Friday - October 2, 2026

News Tipoffs - Indiana Editors

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45th Newell Lecture Welcomes New Testament Scholar Lynn H. Cohick
ANDERSON, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Anderson University posted the following news: * * * 45th Newell Lecture Welcomes New Testament Scholar Lynn H. Cohick * ANDERSON, Ind. -The 45th annual Newell Lecture in Biblical Studies will host Lynn H. Cohick on October 19, 2026, as she teaches on "Women in the Gospels: Proclaiming the Good News." Cohick (Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania) is a Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Houston Christian University. She also serves on the translation comm  more
Academic Success Building reaches construction milestone with topping-out ceremony
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Academic Success Building reaches construction milestone with topping-out ceremony * INDIANAPOLIS -Purdue University celebrated a milestone Sept. 17 as the final steel beam was lifted into place -or topped out -on the south side of the Academic Success Building (ASB) in Indianapolis, marking the highest point of construction on a facility designed to support student success for generations to come  more
Advancing health by addressing food insecurity in our communities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Advancing health by addressing food insecurity in our communities * September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness of food insecurity and its impact on health. Food insecurity is a complex community health issue, and addressing it often requires more than one solution. Across Ascension, Ministry Markets are encouraged to address food insecur  more
Attorney General Marshall Co-Leads Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Urging Court to Return Voter Qualification Authority to States
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marshall Co-Leads Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Urging Court to Return Voter Qualification Authority to States September 21, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala.) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a 26-State brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to defend election integrity and restore the States' constitutional authority to set and enforce voter qualifications. A  more
Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * West Virginia and 47 other states and territories announce preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds to consumers Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases   more
Ball State University Presents the Suspenseful Play 'Holmes Is Where the Heart Is' in October
MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State University Presents the Suspenseful Play 'Holmes Is Where the Heart Is' in October * Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance will present the witty and suspenseful play Holmes Is Where the Heart Is at the University's Art and Journalism Building, Room 225, at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 1-4, and 6-8; and at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 3. Tickets are on sale now at the College of Fine Arts Box   more
Ball State University to Repatriate Cultural Items Recovered from Edward Maitland in Metlakatla, Alaska
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, intends to repatriate two cultural items identified as objects of cultural patrimony to the Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve. The items are a model totem carving created by Edward Maitland in Metlakatla, Alaska, in 1896, and a totem carving previously attributed to the Tlingit people. Consultation identified the latter as Tsimshian. The model carving was donated to Ball State in 1991, while the other carv  more
Banks Leads Fight to Ensure Taxpayer-Funded Pell Grants Go to American Students Only
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Banks Leads Fight to Ensure Taxpayer-Funded Pell Grants go to American Students Only WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Pell for Americans Act, legislation to ensure taxpayer-funded Pell Grants are awarded only to U.S. citizens and nationals. Current law makes it possible for certain noncitizens, including some illegal aliens, to receive federal  more
Bethany College Names Evan Lewis Head Golf Coach
BETHANY, West Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Bethany College issued the following news: * * * Bethany College Names Evan Lewis Head Golf Coach BETHANY, W.Va. (Sept. 23, 2026) - Bethany College Director of Athletics Jen Windmiller, MBA '23, has announced the appointment of Evan Lewis as the new head coach of the College's golf program. Lewis takes over both the men's and women's golf teams after most recently serving as the assistant coach at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). He helped lead th  more
Designed to launch: how Calvin students prepare for creative careers
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Designed to launch: how Calvin students prepare for creative careers * On a Friday afternoon in early September, Chris Fox is painting the side of a building just outside downtown Grand Rapids. He's preparing a mural for ArtPrize-an annual international art competition that takes place just a few miles from Calvin's campus. Working with him on the project are some of his current and former students. "I a  more
Drew Theological School Alum Sees Voice on Religion, Culture, and Politics Grow
MADISON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew Theological School Alum Sees Voice on Religion, Culture, and Politics Grow * #Matthias Beier is now an Indianapolis Star contributing columnist following his part in an award-winning series September 2026 - Drew Theological School alum Matthias Beier T'97,'02 has seen his public voice grow as an expert on religion, culture, and politics, with a particular focus on Christian nationalism. Enlarge Beier,   more
Eastern Illinois University Earns High Marks in Multiple National Rankings
CHARLESTON, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Eastern Illinois University earns high marks in multiple national rankings Sep-23-2026 EIU earns high marks for affordability, quality from TIME/Statista, U.S. News & World Report, and onlinecybersecurity.com (Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University continues to build on its legacy of excellence, earning national rankings and distinctions that reinforce EIU's reputation for quality a  more
Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices * BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and, if eligible, to submit a claim for compensation here. This month,   more
Forbes Names Jason Karlov One of America's Top Lawyers
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Forbes Names Jason Karlov One of America's Top Lawyers * Forbes has included partner and Entertainment, Media and Sports Practice Group Chair Jason Karlov in its 2026 America's Top Lawyers list, which identifies the leading dealmakers, litigators, advisers, and strategists at firms of all sizes. Forbes selects honorees through a rigorous, multi-stage process  more
Franklin College welcomes alumna Taylor McElwain '19 as director of belonging and community
FRANKLIN, Indiana, Sept. 22 -- Franklin College issued the following news: * * * Franklin College welcomes alumna Taylor McElwain '19 as director of belonging and community * Franklin College has welcomed alumna Taylor McElwain '19, Ph.D., back to campus as director of belonging and community in the Division of Student Development. In this role, McElwain supports student engagement, belonging and success while creating opportunities for students to connect with campus life and the surroundi  more
Gov. Braun leads largest coordinated debris operations in recent state history
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun leads largest coordinated debris operations in recent state history * INDIANAPOLIS - Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun provided an update on the largest state-led debris removal operations in recent history, following the August 2026 severe weather and flooding that impacted communities across Indiana. "Indiana faced an unprecedented disaster, and it demanded a quick and innov  more
Ice Miller Announces 22 Attorneys Named to 2027 Indiana Super Lawyers List
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 24 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ice Miller Announces 22 Attorneys Named to 2027 Indiana Super Lawyers List September 23, 2026 Ice Miller is proud to announce 22 of our attorneys have been named 2027 Indiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. The recognized attorneys represent a range of practices including intellectual property, employment & labor, business litigation, nonprofit organizations, construction litigation, tax, envi  more
Indiana State University to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from Site in Dearborn County, Indiana
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- Indiana State University, Terre Haute, intends to repatriate human remains representing two individuals and one associated funerary object to 1 of 8 Native American tribes. The remains and a turkey bone awl were removed from site 12-D-0094 in Dearborn County, Indiana. The burials were accidentally exposed during construction of a trailer berth in May 1990. At the request of the Dearborn County Coroner, Indiana State University staff exhumed the burials. The univ  more
Indiana University Media School: Game Design Students Demo Capstone Games at Tinkerfest
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 24 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Game design students demo capstone games at Tinkerfest September 22, 2026 Game design students demoed and playtested their capstone projects for the public at the Indiana State Museum's Tinkerfest on Saturday. Tinkerfest is an annual, day-long event that invites families to explore interactive, hands-on activity stations created by Indiana's builders, coders, artists, designers, and makers. Th  more
Indiana University to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from the Gingrich site in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- Indiana University intends to repatriate human remains representing one individual to 1 of 16 Native American tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The remains, with no associated funerary objects, are recorded as coming from the Gingrich site in Pennsylvania. The collection was sent to an Indiana University anthropology faculty member by John Witthorft, with a note indicating the individual was to b  more
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields to Repatriate Funerary Object Recovered from Mound near Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields intends to repatriate a pipe to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The pipe is an unassociated funerary object excavated from a mound near Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia. The notice states that it was originally collected by Charles C. Jones of Atlanta, Georgia, and was later held in the collections of Dr. Rollin H. Bunch of Muncie, Indiana, the Edward W. Payne Collection in Springfield,  more
IU McKinney Hosts Constitution Day Commemoration at Inlow Hall
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Hosts Constitution Day Commemoration at Inlow Hall * IU McKinney School of Law and the IndyBar Rule of Law Committee hosted a Constitution Day event on September 17. The event took place in the Wynne Courtroom at Inlow Hall. This year's event featured discussion from lawyers and judges who were part of constitutional law cases that went all the way to the Uni  more
IU Southeast education leaders share strategies at P-12 Summit
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast education leaders share strategies at P-12 Summit * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about (L-R) IU Southeast's Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Donna Dahlgren and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs... about (L-R) IU Southeast's Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Donna Dahlgren and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs... I  more
NFIB Awards Senator Young Guardian of Small Business Award
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * NFIB Awards Senator Young Guardian of Small Business Award * WASHINGTON - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) awarded U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) with their most prestigious legislative recognition, the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award. "I am honored to receive the Guardian of Small Business Award from NFIB for my efforts to promote and support Hoosier small businesses.  more
Notre Dame Law School Professors Examine History, Tradition, and the Future of Establishment Clause Litigation
