ASHLAND, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Ashland University issued the following news: Ashland University will be hosting a Homeschool Conference on Friday, March 15, at the John C. Myers Convocation Center, from 4-8 p.m. This will be the first of what Theresa Watson, coordinator of AU's Homeschool and Classical Learning Center, expects to become an annual event. The purpose of the conference is to bring families from the homeschooling community together to make connections, share ideas and receive practical more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The Cleveland Institute of Music issued the following news: Of all the many prizes CIM composer Keith Fitch has won this year, the most recent may also be the most meaningful. The 2024 Individual Excellence Award from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) may not be Fitch's largest or most nationally prestigious honor, but it is special to him in that a co-winner is CIM faculty emeritus Margaret Brouwer, his predecessor. Brouwer served as head of composition at CIM from 19 more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: Cleveland State University and the Monte Ahuja College of Business are pleased to announce Dr. Rama K. Jayanti, professor of marketing, as the new Monte Ahuja Endowed Chair in Global Business. In this role, Jayanti works with community partners, both public and private, to establish new research areas and develop leading-edge educational programs. She will also create new graduate programs that will both enhance  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Grange Insurance Co. issued the following news on Feb. 22, 2024: Today, Grange Insurance Company announced Holly Benson and Phil Davis have been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors, effective Feb. 22, 2024. "We welcome Holly and Phil to the Grange Insurance Company Board of Directors. Their extensive leadership experiences will add enormous value to Grange as we continue to innovate, transform and modernize for our associates, our agents and our valued polic more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 23 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following statement on Feb. 22, 2024: * * * Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) belatedly announced a final rule authorizing year-round sales of E15, with additional delays, in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin: "EPA's final rule authorizing year-round E15 sales i more PR

KENT, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Kent State University issued the following news: The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, in the University Library, Second Floor, Urban Conference Room, on the Kent Campus to consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new business. Trustees will retire into executive session at 8:30 a.m. to consider specific topics as provided under Ohio's "Sun more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00310) on Feb. 22, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Of Big Rivers Electric Corporation ORDER On February 5, 2024, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth and Kentucky Resources Council (collectively, Joint Intervenors) moved the Commission to admit pro hac vice Thomas Cmar, an attorney whose office is in Ohio; Mychal Ozaeta, an attorney whose office  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Miami University issued the following news: By Josh Chapin, University Communications and Marketing Creating a culture of care and concern among Miami University students is one of the primary goals of the Division of Student Wellness. Earning the Seal of Prevention from the Campus Prevention Network (CPN) for a fourth straight year is a sign the department is on the right track, said Rebecca Baudry Young, director of Student Wellness. The CPN's Seal of Prevention re more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: A new exhibit commemorating 60 years of the Civil Rights Act in conjunction with 60 years of Cleveland State University is on display in the first-floor atrium of CSU's Berkman Hall--home to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College--through Feb. 29. Protest to Progress reflects the tenor of tragedy and triumph from the 1960s to today. The first influx of Black students at CSU had a profound influence tha more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a museum venue and organization that celebrates the sound of youth culture and honors the artists, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's "SolarFest: Come for the Sun, Stay for the Stars!" four-day celebration runs from Friday, April 5 through Monday, April 8. Located in the path of totality for the solar eclipse, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is excited to offer its most expanded operating hours  more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: College students face a rigorous, fast-paced academic schedule. On top of this, they often juggle extracurriculars and jobs, all while attempting to maintain their physical and mental health. However, in a recent Health Mind Survey (HMS) nearly 60% of students at The University of Akron (UA) who responded to the survey noted that they struggle with at least one major mental health disorder. The University has taken note more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The University of Dayton issued the following news: Jessica Luther, who has written extensively on the intersection of sports and violence off the field, including helping reveal Louisiana State University's failures to respond to reports of sexual harassment and assault, will give a free, public talk Feb. 28 as part of her Roger Brown Residency in Social Justice, Writing and Sport at the University of Dayton. Luther, who earned an Associated Press award for her report more PR

FINDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The University of Findlay issued the following news release: Ohio's three Republican candidates for U.S. Senate met onstage at University of Findlay Monday, Feb. 19 for a live forum hosted by Spectrum News 1. Secretary of State Frank LaRose, state Senator Matt Dolan, R-Chagrin Falls, and entrepreneur Bernie Moreno took turns answering questions and trying to win over voters. The winner of the March 19 primary will face Democratic incumbent U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown in more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 23 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to congressional leaders advocating for legislative action to reform Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) practices. The letter, sent by the National Association of Attorneys General, was led by Arkansas, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. According to the bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, the "original purpose [of] the Pharmacy Benefit Managers more PR

KENT, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Wright State University issued the following news: By Bob Mihalek Wright State University's Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program has been accredited by one of the leading molecular life science societies in the world. The undergraduate degree program, which is offered by Wright State's College of Science and Mathematics, received full accreditation for seven years from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The accredit more PR