Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
'College GameDay' returns to Provo for first time since 2009 as BYU hosts Top-10 clash with Notre Dame
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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'College GameDay' returns to Provo for first time since 2009 as BYU hosts Top-10 clash with Notre Dame
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ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot heads to Provo, Utah, for the first time since 2009, setting up live on the lawn at Heritage Halls on BYU's campus on Saturday, October 17, ahead of the AP Top-10 showdown between the BYU Cougars and the Notre Dame Figh
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A Weak Start to 2026, but Signs of Improvement Ahead
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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A Weak Start to 2026, but Signs of Improvement Ahead
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As we enter the fourth quarter of 2026, the year is shaping up to be one of the weakest for payroll growth, nationally, in the past 20 years, not counting recessionary-related years. However, the first quarter of this year looks like it may have been a trough in this rough patch. Since then, year-over-year changes in quarterly averages ha
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Alumni Accomplishments
DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Alumni Accomplishments
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Congratulations to these alumni of the NIU College of Education!
George Abbott, M.S.Ed. Special Education-Vision Studies, '93, was appointed to the Braille Institute of America Board of Directors. Abbott's decades of experience in the field span vision rehabilitation, accessible education, workforce development and nonprofit social enterprise, holding senior leadership roles a
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An Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree from Grace College: What It Is and What You Can Do With It
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Grace College posted the following news:
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An Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree from Grace College: What It Is and What You Can Do With It
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The need for counselors who are both clinically trained and spiritually grounded continues to grow. In a world marked by anxiety, trauma, broken relationships, and spiritual questions, a faith-integrated clinical counseling program is designed to prepare students for clinical counseling by teaching coun
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Artists' book collection provides tactile experience for Herron Art Library students and visitors
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news:
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Artists' book collection provides tactile experience for Herron Art Library students and visitors
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An accordion modified with paint. A book with text that can only be seen under a black light. A playable cardboard music box. These are just a few of the over 800 artists' books that make up the Herron Art Library's Fine Press and Book Arts Collection.
For over 30 years, artists' book
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Attorney General Nessel Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced that Michigan is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. (PDF), the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies se
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Ball State's College of Fine Arts Presents 'Dead as a Dodo' on Nov. 4, Part of Arts Alive! Series
MUNCIE, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Ball State University posted the following news release:
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Ball State's College of Fine Arts Presents 'Dead as a Dodo' on Nov. 4, Part of Arts Alive! Series
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Ball State University's Arts Alive! series will welcome internationally acclaimed theater company Wakka Wakka Productions to campus for Dead as a Dodo at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Emens Auditorium.
The performance is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets can be obtained at th
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Banks to Host 5th Annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit in Fort Wayne
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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October 15, 2026
Banks to Host 5th Annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) will host the 5th annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit in Fort Wayne on Tuesday October 27 and Wednesday October 28. The two-day summit will bring together senior Trump administration officials, military leaders, members of Congress, and defense industry executives t
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Bombardier Solidifies Commitment to Kansas by Growing Site Capabilities Through $50 Million of Investments
MONTREAL, Quebec, Oct. 15 -- Bombardier, a manufacturer of aircraft and trains, issued the following news release:
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October 15, 2026
Bombardier Solidifies Commitment to Kansas by Growing Site Capabilities Through $50 Million of Investments
* As part of multiple planned investment projects in Wichita, Bombardier inaugurated its new North American Learning Center, which provides specialized skills development for newly hired aircraft technicians and mechanics who will support customers a
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Caterpillar Invests in North Carolina's Future Manufacturing Workforce
PEORIA, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release:
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Caterpillar Invests in North Carolina's Future Manufacturing Workforce
Funding will expand access to workforce training, define skills needed for future jobs and connect more people to modern manufacturing careers
Sanford Area Growth Alliance and Central Carolina Community College launch statewide workforce initiative in Sanford
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IRVING, Texas, Oct.
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Coalition for a Prosperous America Senior Economist Torsekar Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by Mihir Torsekar, senior economist of the Coalition for a Prosperous America, from a Sept. 23, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling the Playing Field: Restoring America's Edge in Generic Drug Manufacturing":
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the regulatory and economic conditions that will determine whether t
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Dr. Lisa Lambert Inaugurated as Chatham's 21st President
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Chatham University posted the following news:
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Dr. Lisa Lambert Inaugurated as Chatham's 21st President
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Dr. Lisa Lambert was inaugurated today as Chatham University's 21st president during a ceremony in Campbell Memorial Chapel at Shadyside Campus.