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Sept. 24 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School professors examine history, tradition, and the future of Establishment Clause litigation September 23, 2026 Author: Elyse Paul On September 21, Notre Dame Law School professors John Meiser and Dennis Wieboldt discussed recent litigation involving public religious displays and the Supreme Court's shift toward a history and tradition approach to Establishment Clause   more
Notre Dame theologian John Cavadini to receive 2026 Ratzinger Prize
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame theologian John Cavadini to receive 2026 Ratzinger Prize * John Cavadini, professor and director of the doctoral program in the Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, will receive the 2026 Ratzinger Prize in Theology, widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the field. Pope Leo XIV will present the prize to Cavadini at the Vatican Apostolic Palace on December 19  more
Pa. Human Services Dept., IUP Announce Collaboration to Train Future Physicians at Clarks Summit State Hospital, Boosting Availability of Rural Health Care Workers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, IUP Announce Collaboration to Train Future Physicians at Clarks Summit State Hospital, Boosting Availability of Rural Health Care Workers September 22, 2026 Clarks Summit, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and leadership from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) today announced t  more
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- 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. #Eco-Industry educational board game study Researchers are recruiting adults to participate in a Purdue research study evaluating Eco-Industry, an educational board game that puts participants in an interactive environment where they make decisions related to   more
Road to Retirement begins today - employees can still participate
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Road to Retirement begins today - employees can still participate * Purdue's fall Road to Retirement conference begins today, and there is still time to take advantage of three days of virtual retirement and financial wellness resources. Experts from Purdue Human Resources, Fidelity, Social Security Administration and others are presenting topics including saving and investing, Social Security, h  more
Six Taft IP Attorneys Ranked in the 2026 Issue of IAM/WTR Copyright 1000
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Six Taft IP Attorneys Ranked in the 2026 Issue of IAM/WTR Copyright 1000 * Six of Taft's copyright focused attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of "IAM/WTR Copyright 1000 - The World's Leading Copyright Professionals," published by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine. The Taft IP attorneys recognized in the guide include: Philip Bautista, Ashley Bennett Ewald  more
Sociology professor recognized for contributions to teaching and learning
KOKOMO, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * Sociology professor recognized for contributions to teaching and learning * KOKOMO, Ind. -What can you do with a degree in sociology? Just about anything you want, according to research conducted by an Indiana University Kokomo faculty member. Stephanie Medley-Rath, professor of sociology, presented her findings as winner of the Hans O. Mauksch Award for Distinguished Contributions to Undergrad  more
SPJ Foundation awards $100,000 in fellowships for public service journalism
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 23 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ Foundation awards $100,000 in fellowships for public service journalism * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists Foundation has selected two journalists to share the $100,000 Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism, which provides mid-career journalists with time and funding to pursue  more
Tennessee Joins 20-State Coalition Warning of National Security Risks in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Joins 20-State Coalition Warning of National Security Risks in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio alerting the administration to a grave national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is actively being exploited by Chinese-sourced businesses. The let  more
Trine promotes faculty, staff
ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine promotes faculty, staff * Trine University promoted faculty and staff members in multiple departments to new roles over the summer. "Our university is blessed with outstanding faculty and staff who have demonstrated the competence and commitment to assume strategic new roles," said Tony Kline, Ph.D., Trine University president. "Every move helps better position Trine University to provide a premier private   more
University of Notre Dame Law School: Professor Stephen Tierney Elected Fellow of British Academy
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Sept. 24 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Professor Stephen Tierney elected fellow of British Academy September 23, 2026 Author: Annika Johnson Professor Stephen Tierney KC (Hon) FRSE, global distinguished professor of law at the Notre Dame London Law Programme, has been elected a fellow of the British Academy. Founded in 1902, the British Academy is the United Kingdom's national academy for the humanities and social sciences.  more
Whang, Stjerna join forces to perform Brahms' sonatas at Cameron event
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Sept. 23 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Whang, Stjerna join forces to perform Brahms' sonatas at Cameron event * Cameron University's Lectures and Concerts Series will present CU music professor Dr. Hyunsoon Whang and guest violinist Victoria Stjerna on Oct. 6 as they perform a trio of Johannes Brahms' sonatas for piano and violin. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the McCutcheon Recital Hall of the Louise D. McMahon Fine Arts Complex, loc  more
Young Discusses National Security Threats at FDD
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Discusses National Security Threats at FDD * **Click here or above to watch the full event** WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) for a fireside chat with Bradley Bowman, Senior Director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power, to discuss growing cooperation among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea and the national secur  more