MUNCIE, Indiana, Jan. 16 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University's Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center has announced the schedule of events for its annual Unity Week, which kicks off on Monday, Jan. 20, the official observance of this year's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. "Unity Week is a call to spark meaningful conversations and connections that bridge differences and build community," said Gabrielle Lloyd, director o more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: INDIANAPOLIS -- Conceptual renderings of Purdue's new Academic Success Building in Indianapolis were released Wednesday (Jan. 15), bringing a uniquely Purdue look to the Circle City. Approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees in June, the 248,000-square-foot red brick building, to be located near the intersection of West and Michigan streets, will be the initial centerpiece of Purdue's urban expan more PR

NAPLES, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Today, the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) applauds Indiana State Senator Ryan Mishler for championing groundbreaking legislation to reform Indiana's Medicaid system. His bill aligns with Governor-elect Mike Braun's Freedom and Opportunity agenda goal to find efficiencies and save money in the Medicaid program. After a federal court struck down critical ele more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 16 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University Northwest has been awarded a transformative $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. This funding aims to tackle students' basic needs, ensuring access to food, housing, transportation and mental health services. Since receiving its Hispanic-Serving Institution designation in 2020, IU Northwest -- the most diverse IU campus -- h more PR

GARY, Indiana, Jan. 16 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: Indiana University Northwest has been awarded a transformative $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. This funding addresses students' basic needs, ensuring access to food, housing, transportation and mental health services. Since receiving its Hispanic-Serving Institution designation in 2020, IU Northwest -- the most diverse IU campus --  more PR

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- Huntington University issued the following news release: * * * Book's research indicates basilica as the location of the First Council of Nicaea and drafting of the Nicene Creed * * * It's not every day that you have opportunities to conduct research at the site of a significant event in the history of your faith, but for Mark Fairchild, retired professor of Bible and religion, that opportunity has been a reality over the last several years. Fairchild more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Jan. 16 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: Lisa Givan, vice president for institutional diversity, equity and belonging at Indiana Tech, has earned the Indiana Civil Rights Commission's (ICRC) Rev. Charles Williams Award for 2025. Givan's award is one of several that will be presented to individuals who follow in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in pursuit of equality, social justice and opportunities for all Hoosiers. She will receive more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 15 -- Marian University issued the following news: * * * Leading with Courage Natalie Tucker, Ph.D., vice president and academic dean at Marian University's Ancilla College, served as the keynote speaker for the Leadership Marshall County the Elevate class in January and shared about courageous leadership. Dr. Tucker focused her speech on the theme of courage. During her address, she reflected on the legacy of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. She recounted the more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 15 -- Marian University issued the following news: * * * Marian University Medical Student Honored with Prestigious Global Health Award Kamryn Benscoter, OMS '26 at Marian University's Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been named the 2025 Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP) Global Scholar of the Year. Benscoter has distinguished herself through remarkable global health initiatives, including a mission trip to San Ped more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 15 -- Marian University issued the following news: * * * Marian University Student Named MU-WCOM's Student Researcher of the Year Congratulations to Kiran Somers, a fourth-year student at Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine. (MU-WCOM), on receiving the prestigious 2025 Council of Osteopathic Medicine Government Presidents (COSGP) Student Researcher of the Year Award. Kiran was chosen MU-WCOM's Student Researcher of the Year due to more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Jan. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * As climate change drives increasingly severe hurricanes, U.S. coastal communities are bearing the brunt of mounting losses. With regulations failing to curb the damage, homeowners have become the front line of defense -- but their efforts often fall short, a recent study reveals. * * * Led by Tracy Kijewski-Correa, professor of engineering and global  more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Jan. 16 -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: Notre Dame Law School has launched a new Special Education Law Clinic aimed at helping parents advocate for children with disabilities. The Clinic serves as both a vital resource for families and an enriching educational opportunity for law students, who gain hands-on experience in special education law while making a meaningful impact on their community. The Clinic embodies Notre Dame's commitm more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Yage Huang Joins Law Library as Law Reference Librarian Syracuse University Libraries' Law Library recently welcomed Yage Huang as a law reference librarian. Yage Huang Huang recently obtained her doctor of juridical science (SJD) degree from Indiana University Bloomington and holds a master of law degree from China University of Political Science and Law. Her research interests include criminal procedur more PR