The ceremony included faculty and deans in academic regalia, music from the Chatham Choir and an organist, and a reception on the University quad for guests, among whom were faculty, staff, students, me
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Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky Help Communities Across the Region Prepare Sites to Boost Economic Development
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky help communities across the region prepare sites to boost economic development
October 15, 2026
* Duke Energy's Site Readiness Program has enabled evaluation of 44 sites and triggered more than 5,500 new jobs and $3.6 billion in capital investment
* High-potential industrial sites in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Walton, Kentucky, were selected for the 2026 program
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Earhart expedition update: Weather prevents shore work Thursday; ID update expected in next 48 hours
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Earhart expedition update: Weather prevents shore work Thursday; ID update expected in next 48 hours
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NIKUMARORO, Kiribati -- Severe weather in the South Pacific prevented members of the Taraia Object expedition team from going ashore Thursday (Oct. 15), temporarily pausing field operations in the search for what could be Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Electra 10-E.
Winds and rough seas near Nikumaror
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From mother to daughter to granddaughter, MTSU root of family's teaching legacy
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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From mother to daughter to granddaughter, MTSU root of family's teaching legacy
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Education played a huge role in Meredith Powers' life well before she decided she wanted to become an educator. Following in the footsteps of her mom and grandmother, she decided to attend Middle Tennessee State University as an education major.
"The fact that my mom and grandmother att
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Gov. Braun Champions Workforce Development, Job Training for Economic Growth
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Champions Workforce Development, Job Training for Economic Growth
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INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun continues to advocate for innovative and common-sense workforce development solutions, urging academic, government and industry leaders to collaborate on talent retention and attraction, reskilling and upskilling, and workforce training. The Governor is commending leader
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Gov. Braun Grows Rural Jobs as River View Farms Plans Major Investment
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Grows Rural Jobs as River View Farms Plans Major Investment
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ORLEANS, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today that River View Farms, a fifth-generation family-owned agricultural business, will expand its operations in Orleans, creating up to 63 new jobs by the end of 2029 in rural Orange County.
"Indiana has a rich tradition of making and growing the products that ke
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ICE Arrests Five-Time Deported Felon During Traffic Stop in California
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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ICE Arrests Five-Time Deported Felon During Traffic Stop in California
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Every day, ICE law enforcement is hard at work keeping criminals off American streets
WASHINGTON -- The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Enforcement and Removal Operat
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In Print: 'Enjoyment Is Breaking News'
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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In Print: 'Enjoyment Is Breaking News'
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Enjoyment Is Breaking News: How We Became Less Informed and More Divided (and How to Fix It)
Title: Enjoyment Is Breaking News: How We Became Less Informed and More Divided (and How to Fix It)
Author: Jennifer Hoewe
Publisher: The MIT Press
Publication Date: September 2026
About the Book: This book dives into the dramatic changes in the ways news is del
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Indiana Chamber of Commerce: Ivy Tech Senior VP Named 2026 Dan Elsener Workforce Leader of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 16 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release:
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Ivy Tech Senior VP Named 2026 Dan Elsener Workforce Leader of the Year
October 15th, 2026
(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Molly Dodge, senior vice president of workforce and careers at Ivy Tech Community College, has been named the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Dan Elsener Workforce Leader of the Year. The award was presented today during the Indiana Workforce Summit, presented by Google and in
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Indiana State University Alumnus joins his former professor as AAPRA Fellow
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Indiana State University Alumnus joins his former professor as AAPRA Fellow
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An Indiana State University alumnus is receiving national recognition for his work in parks and recreation. Chase Ellis has been elected a fellow of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), one of the highest professional honors in the parks, recreation and conservation field.
Ellis was inducted i
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IUS Fest offers day of fun fall celebration for entire community
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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IUS Fest offers day of fun fall celebration for entire community
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New Albany, Ind. -- IU Southeast in New Albany, in partnership with NWSB, is hosting IUS Fest, where homecoming and the traditional fall festival come together in a big celebration that is free to the public.
