COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced that Benjamin G.S. Fowke III, a member of the company's Board of Directors and the former chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy, Inc., has been appointed interim chief executive officer and president, effective immediately. Fowke succeeds Julie A. Sloat. The Board determined, based on discussions with Sloat, that it is time to identify a new CEO to lead th more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has completed the sale of its 50% interest in New Mexico Renewable Development, LLC (NMRD) to Exus North America Holdings, LLC (Exus). AEP nets approximately $104 million in cash after tax, transaction fees and other customary adjustments. AEP began the sale process in June 2023 and received necessary regulatory approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- Ashland University issued the following news: BreAnn Fennell was one of those students who took every assignment and made it practical for the classroom, said Jennifer Groman, Ph.D., one of her professors when Fennell attended Ashland University for a master's degree in education. "She was enthusiastic about everything," Groman said. "She took every reading, every assignment and every opportunity to make the most of her learning here at AU." Steve Paramore,  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Possible exposure to toxic chemicals may increase risks for cancers * * * The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded researchers at Case Western Reserve University a grant to begin studying the possible long-term health effects of exposure to hazardous chemicals from the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment. On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern Railroa more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: Cleveland State University has been awarded on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The full list can be viewed here (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-midsize-employers/?sh=4d52ff9c210f). America's Best Employers have been identified in an independent survey from a vast more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- Cuyahoga County issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2024: Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Gilson announced the return of the popular Citizens Academy program. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office is now accepting applications for the academy, which is set to begin on April 18, 2024. "It is with great enthusiasm that we resume our Citizens Academy," said Dr. Gilson. "We hope these sessions with our Cuyahoga residents will leave them wit more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named seven Case Western Reserve University researchers to its 2024 class of senior members, an honor that recognizes their "remarkable innovation-producing technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society." Named NAI senior members were: Abhinav Acharya, James Basilion, Agata Exner, Hatsuo Ishida, Anirban S more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named seven Case Western Reserve University researchers to its 2024 class of senior members, an honor that recognizes their "remarkable innovation-producing technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society." Named NAI senior members were: Abhinav Acharya, James Basilion, Agata Exner, Hat more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: Dr. Lu-Kwang (Luke) Ju, distinguished professor of chemical, biomolecular and corrosion engineering at the University of Akron (UA), has been awarded National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Senior Membership by the 2024 NAI Senior Member Advisory Committee and Board of Directors. NAI awards Senior Membership to inventors who have brought innovations and opportunities to different industries, communities and societies, while more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Bernie Moreno and Frank LaRose have repeatedly called for a government shutdown despite the devastating consequences it would have on Ohioans. With just four days until another funding deadline and Congressional Republicans "predicting a shutdown," Ohioans should know that the #OHSEN field is focused on scoring political points instead of fighting for them. * Bernie Moreno: "[A government shutdown] would not be som more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- Owens Community College issued the following news release: Leaders from Owens Community College, the University of Toledo and Toledo Public Schools signed a letter of intent Tuesday opening doors for educational opportunities for City of Toledo residents at Scott Park. In front of a large crowd at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Owens announced the results of the year-long feasibility study assessing the need for a physical Owens presence in the City of Toledo more PR