today: 'Impatience Is a Virtue' by President Daniels
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -"Impatience Is a Virtue: A Life Where the Buck Stops," by Purdue interim President Mitch Daniels, is out today (Sept. 15), sharing lessons from a career spanning the pharmaceutical and healthcare field, federal and state government, Purdue University, and more.
In his fifth book, Daniels reflects on his serv
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Northwest Indiana Families Value Higher Education at Purdue University Northwest
WESTVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release:
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Northwest Indiana Families Value Higher Education at Purdue University Northwest
September 15, 2026
Students return at record levels; nearly 80% of undergraduate and graduate students are Indiana residents
Purdue University Northwest welcomed 1,653 newly admitted undergraduate students while recording a new record 70.8% retention rate for returning second-year students for the 2026-27 academ
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Outdoor options abundant at Barber Creek Wildlife Area
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 15 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Outdoor options abundant at Barber Creek Wildlife Area
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Covering nearly 1,000 acres along the Clinton-Scott County line, Barber Creek Wildlife Area offers a mix of timber, wetlands and prairie, with fire breaks to walk and plenty of space to chase turkeys and deer or to hunt mushrooms.
Much of the area is in the Wapsipinicon River floodplain, offering wetlands or oxbows seemingly
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Policy & Perspective: Connecting Scholarship and Action at the Keough School
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release:
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Policy & Perspective: Connecting Scholarship and Action at the Keough School
September 15, 2026
The upcoming academic year marks the 60th anniversary of Populorum Progressio, Pope Paul VI's Encyclical on the development of peoples, and a call to the "peoples blessed with abundance" to hear the cry of the poor. In 1967, this encyclical was situated in the afte
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Protect Our Care: ICYMI - Trump Administration Continues Its Sham PR Campaign After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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ICYMI: Trump Administration Continues Its Sham PR Campaign After Gutting Rural Health Care
September 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration continues to tout new "investments" in rural health care, but communities across the country are being left to pick up the pieces from Trump and Republicans massive health care cuts. Last year, Donald Trump and Republicans slashed more than $1 trillion from Medicaid
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Purdue University Northwest and Society of Innovators Announce Plans to End Collaboration Agreement
WESTVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release:
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Purdue University Northwest and Society of Innovators announce plans to end collaboration agreement
September 15, 2026
Purdue University Northwest and Innovators Northwest Indiana have agreed to end the collaboration agreement through which the Society of Innovators (SOI) has functioned under the PNW umbrella since 2018. The change will be effective Dec. 31, 2026.
The SOI's board of director
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Rep. Spartz Issues Letter to GAO Acting Comptroller General Brown, EPA Deputy IG Murley
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana, issued the following letter to Orice W. Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office, and Nicole Murley, deputy inspector general of the Environmental Protection Agency:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 14, 2026
Orice W. Brown
Acting Comptroller General of the United States
U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20548
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Nicole Murley
Deputy In
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RLC Marketing Team, JS Creative Tapped for Great Lakes/Ontario Regional Award
INA, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Rend Lake College issued the following news:
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RLC marketing team, JS Creative tapped for Great Lakes/Ontario regional award
September 15, 2026
INA, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2026) -- Rend Lake College's marketing team, along with Southern Illinois-based video production company JS Creative, has been selected as a finalist for a Medallion Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations.
The award in Television/Video Paid Advertisement could be a gold,
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Rondrell Moore Named Chief Public Relations Officer at Indiana State University
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Rondrell Moore Named Chief Public Relations Officer at Indiana State University
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Indiana State University has named alumnus and longtime WTHI-TV journalist Rondrell Moore as its new Chief Public Relations Officer beginning October 2, 2026, bringing an accomplished communications professional with deep connections to the University and the Wabash Valley into the leadership role.
Moore will lead India
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Society of Professional Journalists, 133 News Organizations Issue Letter to Calif. Gov. Newsom
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following letter 133 news organizations to Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California:
Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Support for Assemblymember Christopher M. Ward's Community NEWS Act (AB 2222)
Dear Governor Newsom:
We write to respectfully recommend enacting Assembly Bill 2222, a
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SPJ welcomes U.S. District Court decision blocking new I visa restrictions on international journalists
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 15 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ welcomes U.S. District Court decision blocking new I visa restrictions on international journalists
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The Society of Professional Journalists is pleased that a federal judge blocked provisions that would have imposed new and potentially repressive restrictions on international journalists, students and visiting professors, starting today.
On Monday, Judge F. Denn
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Start you next big idea at IU Southeast@Novaparke
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Start you next big idea at IU Southeast@Novaparke
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- 1:- 1:View print quality image about Big ideas need room to grow. Start your next big idea here. IU Southeast@Novaparke about Big ideas need room to grow. Start your next big idea here. IU Southeast@Novaparke
Whether you're planning a class project, conducting research, hosting a meeting or a seminar, or bringing people together to colla
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UChicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital nationally ranked in four pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release:
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UChicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital nationally ranked in four pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report
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UChicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital has been nationally ranked in four pediatric specialties in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings, announced today, up from three specialties last year.
Comer Children's remained No. 2 in
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Young, Cortez Masto Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Unfair Tax Burden on Sexual Assault Survivors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Cortez Masto Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Unfair Tax Burden on Sexual Assault Survivors
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate an unfair tax burden on survivors of sexual assault. The Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act would ensure that survivors of sexual assault are not taxed on se
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