IUS Fest will take place Saturday, October 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day celebrates IU Southeast and its partnersh
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Ivy Tech Senior VP Named 2026 Dan Elsener Workforce Leader of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Ivy Tech Senior VP Named 2026 Dan Elsener Workforce Leader of the Year
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(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Molly Dodge, senior vice president of workforce and careers at Ivy Tech Community College, has been named the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Dan Elsener Workforce Leader of the Year. The award was presented today during the Indiana Workforce Summit, presented by Google and in partnership with the Indiana W
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Manufactured home park residents are at extreme risk of heat deaths
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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Manufactured home park residents are at extreme risk of heat deaths
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Will Brookfield end YES! Communities' window A/C ban?
A 2-year investigation by National Public Radio (NPR), tracking deaths from heat, found that residents manufactured home parks are among the most at risk.
The Knowledge Exchange for Resilience at Arizona State University found that manufactured ho
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National Association of State Energy Officials: U.S. Department of Energy Selects Projects for Speed to Power Through Accelerated Reconductoring and Other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades Program Funding
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news:
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U.S. Department of Energy Selects Projects for Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and Other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) Program Funding
October 13, 2026
By Camille Norton
On September 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 31 grid-improvement projects across 26 states to receive funding through the SPAR
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National Fair Housing Alliance: Despite the CRA Requiring Fair Credit Access, New Proposal Would Let Banks Continue to Underserve Redlined Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release:
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10/14/2026
Despite the CRA Requiring Fair Credit Access, New Proposal Would Let Banks Continue to Underserve Redlined Communities
WASHINGTON--The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), joined by 51 other national, state, and community-based organizations, filed a comment Tuesday urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insuranc
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OVC Recognizes Three Men's Basketball Players
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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OVC Recognizes Three Men's Basketball Players
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - SIUE men's basketball seniors Tyler King (St. Louis), Darrion Baker (Chicago) and Jordan Pickett(Belleville, Illinois) have been recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season.
King is recognized as the league's only returning All-OVC honoree from any program. The team's to
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Partner Sara Olschewske Joins Barnes & Thornburg's Esteemed Labor and Employment Practice
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Partner Sara Olschewske Joins Barnes & Thornburg's Esteemed Labor and Employment Practice
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Veteran labor lawyer brings NLRB and union avoidance experience to firm
Olschewske concentrates her practice primarily on traditional labor relations, including representing employers before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). She has successfully represented em
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Recycle Bowl Returns to University of Michigan Stadium After Record-setting Year
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Recycle Bowl returns to Michigan Stadium after record-setting year
October 15, 2026
After Michigan football fans helped set a world record with nearly 24 tons of recyclable and compostable material recovered from game day activities in and around Michigan Stadium last year, the Recycle Bowl will return to Michigan Stadium Oct. 24.
The fourth annual event, held during the Michigan football game agains
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REP. LAUREN BOEBERT IN THE DAILY CALLER ON SMALL TOWNS DESERVING THEIR OWN ZIP CODES
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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REP. LAUREN BOEBERT IN THE DAILY CALLER ON SMALL TOWNS DESERVING THEIR OWN ZIP CODES
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LONE TREE, CO - Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) published an op-ed urging Congress to pass her bipartisan bill that would grant unique ZIP codes to dozens of small communities across Colorado and the nation.
"Rural communities are far too often overlooked in Washington; they deserve a voice in Congress, a
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Staff Excellence: Purdue Bands & Orchestras
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Staff Excellence: Purdue Bands & Orchestras
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue Bands & Orchestras has been providing the soundtrack to the Purdue experience for the past 139 years, whether it's the "All-American" Marching Band (AAMB) parading down campus streets during homecoming, the Boiler Brass hyping up a Mackey Arena crowd or the Purdue Jazz Band enchanting an audience at Loeb Playhouse.
None o
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Tonya Fawcett Receives Statewide PALNI Award
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Grace College posted the following news:
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Tonya Fawcett Receives Statewide PALNI Award
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Grace College Director of Library Services Tonya Fawcett was recently selected from a community of library directors across 23 institutions to receive the PALNI Leadership in External Collaboration Award. The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) awards this honor to an individual who has built or supported the advancement of the PALNI strategic goals t
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Turning Storm Recovery Into a Classroom: IU Northwest Course Focuses on Conservation
GARY, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news:
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Turning storm recovery into a classroom: IU Northwest course focuses on conservation
First-year seminar uses hands-on GIS technology to assess damage from August storms
Oct 14, 2026
Occasional thunderstorms are common in Northwest Indiana, but when a large storm system blew into the region on Aug. 11, 2026, it brought extreme winds, tornadoes, hail, and flooding.
As a result, many Northwest I
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